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1 week ago | 
health.com | Sarah Hudgens
Eczema is a long-term condition where an overactive immune response causes skin inflammation (swelling) and irritation. Eczema leads to dry, itchy patches of skin that may ooze and become thicker over time. The patches usually look red or discolored. They may flare up and get better in cycles. There's no cure for eczema yet, but treatment options, such as home remedies, over-the-counter treatments, and topical or oral medications, can help relieve symptoms.
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1 week ago | 
health.com | Sarah Hudgens
COVID may commonly cause muscle aches and pain your neck, head, and legs. andreswd / Getty Images Muscle aches and pain, known also as myalgia, are a common symptom of COVID-19. This achiness can happen when the virus triggers body-wide inflammation. The pain typically resolves within about two weeks. Some people who develop long COVID may have muscle pain for weeks or months after. According to some estimates, about 86% of people diagnosed with COVID experience muscle pain.
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1 month ago | 
health.com | Sarah Hudgens |Christine Larsen
dowell / Getty Images Dry eye occurs when the eyes don't produce enough tears or when tears evaporate (dry up) too quickly. Your eyes may become red and irritated, and your vision may blur. Research suggests that dry eye and headaches often occur together. In particular, people who experience migraines are more likely to have dry eye, and vice versa. Knowing how these conditions affect each other can help you get the proper diagnosis and treatment.
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1 month ago | 
businessandamerica.com | Sarah Hudgens
Varicose veins are swollen blood vessels just below the skin’s surface, most often in your legs. They usually have a bluish, bulging, twisting appearance. You may feel aching, redness, itching, or burning near them. In severe cases, varicose veins can cause complications like blood clots, bleeding, or ulcers (sores).
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1 month ago | 
businessandamerica.com | Sarah Hudgens
The incubation period for a viral illness like COVID-19 is the time between exposure to the virus and when symptoms first appear. The COVID incubation period typically ranges from about two to 14 days. About two days before your symptoms begin, you become contagious and can spread the infection to other people. The COVID virus is always changing; therefore, researchers continue to study it.
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1 month ago | 
businessandamerica.com | Sarah Hudgens
Allergies occur when your immune system overreacts to harmless substances, like pollen or pet dander. Allergies to substances like pollen commonly cause sneezing, a runny nose, and itchy eyes. Chronic symptoms of sneezing, nasal congestion, and coughing can sometimes lead to aches, particularly in related body areas. Body aches are not a direct result of an allergic reaction, but allergy symptoms like inflammation, coughing, and sinus congestion may lead to body aches.
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1 month ago | 
businessandamerica.com | Sarah Hudgens
Stress does not directly cause hemorrhoids, but its health effects may put you at a higher risk of developing the hard, painful lumps in your anus or rectum. Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, are swollen veins in the anus or rectum. Hemorrhoids may cause pain, itching, and bleeding. They can develop from factors that create too much pressure in the abdomen or pelvic region around these veins. Stress may lead to hemorrhoids in several ways.
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1 month ago | 
health.com | Sarah Hudgens |Jurairat J. Molina
ozgurcankaya / Getty Images Allergic rhinitis (nasal allergies) occurs when an immune response to an allergen, like pollen, causes inflammation. This can lead to congestion in your sinuses. Because your sinuses are connected to your ears, inflammation can also lead to ear pain. Both seasonal and perennial allergies can cause ear pain. Seasonal allergies usually come and go based on pollen levels. Perennial allergies are more persistent, triggered by allergens such as pet dander or dust.
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1 month ago | 
health.com | Sarah Hudgens |Jay N. Yepuri
Thana Prasongsin / Getty Images Stress and anxiety can influence your health and lifestyle habits in many ways. Stress-related effects can create a chain reaction, making hemorrhoids more likely. Hemorrhoids , also known as piles, are swollen veins in the anus or rectum. Hemorrhoids appear as hard lumps and may cause pain, itching, and bleeding. They can develop from factors that create too much pressure in the abdomen or pelvic region around these veins.
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1 month ago | 
health.com | Sarah Hudgens |Corinne Savides Happel
Design by Health Allergies occur when your immune system overreacts to harmless substances, like pollen or pet dander. Allergies to substances like pollen commonly cause sneezing, a runny nose, and itchy eyes. Chronic symptoms of sneezing, nasal congestion, and coughing can sometimes lead to aches, particularly in related body areas. Why Do Allergies Cause Body Aches?
