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What is a genetic disease? Readers Comments 6 Share Your Story Abnormalities in an individual's genetic makeup cause genetic disease. A genetic disease is any disease caused by an abnormality in the genetic makeup of an individual. The genetic abnormality can range from minuscule to major — from a discrete mutation in a single base...

Facts you should know about a fever A child has a fever and high temperature. Although a fever (pyrexia) could be considered any body temperature above the normal temperature of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit (98.6 F or 37 C), medically, a person is not considered to have a significant fever until the temperature is above 100.4...

What is a cold sore (fever blister, HSV-1 HSV-2)? Share Your Story Cold sores are caused by a virus, specifically, the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Cold sores are contagious. Cold sores are inflamed blisters in or near the mouth and lips. A herpes virus causes cold sores. Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) causes about...

If you had an episiotomy that healed poorly and causes discomfort during sex, a revision episiotomy can be done even years later to repair the issue If you had an episiotomy that healed poorly and is causing discomfort or pain, a revision episiotomy can be done even years later to repair the issue. A revision...

How do you know if you’re going crazy? It’s important to identify the warning signs and seek help early on Unfortunately, there is no easy way to determine whether certain behaviors are a sign of mental illness. However, people who feel they are going crazy often have one thing in common: something feels amiss. Mental...

How can you tell if its a flea bite? Readers Comments 13 Share Your Story Picture of Flea Bites. They look like small red dots. Fleas are a parasitic insect that feeds on the blood of mammals and birds. The most common flea species in the U.S. is the cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis. "Sand fleas" are...

What are the early signs and symptoms of labor? Readers Comments 1 Share Your Story Lower back pain may be an early sign of labor. While there are characteristic changes in the body with impending labor, every woman's experience is unique and different. "Normal" can vary from woman to woman. The signs and symptoms of...

COVID-19-related sore throat is relatively mild and lasts no more than 4-5 days. Although rare, COVID-19 may present with only sore throat in about 5%-10% of cases. COVID-19-related sore throat is relatively mild and lasts no more than 4-5 days.  Other symptoms that may occur at some point during the infection include extreme fatigue, fever, body...

Diabetes can cause lack of sleep and poor sleep quality. This is often due to fluctuating blood sugar levels, which can cause frequent nighttime urination Diabetes can cause lack of sleep and poor sleep quality. This is often due to fluctuating blood sugar levels, which can cause frequent nighttime urination and other symptoms. Both high...

Stress can cause stomachaches and increase gastrointestinal distress and pain. Yes, stress can cause stomachache, and with increased stress, existing stomachaches may worsen. The suggested causes of stress-induced stomachaches are: Hyperacidity Stress ulcers Stress-induced flatulence Bacteria dysbiosis Irritable bowel syndrome secondary to acute stress The body is well designed to deal with stress in tiny...