It can be frightening for parents when an infant has a high fever and no other symptoms of illness. The Baby Center website defines a high temperature in a young infant as one that is more than 100.4F, or more than 101F for babies between 3- and...
A fever in a 5-year-old without noticeable symptoms can be caused by a virus, bacterial infection or inflammatory conditions. Generally, it's challenging for a 5-year-old to communicate his symptoms. This makes it difficult to determine what's...
The gallbladder, a pear-shaped organ located under the liver, functions to store bile---a substance produced by the liver that consists of water, bile salts, fats and cholesterol. The gallbladder stores the bile until it is needed by the small...
An itchy rash on your child's face may look alarming and can cause discomfort -- but if there's no other symptoms, chances are it isn't serious. An itchy rash can even be caused by exposure to the sun. In some cases, however, your child may have...
Vomiting in children is usually preceded or followed by other symptoms. The most common cause of vomiting in children is stomach virus. For some children, deep coughing can trigger vomiting. Vomiting that occurs without other symptoms for more...
Your child has a fever when she has a rectal or ear temperature of 100.4 degree Fahrenheit or greater, an oral temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or greater or an axillary -- underarm -- temperature of 99 degrees Fahrenheit or greater. Taking a...
Cats shed skin flakes and deposit them in their fur when they groom. This is dander. Allergy-causing proteins in the dander can provoke reactions including hives, rhinitis and asthma. Thorough removal of dander in the home will significantly...
Meningitis can be caused by a virus, fungus or bacteria. The most frequent meningitis symptoms include nausea, headache, high fever, seizures, rash, mental confusion, sensitivity to light, dizzy spells and stiff neck, reports the Mayo Clinic....
Diagnosing mental health symptoms can be a difficult and daunting task. Clinicians rely on self-reports from patients who may give inaccurate, vague or exaggerated descriptions of their symptoms. Many diagnoses are similar, and symptoms often...
Many people may not realize when the drinking habits of others are signs of alcoholism, because they themselves do not have these inclinations. Their needs are not the same as the wants and desires of an alcoholic. But particular actions an...
Some patients with kidney stones have symptoms that recur every other day, or every few days. According to the Department of Endourology, Laparoscopy and Stone Disease at the Stony Brook Hospital in Stony New York, a person who develops a kidney...
Niacin, also known as B3 and nicotinic acid, is one of the eight B vitamins. Niacin is naturally found in plant and animal foods. Niacin helps the body convert food into energy. It also helps the body make sex and stress hormones. Niacin...
Vitamin B12, which is also known as cobalamin, is needed for a multitude of biochemical processes throughout the body. Deficiency of B12 can develop as a result of decreased absorption or insufficient dietary intake, which most often occurs in...
Peeling skin can occur due to sunburn or dry skin. When skin peels, your body is shedding dead skin that has dried out. In most cases, dry skin can be prevented at home without the care of a doctor. In some cases, however, severe peeling skin can...
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that occurs in only 2 percent of the population in the United States, explains the Mayo Clinic. Individuals with the condition suffer from pain the muscles, ligaments and tendons, as well as fatigue and...
Heartburn occurs when the tiny muscle (the lower esophageal sphincter or LES) that keeps stomach contents from coming up the esophagus relaxes or stops functioning properly. This allows the stomach contents to rise into the esophagus, causing...
Most people have hair hiding the skin on their scalps. They may not realize it is reddened when they get dandruff, although telltale flakes usually alert them to the problem. This condition typically happens between young adulthood and midlife,...
The adrenal glands are responsible for producing hormones that the body needs to sustain life, according to Medline Plus. Adrenal fatigue means the adrenal glands do not function well enough to maintain optimal hormones output. Michael Lam, M.D.,...
Diabetic neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes. According to the Mayo Clinic, diabetic neuropathy is a condition in which high levels of glucose (sugar) in your body cause damage to a wide variety of nerves in your body. There are four...
Sunburned skin can occur after only 15 minutes of sun exposure, says "Kids Health." Sunburns are not only painful, but can cause fine lines, wrinkles and skin cancer. To protect yourself from sunburns and harmful UV rays, slather your skin with...
Dark circles underneath your eyes may make you look as though you haven't slept in weeks. While it's true that dark circles may be caused by lack of sleep, other factors such as sun damage, allergies, heredity, smoking and diet can also be to...
Teething often begins around 6 months and may cause drooling, irritability, sore gums, chewing, trouble sleeping and other symptoms. The first set of teeth to erupt usually cause the most severe symptoms, but many babies experience little or no...
Some of the causes for stomach aches in toddlers include overeating, diarrhea, constipation, bowel problems, stress, lactose intolerance and eating fattening, sugary or spicy foods. While some causes of stomach upset point to serious illnesses and...
Recumbent bikes are a type of bicycle on which the rider leans back against a support with his legs extending out in front of his body to pedal. Recumbent bikes may be mobile or stationary, although most who use the bikes exclusively for exercise...
When a toddler complains of a tummy ache, it is important to look into other symptoms that your little one may be experiencing. A tummy ache, along with other ailments, such as diarrhea, may be symptomatic of a stomach bug, food allergies or even...
GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a condition in which stomach contents move backward from the stomach to the esophagus, states Medline Plus, of the National Institutes of Health. This occurs because the ring of muscle at the lower end...
Human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome which is also known as AIDS. TheBody.com, an online site that promotes HIV/AIDS educational resources, reports that about half of people newly infected with HIV...
Babies' bowel movements come in a variety of colors and textures. Most parents become familiar with what's "normal" for their particular infant quickly, and often panic when something other than the norm shows up in the baby's diaper. Mucus in the...
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