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Bitter or Metallic Taste

What is Bitter or Metallic Taste?

1. A bitter taste in your mouth is not usually a serious problem, but it can interfere with your daily life and affect your diet. 
2. A metallic taste in the mouth, also known as dysgeusia or dysgeusia, is a taste disorder in which a person experiences a metallic taste even when there is nothing in their mouth. 
3. Here are some ways to temporarily reduce or eliminate the metallic taste, chewing sugar-free gum or sugar-free mints, brushing your teeth after meals, staying hydrated, which can help prevent dry mouth, and avoiding smoking. 
4. Dysgeusia can be caused by many different factors, including infections, certain medications, and vitamin deficiencies. 
5. Treatment includes addressing the underlying cause of the taste disturbance.

Allergic Reactions

What are Allergic Reactions?

1. Allergies occur when a person reacts to substances in the environment that are harmless to most people. 
2. These substances are called allergens and are found in dust mites, pets, pollen, insects, ticks, moulds, food, and some medicines. 
3. An allergic reaction can cause harmful symptoms such as itching or inflammation or tissue damage. It can be allergic, cytotoxic, immune complex, or cell-mediated. 
4. An allergic reaction is a sensitivity to substances called allergens that come into contact with the skin, nose, eyes, respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts. 
5. They can be inhaled into the lungs, swallowed, or injected.

Hives

What is Hives?

1. Hives, also called urticaria, are red, itchy bumps (hives) or spots that rise on the skin. 
2. They are usually red, pink, or flesh-colored bumps on the surface of the skin that can sometimes be itchy or painful. 
3. In most cases, hives are caused by an allergic reaction to a drug or food, or a reaction to an environmental irritant. 
4. In many cases, hives are an acute (temporary) problem that can be relieved with allergy medications. 
5. Most rashes go away on their own. However, chronic (persistent) cases, as well as hives with severe allergic reactions, are major medical problems.

Trouble swallowing or breathing

What is trouble swallowing or breathing?

1. Difficulty swallowing, which is also known as Dysphagia, means that it takes longer and requires more effort to move food and drink from the mouth to the stomach. 
2. In severe cases, swallowing may be difficult or impossible, which may be a sign of a serious medical condition. 
3. Shortness of breath, known as dyspnea, can occur during light or vigorous exercise, or as a symptom of lung disease. 
4. Certain medical conditions can cause difficulty breathing and swallowing. Swallowing problems can be mild or severe. 
5. Treatment varies depending on the cause of the problem. Sometimes your doctor may prescribe medicine to help you swallow.

Swelling of the mouth, lips, or face

What is Swelling of the mouth, lips, or face?

1. Allergies to certain medications can also cause lips to swell overnight. Minor reactions may include a rash or itching. 
2. More serious reactions include hives, coughing, wheezing, and angioedema. 
3. Angioedema is a severe swelling of the deeper tissues of the skin, especially the face and lips. 
4. One of the most dangerous allergic reactions is anaphylaxis. 
5. Symptoms include tightness in the chest and swelling of the tongue, lips, and airways. This can make it difficult to breathe.

Throat tightness

What is throat tightness?

1. Tightness in the throat can feel like the airways are narrowing, leading to symptoms such as difficulty swallowing or breathing.
2. It may feel like you have a lump in your throat, or it may be swollen or blocked. 
3. These symptoms may not be the same as when you have a sore throat or a common cold. 
4. Causes of tightness can range from infections like strep throat to more serious allergic reactions. 
5. A tight throat is an emergency that requires immediate treatment if you have other warning signs, such as trouble swallowing or breathing.

Hoarseness

What is Hoarseness?

1. Hoarseness, also known as dysarthria, is a disorder characterized by changes in the tone or quality of the voice, which may sound weak, scratchy or husky. 
2. Hoarseness can be caused by misuse or excessive use of the voice, viruses, and growths on the vocal cords, such as cysts, papillomas, polyps, and nodules. 
3. Acid reflux can also cause hoarseness. Hoarseness can occur in people of any age. 
4. This symptom is more common among smokers and those who use their voice professionally, such as teachers, singers, sales representatives, and call center operators.

Skin Rash

What is skin rash?

1. A skin rash develops when the skin becomes red, inflamed, and bumpy. Some rashes are dry and itchy. Some are painful. 
2. Many things can cause rashes, including viruses, bacteria, allergens, and skin conditions like eczema. 
3. Some rashes appear immediately. Others will form in a few days. 
4. While most rashes clear up quickly, others persist for a long time and require long-term treatment. 
5. Almost everyone will experience a rash at least once in their life. It is very common to feel itchy at times or to have red, bumpy skin for a while.

Liver Problems

What are Liver Problems?

1. There are many types of liver diseases, which can be caused by infections, genetic disorders, obesity, and alcohol abuse. 
2. Over time, liver disease can lead to scarring and more serious complications. Early treatment can help heal the damage and prevent liver failure. 
3. In liver problems, the most common symptom is jaundice, a yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes. Jaundice occurs when the liver is unable to remove a substance called bilirubin. 
4. Other signs of liver disease may include: belly (abdomen) pain (especially on the right side), easy bruising, changes in the color of urine or stool, fatigue, nausea or vomiting, swelling (edema) in the arms or the legs.

High Blood Pressure 

What is high blood pressure?

1. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is higher than normal blood pressure. 
2. Your blood pressure changes throughout the day based on your activity. 
3. A blood pressure measurement that is consistently higher than normal can lead to a diagnosis of high blood pressure (or hypertension).
4. Normal Under 130/80 mmHg
5. (mild) Stage I Hypertension 130-139/OR diastolic between 80-89 mmHg
6. (moderate) Stage 2 Hypertension 140/90 mmHg or higher
7. (get emergency care) Hypertensive Crisis 180/120 mmHg or higher

Diarrhea

What is Diarrhea?

1. Diarrhea is the frequent passage of watery or loose stools. 
2. Diarrhea can happen as a side effect of many different types of medication, including antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, chemotherapy drugs, and even over-the-counter medications. 
3. Diarrhea is usually not serious, but it can cause dehydration, which in turn can lead to electrolyte imbalance and loss of important vitamins. 
4. When diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days or if it is severe (i.e., 10 or more watery bowel movements per day), call your doctor or a gastroenterologist immediately.

Muscle Aches

What is muscle aches?

1. Muscle pain or myalgia is a sign of injury, infection, disease, or other health problems. 
2. You may feel deep, constant pain or random sharp pains. Some people have muscle pain all over their body, while others have it in specific areas. 
3. Everyone experiences muscle pain differently. People of all ages and genders can experience muscle pain. Muscle pain is common and can affect more than one muscle. 
4. Muscle pain can also involve ligaments, tendons, and fascia. Fascia is the soft tissue that connects muscles, bones, and organs. 
5. Many things can cause muscle pain, including: autoimmune diseases, infections, injuries, medications, neuromuscular diseases.

Abdominal Pain

What is Abdominal Pain?

1. Abdominal pain is discomfort anywhere in the abdominal region, between the ribs and the pelvis. 
2. We often refer to abdominal pain as “Belly ache” or “stomach ache,” but abdominal pain can also come from other organs.
3. These are organs in the digestive system, but pain can also occur in the abdominal wall, abdominal layer (skin, muscles). 
4. Sometimes the abdominal pain you feel can come from somewhere else, such as your chest, pelvis, or back.
5. Most causes of abdominal pain are not a cause for concern and your doctor can easily diagnose and treat the problem. But sometimes, it can be a sign of a serious medical condition that requires medical attention.

Feeling Generally Unwell

What is feeling generally unwell?

1. A general feeling of discomfort is also known as malaise. Malaise is a feeling of general weakness, feeling unwell, or feeling ill. 
2. Malaise is a general feeling of discomfort or physical discomfort. Fatigue is often accompanied by malaise. 
3. There are many possible causes of discomfort. Anytime your body is altered, such as by injury, illness, or trauma, you feel malaise. 
4. The causes listed here represent a few of the many possibilities.