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OCD. Dermatophagia (from Ancient Greek δέρμα — lit.skin and φαγείαlit.eating) or dermatodaxia (from δήξις, lit.biting) [3] is a compulsion disorder of gnawing or biting one's own skin, most commonly at the fingers. This action can either be conscious or unconscious [4] and it is considered to be a type of pica.
Heat intolerance is a symptom characterized by feeling overheated in warm environments or when the surrounding environment's temperature rises. [1] Typically, the person feels uncomfortably hot and sweats excessively. Compared to heat illnesses like heatstroke, heat intolerance is usually a symptom of endocrine disorders, drugs, or other ...
Some measures that can help protect workers from heat stress include: Know signs/symptoms of heat-related illnesses. Block out direct sun and other heat sources. Drink fluids often, and before you are thirsty. Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothes. Avoid beverages containing alcohol or caffeine. Reasons to stop physical activity
When your core temperature rises above its normal range — typically between 96.8°F to 99.5°F (36.0°C to 37.5°C) — sweat glands go to work to cool the body. Unfortunately, this is where ...
Senile pruritus is one of the most common conditions in the elderly or people over 65 years of age with an emerging itch that may be accompanied with changes in temperature and textural characteristics. [1] [2] [3] In the elderly, xerosis, is the most common cause for an itch due to the degradation of the skin barrier over time. [4]
ACE inhibitors are used to treat and manage high blood pressure, which is a big risk factor for heart disease, heart failure, stroke, and more. ACE inhibitors can lower your thirst sensation ...
Erythromelalgia. Erythromelalgia or Mitchell's disease (after Silas Weir Mitchell) is a rare vascular peripheral pain disorder in which blood vessels, usually in the lower extremities or hands, are episodically blocked (frequently on and off daily), then become hyperemic and inflamed. There is severe burning pain (in the small fiber sensory ...
You may notice that the scale is slightly lower after exercising in the heat, but that’s most likely due to a loss of water weight. Increased heat causes the body to sweat more to keep itself ...