Chronic Illness

The people below made their statements about the correlation between hypothyroidism and eczema. Do you also happen to wonder about it? "I’m wondering if there seems to be a link between an underactive thyroid gland and eczema since one of the big symptoms [of both conditions] is dry skin.” – Unsure Individual “Anyone here who has eczema and some thyroid issues? I think that for me, these two are related.” – Very Curious Human “I also think Hashimoto’s (underactive thyroid gland) may have something to do with my eczema...

Asthma flare-ups, also known as asthma attacks or exacerbations, occur when the airways in the lungs become narrowed and inflamed, making it difficult for a person to breathe. Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and flare-ups can be triggered by a variety of factors, such as allergies, exercise, infections or exposure to irritants like smoke or air pollution. During an asthma flare-up, a person may experience symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, chest tightness or pain and difficulty speaking. These symptoms...

It is estimated that almost 20% of Americans experience an anxiety disorder each year. (1) There are more than 100 possible symptoms, many of which are not well known. When these symptoms occur, the anxiety can be exacerbated by the additional worry and stress they cause. This article looks at some of the weird anxiety symptoms and steps you can take to help alleviate anxiety. Anxiety can be categorized as a feeling of mild or severe unease brought about by worry or fear. People with anxiety often respond to...

Occasionally dealing with feelings of anxiety is part and parcel of everyday life. For people with anxiety disorders, those feelings of fear, panic and terror happen more frequently and excessively, affecting their ability to function and deal with everyday situations. Thankfully, several avenues are available to people with anxiety disorders that can help them live with the condition and function daily. An anxiety disorder is a mental health condition that interferes with a person’s ability to perform daily activities, with feelings of anxiety and panic often being difficult to...