Dryness of the mouth may not seem like a serious symptom but if it persists and causes other symptoms, then it should be investigated. In most cases, a dry mouth is only short term, usually due to a low fluid intake especially when talking a lot or after an excessive intake of sugary foods. In cases where the dryness can only be alleviated by a constant intake of water, then it can be considered as a symptom of some underlying pathology. In these cases, dryness of the mouth is referred to as xerostomia, indicating that it is considered as a medical symptom rather than just an occasional occurrence.
The mouth cavity is constantly bombarded with different substances when eating or drinking and changes in air flow when breathing or talking. Lined with thin epithelium, the moisture within the mouth is dependent on saliva secreted from the salivary glands. Any disorder that affects the salivary gland will cause a reduction of moisture in the mouth, ultimately leading to mouth dryness.
Most cases of a skin rash on the throat or neck are acute (short term). It may be due to an irritation from the fabric of your clothing (contact dermatitis) or a skin condition like hives (urticaria) and in some severe cases of acne, there may be some pimples on the neck which are itchy.
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Candida is an yeast type of fungus that occurs on the skin and cavities of the body but will not cause an infection in most cases. A candida infection, known as candidiasis, is more likely to occur on the skin although it can also infect the vagina, mouth or intestines. Infection of the latter two sites is usually limited to immunocompromised patients like in HIV/AIDS.
While candida tends to live on the skin without causing a fungal infection of the skin, if the conditions are favorable, it will become pathogenic. Like other skin fungi, it needs the ideal conditions like warmth, moisture and darkness to thrive and if the body’s immune defenses are lowered, this harmless yeast will quickly infect the skin and body.
Athlete’s foot is a the most common type of fungal skin infection and while it may affect the entire foot, it tends to occur more on side of the feet and between the toes. Athlete’s foot or feet fungus as it is sometimes called is medically known as tinea pedis (tinea ~ fungal infection, pedis ~ foot).
Athlete’s feet can affect men or women and is more common in people who use closed shoes or have sweaty feet.
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Newborn babies cry for the same reason that any child cries – they want attention and they want it fast. Crying is the only form of communication at the disposal of a newborn baby. As baby learns that the crying will illicit the appropriate response from the caregivers, you can rest assured that baby will use it to their full advantage.
However persistent crying should not be taken lightly. It may be an indication that the infant is in distress, possibly due to a serious medical condition.
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An allergy is an overactive immune response which is triggered when the body is exposed to some stimulus. This causes inflammation at the site of exposure or in other parts of the body and causes a range of symptoms, some of which can be life threatening. In most cases however, an allergy is not deadly but can cause severe discomfort for a short period or over a long duration of time.
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