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Blushing: From 1 Different Sources

Brief reddening of the face and sometimes the neck caused by widening of the blood vessels close to the skin’s surface. Blushing is usually an involuntary reaction to embarrassment. In some women, blushing is a feature of the hot flushes, which occur during the menopause. Flushing of the face occurs in association with carcinoid syndrome.
Health Source: BMA Medical Dictionary
Author: The British Medical Association

Pippi

(French / English) A friend of horses / a blushing young woman Pippie, Pippy, Pippey, Pippee, Pippea... pippi

Vasomotor Nerves

Small nerve ?bres that lie upon the walls of blood vessels and connect the muscle ?bres of their middle coat with the NERVOUS SYSTEM. Through these nerves the blood vessels are retained in a state of moderate contraction. There are vasodilator nerves, through which are transmitted impulses that dilate the vessels, and, in the case of the skin vessels, produce the condition of blushing; there are also vasoconstrictor nerves which transmit impulses that constrict, or narrow, the blood vessels – as occurs on exposure to cold (see HYPOTHERMIA). Various drugs produce dilatation or contraction of the blood vessels, and several of the substances produced by ENDOCRINE GLANDS in the body have these effects: for example, ADRENALINE.... vasomotor nerves

Anxiety

An unpleasant emotional state ranging from mild unease to intense fear. Various physical symptoms are associated with anxiety; the most common include palpitations, chest pains, a feeling of tightness in the chest, and a tendency to overbreathe (see hyperventilation). Muscle tension leads to headaches and back pains. Gastrointestinal symptoms include dry mouth, bloating, diarrhoea, nausea, and difficulty in swallowing. Other symptoms include sweating, blushing, pallor, lightheadedness, and a frequent need to urinate or defaecate. Anxiety is a normal response to stressful situations and prepares the mind and body to respond effectively. However, anxiety that occurs without reason may be a symptom of an anxiety disorder or another psychological disorder such as depression.

People suffering from anxiety may be helped by counselling or psychotherapy.

If there is an underlying disorder such as depression, treatment with antianxiety drugs can help.

Antianxiety drugs are used for short-term control of symptoms but are avoided for long-term treatment because they are addictive.... anxiety

Erythema

A term that means redness of the skin. Disorders in which skin redness is one feature include erythema multiforme, erythema nodosum, erythema ab igne, lupus erythematosus, and erythema infectiosum (also known as fifth disease). Erythema can have many causes, including blushing, hot flushes, sunburn, and inflammatory, infective, or allergic skin conditions such as acne, dermatitis, eczema, erysipelas, rosacea, and urticaria.... erythema

Social Anxiety Disorder

an extreme fear of humiliating or embarrassing oneself in social situations (e.g. dating, parties, eating with other people, asking questions, etc.). Symptoms include shaking, blushing, gastrointestinal disturbances, sweating, and other signs of anxiety; people with social anxiety disorder may avoid social situations. Treatment includes cognitive behavioural therapy, occupational therapy, and medication (e.g. antidepressants, anxiolytics, or beta blockers).... social anxiety disorder

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