Women’s Health The ovaries are two almond-sized organs. One is found on each side of the uterus. Growths called cysts or tumors can form in, on, or near the ovaries. Cysts are sacs filled with fluid or semisolid matter. Ovarian cysts are common in women before menopause. Rarely are these cysts cancer. Tumors are solid […]
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General Health Conditions Pain is your awareness of hurt or discomfort and how you perceive it. This applies when you feel physical or emotional pain. The feeling of physical pain starts in nerve receptor cells that are below your skin and in organs inside your body. These nerve cells send a signal to nerves in
Brain & Nervous System Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects the nervous system. It occurs equally in men and women of all races and ethnic groups. It most often affects people over the age of 50. The average age of onset is 60 years. Signs & Symptoms Early symptoms can be subtle. They occur gradually and include:
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Women’s Health Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection that goes up through the uterus to the fallopian tubes. Both females and males carry the organisms that cause PID. These can be passed on to someone else. This occurs even when no symptoms are noticed. Signs & Symptoms When symptoms are present, they can vary
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Abdominal & Urinary Conditions A peptic ulcer is a sore in the stomach or first part of the small bowel. Peptic Ulcers Signs & Symptoms * A gnawing or burning pain is felt in the abdomen between the breastbone and navel. The pain often occurs between meals and in the early hours of the morning.
Heart & Circulation Problems Peripheral artery disease (PAD) occurs when blood vessels outside of the heart become too narrow to supply enough oxygen to the limbs. Blood flow is reduced. This is most common in the legs and much less common in the arms. Often, PAD occurs with coronary artery disease. Signs & Symptoms *
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Heart & Circulation Problems Phlebitis is inflammation in a vein. Thrombosis is when a blood clot forms. When both of these occur together, it is called thrombophlebitis. Signs & Symptoms * Superficial phlebitis (SP) occurs just under the skin’s surface. The affected area is swollen and feels warm and tender. At times, a hard ropy
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Eye Conditions Pink eye is an inflammation of the conjunctiva. This is the covering of the inside of the eyelids and the whites of the eyes. The medical term for pink eye is conjunctivitis. It is called pink eye when the cause is a bacterial or viral infection. This is because the white part of
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Women’s Health To help a pregnancy get off to a good start, take these steps before you get pregnant: * Get a medical checkup. Discuss your medical history and your family medical history with your doctor. * Do you have a chronic medical problem, such as asthma, diabetes, or high blood pressure? If you do,
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Women’s Health Four out of 10 menstruating women have premenstrual syndrome (PMS). A syndrome is a group of signs and symptoms that indicate a disorder. Signs & Symptoms As many as 150 symptoms are linked to PMS. The most common ones are: * Abdominal bloating. Weight gain. * Anxiety. Depression. * Breast tenderness. * Fatigue.
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