First Aid Do Prepare for an E.R. Visit If you do need to use a hospital emergency department, follow these steps. Call the E.R. Ahead of Time If there is time, call the E.R. and report: * Who the victim is * What the problem is * What caused the problem * When you think […]
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Sexual Health Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are ones that pass from one person to another through sexual contact. This can be from vaginal, anal, or oral sex, and from genital-to-genital contact. STIs are also called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Signs & Symptoms In Females and Males Often, there are no visible signs or symptoms. Genital
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Women’s Health Hormone therapy (HT) was formerly known as hormone replacement therapy (HRT). It gives prescribed hormones – estrogen and progesterone or its synthetic form (e.g., progestin). Estrogen given alone is estrogen therapy (ET). This was commonly called estrogen replacement therapy (ERT). Hormones can be given in many forms: Oral pills; estrogen patches and vaginal
First Aid The “hug of life” is an appropriate name for the Heimlich maneuver. If someone can’t talk and grasps his or her throat, the person is probably choking, and you may be able to dislodge the object with the Heimlich maneuver. Here’s how: 1. Without delay, stand behind the person who’s choking. 2. Wrap
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First Aid Hyperventilation is breathing too deeply and faster than normal. This causes too much carbon dioxide to be exhaled. As a result, levels of carbon dioxide in the blood and brain tissue drop. Signs & Symptoms * Your heart pounds. * It feels like you can’t get enough air. * You feel tingling and
First Aid Signs & Symptoms For a Severe Injury * The scalp, neck, or back bleeds. * It looks like the head, neck, or back is in an odd position. * Pain is felt in the back, neck, and/or head. The pain can be severe. * Stiff neck. * Abdominal pain. Vomiting. * Blood or
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Brain & Nervous System Persons who suffer from headaches should see a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment. Common causes of headaches are tension, sinus problems, tobacco smoke, low blood sugar, and things in your diet like red wine, aged cheese, and MSG. Keep a diary of when headaches occur, how long they last, and
General Health Conditions Causes * Anxiety, stress, caffeine withdrawal, or depression * Lack of sleep. Poor sleep position. * A sensitivity to certain foods and drinks. * Reading a lot, especially in dim light * Missing or delaying a meal * Doing boring work * Being in one position for a long time, like at
Women’s Health Headaches are a common health complaint in women. Signs, Symptoms & Causes For Tension or Muscular Headaches * A dull ache in your forehead, above your ears, or at the back of your head. * Pain in your neck or shoulders. Common causes are tense or tight muscles in the face, neck, or
Women’s Health Bone Mineral Density Test (BMD) Why you need this: Osteoporosis occurs four times more often in women than in men. Get tested as often as advised by your doctor. What to do before the test: Dress in clothing that makes it comfortable to lie on a table. What to expect: A common and
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