Abdominal & Urinary Conditions Self-care treats most cases. Botulism, chemical food poisoning, and severe bacterial food poisoning need immediate care. Botulism Cause Toxin from bacteria usually from eating improperly canned foods. Also found in honey and oils infused with garlic. Grows only in little or no oxygen. Signs & Symptoms Blurred vision. Double vision. A […]
Dental & Mouth Concerns Now you know how sticky sweets promote tooth decay. What you may not realize is that some foods prevent tooth decay. Research studies show that certain foods, like cheese and peanut butter, counteract the acids in the mouth that wear down the tooth enamel. (Be careful to buy plain, all-natural peanut
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Bone & Muscle Problems Some foot problems are due to years of wear and tear on your feet. Others can be due to shoes that do not fit well or trimming your toenails too close to your skin. Circulation problems and diseases, such as diabetes, can lead to foot problems, too. {Note: If you have
Dental & Mouth Concerns A fractured (or broken) jaw is when the jaw bone breaks. Signs & Symptoms * Jaw and/or facial pain, swelling, or numbness. * Not being able to open or close the mouth normally. * Bleeding from the mouth. * Having a hard time drinking, speaking, and swallowing. * Drooling. * The
First Aid Frostbite freezes the skin. It can damage tissue below the skin, too. Most often, frostbite affects the toes, fingers, earlobes, chin, and tip of the nose. Hypothermia is when body temperature drops below 96ºF. The body loses more heat than it can make. This usually occurs from staying in a cold place for
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Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions Signs & Symptoms * Mild to severe ear pain. * Feeling of fullness or discomfort in the ears. * Tugging at the ear and restlessness in young children. * Ear pain. * Some hearing loss. * Blood or other discharge from the ear (especially after sticking an object in the
Children’s Health Signs, Symptoms & Causes An earache is when the ear hurts. Children get earaches a lot. They get them most often between 6 months and 2 years old. But earaches can be a problem up to age 10. The pain can be minor or very bad. Earaches are a sign that something is
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Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions Earwax coats and protects the lining of the ear canal. It filters dust and helps keep the ears clean. Normally, earwax is soft and drains by itself. Sometimes it hardens and forms a plug. Signs & Symptoms Signs and symptoms of earwax buildup are: * Blocked or plugged feeling in
Student Health Five to 10 million adolescent girls and women have an eating disorder. About 1 million males do. The 3 most common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. These eating disorders are a coping mechanism. They result in an obsession with food and/or weight; anxiety around eating; guilt; and
Women’s Health Common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. People who have these conditions are obsessed with food and/or body weight. Eating disorders are a way to cope. They are serious health problems and are more common in females than in males. Signs & Symptoms Anorexia Nervosa * Loss of
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