First Aid For Broken Bones Signs & Symptoms Symptoms of broken bones are pain, swelling, bruising, and loss of function or feeling. The injured area looks crooked, misshaped, or deformed. Below the injured site, numbness and tingling can occur. The skin can be pale, blue, purple, or gray. It feels colder than the skin on […]
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Dental & Mouth Concerns Signs & Symptoms * Loss of a tooth or part of a tooth. * Nicked or chipped tooth or teeth. Causes An injury or a strain on a tooth, such as from biting on a hard object can cause a broken, knocked-out, or chipped tooth. Treatment When a tooth gets knocked
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Respiratory conditions Acute bronchitis is swelling of the air passages of the lung. Chronic bronchitis is swelling of the air passages of the lung that persists for a long time or occurs again and again. Acute Bronchitis Signs & Symptoms * A cough starts out dry. Then mucus or phlegm come with the cough. Hoarseness
Skin Conditions Bruises are broken blood vessels under the skin. In areas where the skin is thin, like around the eyes, the bruise will show up more. Bruises on the head or shin tend to swell the most because the bones in these areas are very close to the skin. Signs & Symptoms * Black
Women’s Health For Breast Lumps Feeling a lump in a breast can be scary. For a lot of women, the first thought is cancer. The good news is that 80% to 90% of breast lumps are not cancer. Signs, Symptoms, and Causes * Solid tumors. These include: – Lipomas. These are fatty tumors that can
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Brain & Nervous System About 5.3 million persons in the U.S. have Alzheimer’s disease (AD). It is the most common cause of dementia – a broad term that means cognitive function declines enough to interfere with daily life activities. Nearly half of people age 85 and older may have AD, but it is not a
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Brain & Nervous System A healthy lifestyle can help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s. Although there is no known prevention for Alzheimer’s Disease, studies suggest staying physically and mentally active may help. A medical evaluation is needed to suggest (or rule out) Alzheimer’s disease. Depression, a severe lack of vitamin B12, and blood clots in
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Women’s Health Anemia means that red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin in red blood cells is low. Hemoglobin is a protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells. Signs, Symptoms & Causes There are many types of anemia. Common ones are low amounts of iron, folic acid (a B vitamin), and vitamin B12.
General Health Conditions Anemia means that red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin in red blood cells is low. Hemoglobin is a protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells. Common types of anemia are low amounts of iron, folic acid (a B-vitamin), and vitamin B12. Signs & Symptoms * Tiredness. * Weakness. *
Heart & Circulation Problems Angina is chest pain or discomfort. It occurs when the heart muscle does not get as much blood and oxygen as it needs for a given level of work. Signs & Symptoms * Squeezing pressure, heaviness, or mild ache in the chest (usually behind the breastbone) * Aching in a tooth
