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Bone & Muscle Problems Red blood cells are normally round. In sickle cell anemia, the red blood cells take on a sickle shape. This makes the blood thicker and doesn’t let oxygen get to the body’s tissues like it should. When sickled cells get stuck in the blood vessels, they cut off the blood supply. […]
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Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions Your sinuses are behind your cheekbones and forehead and around your eyes. Healthy sinuses drain almost a quart of mucus every day. They keep the air you breathe wet. Your sinuses can’t drain right if they are blocked, infected, or swollen. Sinus problems include: * A sinus infection. This can
Skin Conditions Skin cancer is the most common kind of cancer in the U.S. When found early, skin cancer can be treated with success. Skin Cancer Warning Signs Contact your doctor if you notice any of these following signs: For basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers (types that seldom spread to other parts of
First Aid Signs & Symptoms Cuts slice the skin open. This causes bleeding and pain. Scrapes are less serious than cuts, but more painful because more nerve endings are affected. Punctures are stab wounds. This causes pain, but may not result in bleeding. Bruises cause black and blue or red skin. As they heal, the
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Skin Conditions This is caused by the varicella-zoster virus. This condition is contagious. Chickenpox Signs & Symptoms Flat, red spots that become raised and look like small pimples. These develop into small blisters that break and crust over. Fatigue and mild fever occur 24 hours before rash appears. Itching may be intense. What To Do
General Health Conditions Not getting enough sleep can cause you to be sleepy during the day. It can make you less able to function. Snoring and sleep disorders can cause these problems, too. Insomnia Signs & Symptoms * Having trouble falling asleep. Waking up in the middle of the night. Waking up too early and
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Skin Conditions Shingles (herpes zoster) is a skin condition. It is triggered by the chicken pox virus, which is thought to lie dormant in the spinal cord until later in life. Most often, shingles occurs in people over 50 years old. Signs & Symptoms * Pain, itching, or a tingling feeling before a rash appears.
Skin Conditions Feeling hot and sticky is bad enough. A visible sign of discomfort only makes it worse. Such is the case with prickly heat (also known as heat rash), identified by clusters of small blisters that itch and appear where you perspire the heaviest – the armpits, neck, back, or creases in the elbows
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First Aid The recovery position may need to be used in many conditions that need first aid, such as unconsciousness. It should not be used when a person: Is not breathing; has a head, neck, or spine injury; or has a serious injury. To Put a Person in the Recovery Position 1. Kneel at his
Abdominal & Urinary Conditions The rectum is the lowest part of the large bowel (colon). The opening of the rectum is the anus. Stool are passed from the anus. Signs & Symptoms * Rectal pain. * Rectal bleeding. * Anal itching. * Redness, swelling, or a rash in the rectal area. Causes Often there is
