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Bone & Muscle Problems Signs & Symptoms * The pain can be mild to severe. It can be felt in one spot, in a large area, or travel to another area. Movement can cause the pain or make it worse. * Stiffness and/or swelling may occur. Causes * Overuse and wear and tear on neck […]
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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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Dental & Mouth Concerns Dental problems affect more than your teeth and mouth. Gum (periodontal) disease and other mouth infections may increase the risk for: * Pneumonia. * Heart disease. * Diabetes. Also, an oral exam can help a dentist detect many health problems. These include diabetes, eating disorders, heart disease, osteoporosis, and a lack
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Bone & Muscle Problems Repetitive motion injuries (RMIs) are also called repetitive strain injuries (RSIs). They result from doing the same activity over and over for a long period of time. This can be at work, at home, during sports, and/or with hobbies. Signs & Symptoms Signs and symptoms depend on the injury. For Carpal
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Dental & Mouth Concerns Be it red, green, blue, or amber, consumers spend millions of dollars a year on mouthwash. Many mouthwashes are strictly cosmetic-they leave your mouth smelling fresh and feeling tingly for a few minutes but don’t appreciably affect oral health. If you want to fight plaque, look for mouthwash containing cetylpridinium chloride
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