General Health Conditions Hepatitis is liver inflammation. With hepatitis, the liver has trouble screening poisons from the blood. Also, the liver can’t regulate bile. This is a liquid that helps digest fats. Signs & Symptoms Signs and symptoms depend on the cause. Some persons have no symptoms. When symptoms first occur, they include fatigue, fever, […]
Abdominal & Urinary Conditions A hernia occurs when body tissue “bulges” through a weak area or hole in a muscle. Often, this happens in the wall of the abdomen. Signs & Symptoms * A bulge in the skin. The bulge may be more easy to see when you cough, lift, or strain, or when you
Abdominal & Urinary Conditions With a hiatal hernia, the normal action that closes off the top of the stomach does not work well. Food or stomach acids back up into the esophagus. This is known as Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Signs & Symptoms Many people have no symptoms with a hiatal hernia. Others have one
Respiratory conditions Hiccups are simple to explain. The diaphragm (the major muscle which sits like a cap over the stomach) goes into spasms. The vocal cords close rapidly. This causes the “hiccup” sound. Causes * Eating too fast. Swallowing air with the food. * Drinking carbonated beverages. Drinking too much alcohol. * Doing things to
Pregnancy & Prenatal Care A blood pressure reading concerns the blood in the arteries. The top number in the reading is the systolic pressure. That’s the pressure when the heart muscle contracts. The bottom number is the diastolic pressure. That’s the pressure when the heart muscle relaxes. An example of a blood pressure reading is
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Sexual Health HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. AIDS is acquired immune deficiency syndrome. It is caused by HIV. The virus destroys the body’s immune system. This leaves a person unable to fight off diseases. The virus also attacks the central nervous system causing mental problems. One million people in the U.S. have HIV, but
Heart & Circulation Problems * Lowering your risk for heart disease isn’t just about eating healthy. To reduce your risk of a heart attack (and stroke), the EPA recommends that you: – Avoid secondhand smoke and reduce your exposure to traffic exhaust and air pollution. – Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by properly venting your gas
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Heart & Circulation Problems Risk Factors Risk Factors You Can’t Change * You have had a heart attack or stroke. * Being male 45 years+ or female 55 years+ * Heart disease in a father or brother before age 55; in a mother or sister before age 65 * African Americans, Mexican Americans, and American
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Heart & Circulation Problems Signs & Symptoms Palpitations can be felt in the chest, throat, or neck. With them, it feels like the heart is pounding, racing, and/or fluttering. It can feel like the heart has skipped a beat. Causes Most of the time, palpitations are not a serious problem. Common causes include: * Anxiety.
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Abdominal & Urinary Conditions Heartburn has nothing to do with the heart. It involves the esophagus and the stomach. The esophagus passes behind the breastbone alongside the heart. The irritation that takes place there feels like a burning feeling in the heart. Indigestion is a general term for discomfort in the abdomen that comes after
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