Pregnancy & Prenatal Care What to Do First * Choose where you want to have your baby. * Choose a health care provider. How to Get Ready * Read books on pregnancy and childbirth. * Take a childbirth class, if you can. * Get regular prenatal care from your health care provider. Childbirth Classes Do […]
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Eye Conditions Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damages the optic nerve and causes vision loss. Signs & Symptoms For Chronic (Open-Angle) Glaucoma This type takes place gradually, and causes no symptoms early on. Loss of side (peripheral) vision and blurred vision are the first signs. Later, symptoms include: * Vision loss in
Sexual Health Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are ones that pass from one person to another through sexual contact. This can be from vaginal, anal, or oral sex, and from genital-to-genital contact. STIs are also called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Signs & Symptoms For Females Sixty to 80% of females have no symptoms. If present, they
Mature Health: Over Age 50 Around the age of 40, people begin to notice that they can’t tolerate certain foods as well as they used to. As you get older, your stomach produces a smaller volume of digestive enzymes and other secretions, and your body may not digest or absorb foods as easily as it
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Eye Conditions Signs & Symptoms * Floaters are specks, dots, cobwebs, or wavy lines that seem to fall within the line of sight. They rarely affect eyesight. They are more visible against a plain or dark background. * Flashes are streaks of light that “flash” across the field of vision. They can occur when the
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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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Women’s Health Fatigue is being very tired, weary, and lacking energy. Often, it is a symptom of other health problems. Signs & Symptoms * Feeling drained of energy. * Feeling exhausted. * Having a very hard time doing normal activities. * Having low motivation. * Feeling inadequate. * Having little desire for sex. Causes Causes
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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
General Health Conditions With fatigue, a person is tired, weary, and lacks energy. Often, fatigue is a symptom of another health problem. Signs & Symptoms * Feeling drained of energy. * Feeling exhausted. * Having a very hard time doing normal activities. * Having low motivation. * Feeling inadequate. * Having little desire for sex.
