Skin Conditions Signs & Symptoms * Fingers or toes turn pale white or blue, then red, in response to cold temperatures. * Pain when the fingers or toes turn white. * Tingling or numbness in the hands or feet. Causes Often the cause is unknown and not serious. Cold hands and feet can be a […]
Dental & Mouth Concerns Cold sores appear on or near the lips. They are painful and unpleasant. Nearly 1 in 3 people will have them. Cold sores are also called fever blisters. Signs & Symptoms * Tingling feeling on or near the lips for 36 to 48 hours before the sore appears * Itching at
Respiratory conditions Cold symptoms mostly affect you above the neck. Flu symptoms affect the body all over. Signs and symptoms for colds and flu vary from person to person. On average, adults get about 1 to 3 colds a year. Children get about 6 colds a year. Signs & Symptoms More Information Colds and flu
Children’s Health Colds and flu are infections of the nose and throat. Both are caused by viruses. It can be hard to tell if your child has a cold or the flu. Why? They both have the same type of symptoms. But symptoms for the flu are worse than ones for a cold. Flu symptoms
Abdominal & Urinary Conditions The colon and rectum form the large bowel. The colon is the upper 5 to 6 feet. The rectum is the last 6 to 8 inches. When abnormal cells grow in the colon, a cancerous tumor may form. Colon tumors grow slowly. They may get big and block the bowel. Signs
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Cancer In the U.S., cancer in the colon or rectum is the 4th most common type of cancer diagnosed in men and women. Finding cancers of the colon and rectum in their early stages allows for more successful treatment. Discuss screening for colorectal cancer with your doctor if you are age 45 and older (earlier
Abdominal & Urinary Conditions Constipation is having trouble passing stool or having hard stools. “Regularity” does not mean that you have a bowel movement every day. Normal bowel habits range from 3 movements a day to 3 each week. What is more important is what is normal for you. Signs & Symptoms * A hard
Respiratory conditions The letters COPD are for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This is lung disease that worsens over time. With COPD, airways are narrowed and blocked. The lungs are damaged. Having COPD makes it hard to breathe in and out. In the U.S. and throughout the world, COPD is a major cause of illness and
Skin Conditions Corns and calluses are extra cells made in a skin area that gets repeated rubbing or squeezing. Signs & Symptoms * Corns are areas of dead skin on the tops or sides of the joints or on the skin between the toes. * Calluses are patches of dead skin usually found on the
Respiratory conditions A cough is a reflex action. It clears the lungs and airways of irritants, mucus, a foreign body, etc. Signs & Symptoms There are 3 kinds of Coughs * Productive. This cough brings up mucus or phlegm. * Nonproductive. This cough is dry. It doesn’t bring up any mucus. * Reflex. This cough
