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Respiratory conditions Wheezing means you are having a problem with breathing. Air is flowing through swollen or tight breathing tubes. Signs & Symptoms * A high-pitched squeaky or whistling sound. This is heard more on breathing out than in. * Chest tightness. Causes * Asthma (the main cause). * Allergic reactions. * Congestive heart failure. […]
Dental & Mouth Concerns Crowns can restore teeth that are broken, chipped, missing, or damaged by decay or disease. A crown is a tooth-shaped porcelain cap that fits over the natural tooth. Crowns improve your appearance, but they also protect your teeth and prolong their useful life. Ask your dentist about crowns if you have
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Women’s Health Depression is a state of sadness and despair. Like diabetes, depression is a real medical illness. A person with depression may seek help for other problems, such as insomnia or extreme fatigue. Signs & Symptoms * Feeling sad, hopeless, helpless, and/or worthless. * Fatigue. Loss of interest in life. * Having a hard
Women’s Health Ask your doctor about the benefits and risks of current recommended screening tests for certain cancers and other health problems. Most often, ovarian cancer has no symptoms or only vague ones until the cancer is in an advanced stage. Tell your doctor if pain in your lower abdomen or pelvis lasts or if
Respiratory conditions Focusing on your breathing is a great way to destress and reduce anxiety. Next time you need to calm down, simply pay attention to your breathing. Count your inhalations and exhalations. Your lungs are vital to living, and you need strong ones to live a healthy life. Whether or not you use tobacco,
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Men’s Health Sterilization is the ultimate method of birth control. Vasectomies are safe and can be performed in about 30 minutes under local anesthesia. (The procedure involves surgical removal of part of the vas deferens or sperm duct.) You don’t even have to go to the hospital. Some common misconceptions make many men reluctant to
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Women’s Health Vaginal infections are the most common reason American females see their doctors. Vaginal infections result in vaginitis (swelling of the vagina). Signs, Symptoms & Causes For Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) Nearly half of females with clinical signs of BV report no symptoms. When present, symptoms include: * A thin, gray, or milky white vaginal
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Pregnancy & Prenatal Care Healthy moms tend to have healthy babies. If you plan to become pregnant, take the following steps to help your baby get off to a good start. * Have a complete medical exam, including a gynecological exam. A number of medical conditions, including obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, alcohol use,
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Eye Conditions Look cool and protect your eyes at the same time! * Anytime your eyes are exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light, wear eyewear that protects your eyes. Do this when it is sunny and even on cloudy days. Choose sunglasses that block 99 to 100% of both UVA and UVB rays. * Pick the
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Dental & Mouth Concerns Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome occurs when the muscles, joints, and ligaments of the jaw move out of alignment. Signs & Symptoms * Pain is felt in or around an ear. Pain in the jaw spreads to the face or the neck and shoulders. Pain is felt when you open and close
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