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Children’s Health Signs, Symptoms & Causes There are many lymph glands in the body. They protect the body from infection. They make a white blood cell that kills germs in the body. Lymph glands also trap viruses, bacteria, and cancer cells. You can feel your child’s lymph glands when they swell up. When a lymph […]
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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 * Primary stage. A large, painless, ulcer-like sore (chancre) appears around the area
Dental & Mouth Concerns Plaque buildup, crooked teeth, illness, poorly fitting dentures, trapped food particles, and certain medications can irritate or destroy your gums. With good oral hygiene, however, you can prevent gum (periodontal) disease. If caught in the early stages, gum disease is easily treated. If ignored, the gums and supporting tissues wither, and
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Children’s Health Tonsillitis is when the tonsils are swollen mostly due to infection. This can be viral or bacterial. Take your child to the doctor if he or she has a bad sore throat. Some sore throats that aren’t treated can lead to other problems like abscesses, kidney problems, or rheumatic heart disease. The doctor
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General Health Conditions Taking care of your health is within your reach. * Maintain good health habits for eating, physical activity, and sleeping. * Manage stress. * See your doctor or health care provider on a regular basis. * Take medicines, as advised. * Don’t use tobacco products. If you do, quit. * Keep track
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Skin Conditions Signs & Symptoms * An opening near the skin where the splinter entered. * Pain may not be felt and the splinter may or may not be visible. * Bleeding, swelling, and/or pain at the wound area, especially for splinters stuck deep under the skin. Causes Splinters are pieces of wood, glass, metal,
General Health Conditions Getting older, having a family history of high blood pressure (HBP), and being African American are risk factors you cannot control. Lower risk factors for HBP that you can control. Action Step:Get your blood pressure checked at every office visit or at least every two years. © American Institute for Preventive Medicine
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First Aid Signs & Symptoms For Sprains A sprain happens when you overstretch or tear a ligament. (This is fibrous tissue that connects bones.) A joint is affected, but there is no dislocation or fracture. Symptoms are rapid pain, swelling, bruising, and a warm feeling at the injured site. For Strains A strain is an
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General Health Conditions It’s easy to complain, make excuses, list a million reasons why you can’t lose weight or get fit. Take control by changing the way you think about your health. Don’t let excuses hold you back. Action Step:Make a date with family members to walk after dinner – every night. Those left behind
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Sexual Health Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are also called STDs. They are infections that pass from one person to another through sexual contact. STIs can be present without any symptoms. Latex and polyurethane condoms reduce the spread of HIV and other STIs. They do not get rid of the risk entirely. Use a condom correctly
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