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Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions Signs & Symptoms * Dry, irritated throat. * Soreness or pain in the throat, especially when you talk or swallow. Swollen neck glands. * The back of the throat and/or the tonsils look bright red or have pus deposits or white spots. * Enlarged tonsils that feel tender (tonsillitis). Fatigue, […]
Sexual Health Physical Changes Sexual health can be affected by many conditions. These include: * Certain medicines. Ask your doctor if medicines you take affect your sexual response. * Alcohol * Heart attack * Stroke * Diabetes * Arthritis * HIV and STIs * Multiple sclerosis * Parkinson’s disease * Cancer and side effects of
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Sexual Health Signs & Symptoms A lot of people have concerns about their sex life. Common concerns and problems that affect one or both sex partners include: * Little or no desire for sexual relations * Different levels of desire for sex between partners * Disgust or distress with having sex or even thinking about
Skin Conditions Shingles (herpes zoster) is a skin condition. It is triggered by the chicken pox virus, which is thought to lie dormant in the spinal cord until later in life. Most often, shingles occurs in people over 50 years old. Signs & Symptoms * Pain, itching, or a tingling feeling before a rash appears.
First Aid Shock occurs when the circulation system fails to send blood to all parts of the body. With shock, blood flow or blood volume is too low to meet the body’s needs. Areas of the body are deprived of oxygen. The result is damage to the limbs, lungs, heart, and brain. Signs & Symptoms
Bone & Muscle Problems Signs & Symptoms * The pain can be mild to severe. It can be felt in one spot, in a large area, or travel to another area. Movement can cause the pain or make it worse. * Stiffness and/or swelling may occur. Causes * Overuse and wear and tear on neck
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Bone & Muscle Problems Red blood cells are normally round. In sickle cell anemia, the red blood cells take on a sickle shape. This makes the blood thicker and doesn’t let oxygen get to the body’s tissues like it should. When sickled cells get stuck in the blood vessels, they cut off the blood supply.
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Dental & Mouth Concerns Be it red, green, blue, or amber, consumers spend millions of dollars a year on mouthwash. Many mouthwashes are strictly cosmetic-they leave your mouth smelling fresh and feeling tingly for a few minutes but don’t appreciably affect oral health. If you want to fight plaque, look for mouthwash containing cetylpridinium chloride
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Dental & Mouth Concerns Your teeth are vulnerable to nicks, chips, stains, and strains. To protect your teeth from damage and injury, take these precautions. * Don’t chew ice, pens, or pencils. * Don’t use your teeth to open paper clips or otherwise function as tools. * If you smoke a pipe, don’t bite down
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Pregnancy & Prenatal Care How Many Visits How often will you need to see your prenatal health care provider? That depends on: * Your medical history and needs * How your pregnancy is going * The provider’s advice Call your health care provider when you think or know you are pregnant. Ask to be seen.
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