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Women’s Health Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection that goes up through the uterus to the fallopian tubes. Both females and males carry the organisms that cause PID. These can be passed on to someone else. This occurs even when no symptoms are noticed. Signs & Symptoms When symptoms are present, they can vary […]
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Abdominal & Urinary Conditions A peptic ulcer is a sore in the stomach or first part of the small bowel. Peptic Ulcers Signs & Symptoms * A gnawing or burning pain is felt in the abdomen between the breastbone and navel. The pain often occurs between meals and in the early hours of the morning.
Heart & Circulation Problems Peripheral artery disease (PAD) occurs when blood vessels outside of the heart become too narrow to supply enough oxygen to the limbs. Blood flow is reduced. This is most common in the legs and much less common in the arms. Often, PAD occurs with coronary artery disease. Signs & Symptoms *
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Heart & Circulation Problems Phlebitis is inflammation in a vein. Thrombosis is when a blood clot forms. When both of these occur together, it is called thrombophlebitis. Signs & Symptoms * Superficial phlebitis (SP) occurs just under the skin’s surface. The affected area is swollen and feels warm and tender. At times, a hard ropy
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Eye Conditions Pink eye is an inflammation of the conjunctiva. This is the covering of the inside of the eyelids and the whites of the eyes. The medical term for pink eye is conjunctivitis. It is called pink eye when the cause is a bacterial or viral infection. This is because the white part of
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Women’s Health To help a pregnancy get off to a good start, take these steps before you get pregnant: * Get a medical checkup. Discuss your medical history and your family medical history with your doctor. * Do you have a chronic medical problem, such as asthma, diabetes, or high blood pressure? If you do,
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Women’s Health Four out of 10 menstruating women have premenstrual syndrome (PMS). A syndrome is a group of signs and symptoms that indicate a disorder. Signs & Symptoms As many as 150 symptoms are linked to PMS. The most common ones are: * Abdominal bloating. Weight gain. * Anxiety. Depression. * Breast tenderness. * Fatigue.
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Eye Conditions Macular degeneration is a progressive eye disorder. Known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), it is the most common cause of central vision loss in older Americans. The central part of the retina (the macula) deteriorates. This results in the loss of central (straight-ahead) vision. One or both eyes may be affected. The most
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Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions Signs & Symptoms * Bleeding from a nostril. * Bleeding from the nose and down the back of the throat. Causes Nosebleeds are often caused by broken blood vessels just inside the nose. Risk factors include: * A cold or allergies. * A dry environment. * Frequent nose blowing and
Men’s Health If a man has been unsuccessful at fathering a child, he’ll probably be checked for two kinds of problems: low sperm count (too few sperm per given volume of semen) and poor sperm motility (sperm that are poor swimmers and have trouble fertilizing an egg). Factors that can reduce fertility in men include:
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