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General Health Conditions Pain is your awareness of hurt or discomfort and how you perceive it. This applies when you feel physical or emotional pain. The feeling of physical pain starts in nerve receptor cells that are below your skin and in organs inside your body. These nerve cells send a signal to nerves in […]
Brain & Nervous System Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects the nervous system. It occurs equally in men and women of all races and ethnic groups. It most often affects people over the age of 50. The average age of onset is 60 years. Signs & Symptoms Early symptoms can be subtle. They occur gradually and include:
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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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Heart & Circulation Problems Show your heart some love with heart-healthy habits. Eating a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, getting regular activity, avoiding smoke, and managing stress can all help keep your ticker on track. And, did you know that having a strong support system lowers your stress level, keeping your heart happy and
Pregnancy & Prenatal Care Nausea is when you feel like throwing up. Vomiting is when you do throw up. They are both signs of morning sickness. It is usually due to changes in hormones. Low blood sugar levels also cause it. Despite its name, morning sickness can happen any time of day. It can even
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Respiratory conditions Lung cancer is the leading cause of death from cancer in men and women. The rich network of blood vessels that deliver oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body can spread cancer very quickly. By the time it is diagnosed, other organs may be affected. The lungs are also a
