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Heart & Circulation Problems Heart Attack Signs & Symptoms * Chest pressure, squeezing, burning, tightness, or pain (may spread to the arm, neck, back, tooth, or jaw). * Chest discomfort with: Shortness of breath; sweating; nausea; fast or uneven pulse; lightheadedness; fainting. * Chest pain that does not respond to medicine for a person with […]
Children’s Health Health Conditions Understanding Autism Understanding Dyslexia Acne Asthma Bed-Wetting Colds & Flu Colic Constipation Coughs Croup Diarrhea Earaches Eye Problems Fever Hiccups Keep Your Child from Getting Fever Seizures Lice Self-Care Medicines & Supplies for Children Signs of Reye’s Syndrome Sore Throats Swollen Glands Vomiting & Nausea Know the Signs of Autism Whooping
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 For Females In females, chlamydia can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). This can
First Aid Signs & Symptoms First-degree burns affect only the outer skin layer. The skin area appears dry, red, and mildly swollen. First-degree burns are painful and sensitive to touch. They should feel better in 1 to 2 days. They heal in about a week. Second-degree burns affect the skin’s outer and lower layers. The
First Aid With choking, the airway is partly or completely blocked. When it is completely blocked, the brain doesn’t get oxygen. Without oxygen, the brain can begin to die in 4 to 6 minutes. Signs & Symptoms When a person’s airway is completely blocked, he or she: * Can’t talk. * Can’t breathe. * Can’t
Cancer Cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death in the U.S. Many cancers can be cured if detected and treated early. Along with avoiding tobacco products, a healthy weight, regular physical activity and eating a healthy diet greatly lowers cancer risk. Get screening tests for cancer (e.g., breast, colon, prostate, etc.) as advised by
Heart & Circulation Problems Controlling LDL-blood cholesterol levels lowers the risk for coronary heart disease. LDL-cholesterol is called “bad” cholesterol because high levels of it lead to a buildup of cholesterol in the arteries. To lower LDL-cholesterol, lose weight if you are overweight; limit saturated fats found in fatty meats high-fat dairy products, and desserts.
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First Aid Most adults can donate a pint of blood without harmful side effects, but losing a quart of blood, quickly, can lead to shock and even death. In a child, losing a pint (or less depending on the child’s size) can put the child in extreme danger. Signs & Symptoms For External Bleeding *
Skin Conditions Signs & Symptoms * Sore bump on the skin that may be filled with fluid. Swelling. * Pain and tenderness to the touch. Causes * Friction on the skin. This is the main cause. * Skin rashes, frostbite, and second-degree burns. * Herpes simplex viruses. * Allergic reaction to medicine. * Epidermolysis bullosa
Pregnancy & Prenatal Care A full-term pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks. You begin counting from the start of your last menstrual period. That’s about 9 calendar months. The 9 months are divided into 3 parts. Each part is called a trimester. The trimester charts that follow show changes in your body. They show how your
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