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Skin Conditions Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and tissues below it. Most often, cellulitis occurs on the arms and legs or on the face. Signs & Symptoms * Red, swollen, painful, tender, and warm skin. * Red lines that spread from the wound. * Swollen lymph nodes near the wound. * Chills and […]
Women’s Health The cervix is the lower, narrow part of the uterus. Cancer of the cervix can occur at any age. It occurs most often in women who are over 30 years old. It is rare in women under the age of 20, but is also common in women in their 20s. Signs & Symptoms
Women’s Health Pap tests, pelvic exams, and a test for human papillomavirus (HPV) check for early signs of cervical cancer. If you are a female, start getting Pap tests at age 21 or within 3 years of the onset of sexual activity, whichever comes first. After that, get a Pap test at least every 3
Women’s Health Chest pain can be a warning sign for many things. It is often linked to a heart attack, especially in men. Women should be just as concerned. Heart disease is the number one cause of death for women in the U.S. Signs & Symptoms Angina With this, the heart does not get as
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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
Men’s Health A lot of men worry about going bald, especially if their fathers and grandfathers went bald. Worry builds when men hit their thirties and they notice their hair is thinning. Don’t be taken in by fraudulent claims for vitamin formulas, massage oils, lotions, or ointments that promise to cure baldness. No existing potion
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Pregnancy & Prenatal Care Pregnant women sometimes have light spotting. That’s when a tiny bit of blood leaks from the vagina or the surface of the cervix. It may happen after a vaginal exam. It may also happen after sex. If the blood starts out pink or red and turns dark brown, it is not
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 *
