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Pregnancy & Prenatal Care Causes Pregnant women get backaches because: * The growing uterus and extra weight pull the body forward. Standing this way can strain the back muscles. * Hormones are released during pregnancy. These make the ligaments soften and stretch. Ligaments are tissues that surround and support the joints. * Joints in the […]
Dental & Mouth Concerns Bad breath (halitosis) is a social concern. It can be a health issue, too. Signs & Symptoms * A bad odor from the mouth. To detect this, wipe the back of your tongue with a piece of white, sterile gauze. After 5 minutes, smell the gauze for an odor. * An
Children’s Health Passing urine during sleep is called “bed-wetting” when it occurs after age 5 or 6. Children are usually expected to have nighttime bladder control by this age. Bed-wetting is a very common problem. In the U.S., 5 to 7 million children have it. Enuresis is a medical term for bed-wetting. {Note: Bed-wetting itself,
Brain & Nervous System About 5.3 million persons in the U.S. have Alzheimer’s disease (AD). It is the most common cause of dementia – a broad term that means cognitive function declines enough to interfere with daily life activities. Nearly half of people age 85 and older may have AD, but it is not a
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Skin Conditions Bedsores, also called pressure ulcers, are painful ulcers on the skin. Common sites are the head, back, buttocks, tailbone, knees, and ankles. Signs & Symptoms * The skin may feel sore in areas where a bone is close to the skin. There may be no feeling at all. * The skin gets irritated
Brain & Nervous System A healthy lifestyle can help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s. Although there is no known prevention for Alzheimer’s Disease, studies suggest staying physically and mentally active may help. A medical evaluation is needed to suggest (or rule out) Alzheimer’s disease. Depression, a severe lack of vitamin B12, and blood clots in
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First Aid * Learn basic first-aid skills. Take courses in CPR and first aid. These give hands-on practice in giving first aid and CPR the right way. Find out about them from your local Red Cross, police and/or fire department, etc. * Find out what services your health plan covers and what steps you have
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Women’s Health Anemia means that red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin in red blood cells is low. Hemoglobin is a protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells. Signs, Symptoms & Causes There are many types of anemia. Common ones are low amounts of iron, folic acid (a B vitamin), and vitamin B12.
Brain & Nervous System With Bell’s palsy, a nerve that runs between the ear and the jaw becomes inflamed. This paralyzes the muscles on one side of the face. Bell’s palsy occurs in about 1 in 2,000 people each year. It can occur at any age. In older persons, it is especially important to distinguish
General Health Conditions Anemia means that red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin in red blood cells is low. Hemoglobin is a protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells. Common types of anemia are low amounts of iron, folic acid (a B-vitamin), and vitamin B12. Signs & Symptoms * Tiredness. * Weakness. *
