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Painful Urination
Painful urination is not normal and could be a sign of a more serious condition… to tell your doctor: About your symptoms and how long you’ve had them About any medical conditions you have, such as diabetes or AIDS. These conditions could affect your body’s response…
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Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a problem that causes you to hear an “internal” noise in one ear or both ears. You may… or labyrinthitis Meniere’s disease, an inner-ear condition that involves hearing loss and dizziness Allergies, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, diabetes, tumors, and head injuries can also cause tinnitus. If you have…
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Air Travel Health Tips
One key to air travel is to prepare ahead of time. Follow these tips to make your air travel healthier… your doctor if your dosages need to change if the eating and sleeping times will change at your destination. If you have diabetes or epilepsy,…
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Vaginal Discharge
Vaginal discharge is the small amount of fluid produced by glands inside your vagina and cervix and released through the… of a healthy vagina, including: Douching (cleaning the vagina with a liquid solution) Feminine hygiene sprays Certain soaps or bubble baths Antibiotics Diabetes Pregnancy Infections…
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Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is an inflammatory condition that causes pain and swelling in your heel… of getting it. You may be able to avoid one or more of these. Risks include: Being overweight or having obesity Having diabetes Spending most of the day on your feet…
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Gallstones
Gallstones are hard deposits that form inside your gallbladder. They are most often caused when cholesterol becomes solid and can… itself completely. You’re more likely to get gallstones if you: Are a woman Are more than 60 years of age Have diabetes Have a family…
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Take Care of Yourself Before Pregnancy
Whether you’re planning to become pregnant or not, preconception care during your childbearing years is essential. Here are some things… you and your baby. Your visit should include discussions of: Your medical and family history. If you have certain conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma,…
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Hearing Problems in Children
Hearing loss in children can be caused by a number of factors. Recognizing the symptoms early increases the chances of… What are hearing problems in children? There are many types of hearing problems in children. Many of these problems result in hearing loss. This…
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Overeating in Children and Teens
Overeating as a child or teen is unhealthy and can be a sign of other problems… Sometimes it may seem your child or teen eats all the time. It may seem they are eating lots of snacks between meals or overeating at meals. How do…
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BMI Calculator
Body mass index (BMI) measures body fat. It’s based on your height and weight. It can tell you if you… Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of your weight relative to your height and functions as a rough estimate of body fat. When…
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Fecal Incontinence
Fecal incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements, leading to stool leaking from the rectum. Many times it is… What is fecal incontinence? Fecal incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements. This leads to stool (feces) leaking from the rectum at unexpected times…
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Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye disease. It’s caused by fluid and pressure in the eye. At first, there aren’t symptoms, but… What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is an eye disease that may cause loss of vision. It usually happens when fluid builds up in the eye, causing…
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Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control. This means that you can’t always control when you urinate… What is urinary incontinence? Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control. This means that you can’t always control when you urinate. Urinary incontinence can range from leaking a…
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Pregnancy: Making Choices
Pregnancy is an important milestone with a lot of choices and questions. Learn all you can to make the choices… Finding out you’re pregnant is a life-changing event. You find yourself faced with many new questions and situations you’ve never had to deal with before…
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Enuresis (Bedwetting)
Enuresis is the medical name for bedwetting… What is enuresis (bedwetting)? Enuresis is the medical term for bedwetting while sleeping. Bedwetting is fairly common among children. It is often just a stage in their development. Bedwetting is more common among boys than girls. It…
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Constipation
Constipation is a common condition that makes it difficult to have a bowel movement. It can be caused by changes… What is constipation? Constipation is a common condition that makes it difficult to have a bowel movement. A bowel movement occurs when the food you…
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For Parents: Eating Disorders in Teens
An eating disorder is a focus on food and bodyweight that causes a person to go to extremes when eating… An eating disorder is a focus on food and bodyweight that causes a person to go to extremes when it comes to eating. Three…
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Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is a condition women can get while pregnant. It involves an increase in blood pressure and signs of damage… What is preeclampsia? Preeclampsia is a condition women can get when pregnant. It is sometimes called toxemia. It occurs when women who are pregnant have…
