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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

…burns, cuts, or bruises surgery minor procedures, such as a needle stick Anyone at any age can get CPRS. It is more common in women. It seems to peak around…

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Tobacco Addiction

…increased risk of: Lung cancer and many other types of cancer Heart disease Serious breathing problems Stomach ulcers and acid reflux Gum disease Damage to babies of pregnant women who…

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Multiple Myeloma

…The cause of multiple myeloma is currently unknown. This cancer usually occurs in people older than 60 years of age. It is slightly more common in men than in women….

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Tubal Sterilization (Tubal Ligation)

…If you were using birth control pills and your periods were irregular before you started using birth control pills, you will likely have irregular periods after sterilization. As women get…

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Spina Bifida

…all women who are planning or capable of pregnancy take a daily supplement containing 0.4 mg (400 µg) of folic acid. Talk to your healthcare provider about a higher dose…

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Depression – Types of Antidepressants

…Common side effects of SNRIs include: nausea (especially in the first two weeks) loss of appetite anxiety and nervousness headaches trouble sleeping lack of energy dry mouth, constipation weight loss

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Hepatitis C

…many cases, there are no symptoms until liver problems develop. If symptoms of liver problems do appear, they may include: Fatigue Nausea Vomiting Loss of appetite Jaundice (yellowing of the…

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Herniated Disk

…bathroom Loss of bowel or bladder function Loss of feeling in the feet or legs Weight loss, Severe pain at night More pain or weakness than usual in your backbone,…

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Type 1 Diabetes

…Frequent urination Unexplained weight loss Fatigue or drowsiness Blurry vision What problems can type 1 diabetes cause? When you digest food, your body changes most of the food you eat…

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Cytomegalovirus

…nodes Fever Headache Fatigue Weakness Muscle aches Loss of appetite Newborns who are infected with CMV in the womb can be very sick when they are born. Symptoms at birth…

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