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Vulvar Cancer
…vulva is the skin and fatty tissue between the upper thighs of women, from the area of the anus to about an inch below the pubic hairline. Cancer of the…
Pelvic Floor Disorders
…disorders vary. Pelvic floor disorders are commonly associated with women. But men can also have pelvic floor disorders. Common symptoms listed include: Feeling of heaviness, fullness, pulling, or aching in…
Polyps
…from your rectum. This can be a sign of colon polyps. Women may have yellow discharge or irregular bleeding from their vaginas. These can be signs of cervical or uterine…
Cast Care
…can get itchy. Do not use makeshift materials to relieve the itch (such as a sharp object or the heat from a hair dryer). Ask your healthcare provider for safe…
Warts
…if you or your partner has warts on the genital area. In women, warts can grow on the cervix (inside the vagina), and a woman may not even know they…
Punaises de Lit
…des compagnies de contrôle des animaux et des insectes nuisibles dans votre annuaire téléphonique local. For additional information: Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness: http://novascotia.ca/dhw/environmental/documents/EH_bed-bugs_FactSheet.pdf Health Canada: http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/healthy-living-vie-saine/environment-environnement/pesticides/bedbugs-punaises-travel-voyage-eng.php…
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
…or if your infection is life-threatening or may cause the loss of a limb. When you’re in the hospital, you will be monitored closely and receive powerful antibiotics called “broad-spectrum”…
Housing Options for Seniors
…Types (PDF) by American Seniors Housing Association (04/20/12, https://www.seniorshousing.org/filephotos/Classifications_for_Seniors_Housing_Property_Types.pdf ) Long Term Care Options by Assisted Living Federation of America (04/20/12, http://www.alfa.org/alfa/Senior_Living_Options.asp ) Continuing Care Retirement Communities: What They Are…
Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke
…need to be mindful of the temperature outside. The heat index is not the same as the temperature. It measures the air temperature plus the effects of humidity. Prolonged exposure…
Nosebleeds (Epistaxis)
…down the back of your throat. If you lean back, you may swallow the blood. This can irritate your stomach. Use your thumb and index finger to squeeze together the…