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Yeast Infections
…infection is the cause. CAUSES & RISK FACTORS What causes yeast infections? The acidic balance of the vagina can be changed by your period (menstruation), pregnancy, diabetes, douche products, some…
Breast Pain in Women
…period. This is the most common cause of breast pain. Water retention, which may happen during your period Injury to your breast Pregnancy, especially during the first trimester Breastfeeding (nursing)…
Fainting
…Pregnancy Shortness of breath Sudden onset (no warning signs) Blurred vision Confusion Trouble talking Taking longer than a few seconds to regain consciousness Fainting when you turn your head to…
Hypercoagulation
…(some types of cancer increase the proteins that clot your blood) Pregnancy (which increases the pressure in your pelvis and legs and can cause blood clots to form) Using birth…
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
…you touch things, especially food. Other less common causes of HUS include the use of certain medicines, certain infections, and pregnancy. DIAGNOSIS How is hemolytic uremic syndrome diagnosed? Your healthcare…
Appendicitis
…urine, and possibly a pregnancy test. Additional tests may include an X-ray, ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI. Can appendicitis be prevented or avoided? Appendicitis cannot be prevented. Research suggests there…
Blood Clots
…you are forced to sit for long periods (air, train, and car). Prolonged bed rest. This is often the case with surgery or illness. Pregnancy. Smoking. Obesity. Birth control pills/hormone…
AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)
…babies during pregnancy, childbirth, or while breastfeeding. DIAGNOSIS How is AIDS diagnosed? When you have HIV, your healthcare provider will monitor your CD4 count by ordering a blood test. A…
Helping Your Child Deal with Peer Pressure
…gives you an opportunity to sort out fact from fiction on certain things (drugs, alcohol, pregnancy, etc.). Securing your home’s TV and online devices. Most cable, internet, and cell phone…
Vaginal Inflammation (Vaginitis)
…cause an infection. The acid imbalance of the vagina can be changed by: Menstruation Pregnancy Diabetes Douching Antibiotics Contraceptive pills Steroids A common symptom of fungal infections is a thick,…