Search Results

4001 results found
Health topics
… and Injuries On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … wound. Back pain is often caused by an injury to one or more of the structures of the back. But it may have another … A fever. Symptoms occur more often or are more severe. Learn more Over-the-counter medicines Acetaminophen Aspirin …
Health topics
… months. After 2 months, the baby's feeding patterns become more regular, which helps prevent mastitis. Mastitis can … newborn, and many women quit breastfeeding altogether. But you can keep nursing your baby. In fact, breastfeeding … weaning helps prevent your breasts from getting too full. Learn more Weaning Breastfeeding Positions Quick Tips: …
Health topics
… Coughs, Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … to an irritated airway. Coughs have certain traits you can learn to recognize. A cough is only a symptom, not a … problems. A dry, non-productive "psychogenic cough" is seen more often in children than in adults. Antibiotic use Many …
Health topics
… Animal and Human Bites On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … should always be supervised around animals. Dog bites occur more than any other animal bite. They happen most often in … gets worse. Symptoms occur more often or are more severe. Learn more Over-the-counter medicines Acetaminophen Aspirin …
Health topics
… Older Than 1 Year Person Faints Choking While Alone Baby (Younger Than 1 Year) Overview A person … This may cause the object to pop out. You may need to use more force for a large person and less for a child or small … the person is breathing on their own or until help arrives. Learn more CPR Basics Choking While Alone If you choke while …
Health topics
… Cancer On this page: Health Tools Lowering Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … may play a role in causing cervical cancer, such as having more than one sex partner or smoking cigarettes. What are … care provider for more information on the HPV vaccine. Learn more Cervical Cancer Screening HPV: Should I Get the …
Health topics
… and Injuries, Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … often comes with age. As people get older, ear problems are more likely to be related to: Heredity. The age of onset and … or dizziness. Symptoms occur more often or are more severe. Learn more Over-the-counter medicines Acetaminophen Aspirin …
Health topics
… Hip Problems, Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … (acetabulum) in the pelvis. The hip joint is tighter and more stable than the shoulder joint, but it doesn't move as … on the hip. Symptoms occur more often or are more severe. Learn more Over-the-counter medicines Acetaminophen Aspirin …
Health topics
… Light-Headedness and Vertigo On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … fall. Dizziness can occur in people of any age. But it's more common among older adults. A fear of dizziness can … Fainting. Symptoms occur more often or are more severe. Learn more Preventing Falls in Older Adults Vertigo: Staying …
Health topics
… to find health problems early? Screening tests help your doctor look for certain diseases before any symptoms … appear. Often, the earlier a disease is diagnosed, the more likely it is that it can be cured or successfully … vision, hearing, height, and weight, among other things. Learn more Bilirubin Test Congenital Heart Defects in …