5170 results found
Health topics
… Health Risks On this page: Overview Overview Many things can affect how your body … of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health … If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to …
Health topics
… Weakness and Fatigue On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … as a urinary tract infection or a respiratory infection. Problems with the thyroid gland. This gland regulates the … may cause fatigue. It usually goes away as the illness clears up. Most of the time, mild fatigue occurs with a health …
Health topics
… alcohol and other drugs even though you know it's causing problems in your life. Another sign is that you have a … swings and affect your sleep and your ability to think, learn, reason, remember, and solve problems. Harm many organs … can do to reduce your risk of serious health problems and injuries caused by alcohol or drug use. Avoid risky …
Health topics
… Posterior Vitreous Detachment On this page: … of the gel form and drift through the eye. These strands appear as floaters . In addition to normal, age-related changes … or inflammation or can happen after eye surgery. What problems can happen when you have PVD? Posterior vitreous …
Health topics
… Lungs and Airways Learning Center Learn about your lungs and airways Healthy … love and have a good quality of life. But some people have problems with their lungs from smoking, disease, or … Pleurisy Pneumocystis Pneumonia and AIDS Pneumonia Pressure Injuries From Scuba Diving Preventing Choking Productive …
Health topics
… Suicidal Thoughts or Threats On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … They may think that suicide is the only way to solve their problems and end their pain. People who have suicidal … concern No Suicide concern How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older …
Health topics
… Hyperventilation On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … may make you feel light-headed. You may have a rapid heartbeat and be short of breath. It also can lead to … and emotional stress . It also can occur because of problems caused by asthma or emphysema or after a head …
Health topics
… Breastfeeding On this page: Health Tools Benefits of Breastfeeding … and Nutrition Feeding Patterns Pumping and Storing Common Problems When To Call Topic … feed your baby. Doctors advise breastfeeding for up to 2 years and beyond. But your baby benefits from any amount of …
Health topics
… close before birth or shortly after. Hydroceles that appear later in life may be caused by an injury or surgery to … is to check for solid masses that may be caused by other problems, such as cancer of the testicle. Hydroceles are … Congenital Hydrocele Epididymitis Male Genital Problems and Injuries Spermatocele (Epididymal Cyst) Current as …
Health topics
… down a limb. Swelling can also be caused by heat-related problems. One example is heat edema from working or being … body area. Bruising (hematoma) from an injury is caused by tears in the small blood vessels under the skin. Bleeding can … relieve symptoms. Swelling and pain are very common with injuries. When you have swelling, make sure to look for …
