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Body Image After Cancer Treatment

… affect a person's body image include: Losing a breast because of breast cancer. Having erection problems after … a colostomy bag, either for a while or permanently, because of colorectal cancer surgery. Body changes Physical … having cancer. Sexual problems Treatment for cancer may cause sexual problems. For example, nerve damage from surgery …

PTSD Myths

… get PTSD if you have lived through a traumatic event that caused you to fear for your life, see horrible things, and feel helpless. Strong emotions caused by the event create changes in the brain that may … violent crimes, sexual assaults, childhood neglect or abuse, and natural disasters such as hurricanes or …

Building Resilience

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Helping Children With Disabilities Stay Active

Guidelines for food beverage sales Boosting the sales of nutritious food in schools

Tonometry

… which is called intraocular pressure (IOP). This test is used to check for glaucoma , an eye disease that can cause blindness by damaging the nerve in the back of the eye ( optic nerve ). Damage to the optic nerve may be caused by a buildup of fluid that does not drain properly out …

Gonorrhea

… Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. In women, the infection may occur in the … men and women, a gonorrhea infection in the rectum may cause discharge from the anus, rectal pain, mucous with … infection may occur in the throat but, does not usually cause symptoms. Symptoms may appear 2 to 7 days after being …

Chlamydia

… Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. The infection may occur in the rectum (the … the infection. A chlamydia infection in the rectum may cause discharge from the anus, rectal pain, mucous with … infection may occur in the throat but does not usually cause symptoms. Symptoms may appear 2 to 3 weeks after …

Eye Injuries

… swimming and gymnastics. (There's no body contact or use of a ball, bat, or racquet.) Blows to the eye Direct … liquid chemical, or chemical fumes get into the eye. Many substances won't cause damage if they are flushed out of the … quickly. Acids (such as bleach or battery acid) and alkali substances (such as oven cleansers or fertilizers) can …

Iron Deficiency Anemia

… Iron Deficiency Anemia On this page: Cause Prevention Symptoms What Happens Examinations and Tests … Being grumpy or cranky. Feeling dizzy. Pale skin. Craving substances that aren't food ( pica ). In particular, a … iron pill you can take. Do not take iron pills with certain substances. Don't take your iron pills within 2 hours of …