- 41. Mononucleosis
- (Mononucleosis )
- ... to be careful of certain complications such as an enlarged spleen. Rest and adequate fluids are key to recovery. Signs and symptoms of mononucleosis may include: Fatigue Weakness Sore throat, ...
- 42. Serious Illnesses and Breastfeeding
- (Breastfeeding)
- ... of mastitis, an infection of a section of the breast. This condition is typically treated with antibiotics, frequent breastfeeding, and/or expression of milk with a pump, adequate fluids, pain medication, ...
- 43. Ear infection (middle ear)
- (Ear infection (middle ear))
- ... ear. Children are more likely than adults to get ear infections. Ear infections are often painful because of inflammation and buildup of fluids in the middle ear. Because ear infections often clear ...
- 44. Mesothelioma
- (Mesothelioma)
- ... caused by pressure on the large vein that leads from your upper body to your heart (superior vena cava syndrome) Pain caused by pressure on the nerves and spinal cord Accumulation of fluid in the chest ...
- 45. Meningitis
- (Meningitis)
- ... flu (influenza). Meningitis signs and symptoms may develop over several hours or over one or two days and, in anyone over the age of 2, typically include: High fever Severe headache that isn't easily ...
- 46. Melanoma
- (Melanoma)
- ... effects of these treatments are similar to those of the flu, including chills, fatigue, fever, headache and muscle aches. Ipilimumab (Yervoy) is another drug that uses your immune system to fight melanoma. ...
- 47. Bird flu (avian influenza)
- (Bird flu (avian influenza))
- Bird flu is caused by a type of influenza virus that rarely infects humans. But when bird flu does strike humans, it's often deadly. More than half the people who become infected with bird flu die of ...
- 48. Autism
- (Autism)
- ... number of cases, but taken together, the influence of genes may be substantial. Some genetic problems seem to be inherited, whereas others happen spontaneously. Environmental factors. Many health problems ...
- 49. Asbestosis
- (Asbestosis)
- ... In addition, smoking may cause emphysema, which further reduces your lung reserves. Get vaccinated. Because of your impaired lung condition, treat a cold or a bout of the flu promptly to avoid complications. ...
- 50. Measles
- (Measles)
- ... rest and avoid busy activities. Sip something. Drink plenty of water, fruit juice and herbal tea to replace fluids lost by fever and sweating. Seek respiratory relief. Use a humidifier to ...
