- 21. Complex regional pain syndrome
- (Complex regional pain syndrome)
- ... in skin color, which can range from white and mottled to red or blue Changes in skin texture, which may become tender, thin or shiny in the affected area Changes in hair and nail growth Joint stiffness, ...
- 22. Lesbian and Bisexual Health Fact Sheet
- (Lesbian and Bisexual Women)
- ... options for cancer treatment. Pubic lice. Also known as crabs, pubic lice are small parasites that live in the genital areas and other areas with coarse hair. Pubic lice are spread through ...
- 23. Vitiligo
- (Vitiligo)
- Vitiligo (vit-ih-LI-go) is a condition in which your skin loses melanin, the pigment that determines the color of your skin, hair and eyes. Vitiligo occurs when the cells that produce melanin die or ...
- 24. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
- (Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV))
- ... is a tiny organ called the vestibular labyrinth. It includes three loop-shaped structures (semicircular canals) that contain fluid and fine, hair-like sensors that monitor the rotation of your head. Other ...
- 25. Vascular dementia
- (Vascular dementia)
- ... to get up from a chair and walk across the room Sense of touch and sight Coordination Balance Brain imaging Images of your brain can pinpoint visible abnormalities caused by strokes, blood vessel ...
- 26. Questions about chemotherapy in Shanghai
- (Chemotherapy)
- ... a doctor's office, clinic, or home in regular treatment cycles. Side effects can include nausea, hair loss, weight loss , digestive problems, and fatigue. Follow the links below to find us comprehensive ...
- 27. To know chemo side effects you may face in Shanghai?
- (Chemotherapy)
- ... have been vomiting for more than one day or if you cannot keep liquids down. Hair loss Some chemo can cause you to lose your hair. You may lose the hair on your head, face, arms, armpits, and groin. ...
- 28. What Dental Procedures to Avoid When Pregnant
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... on your back a dentists chair for longer durations and hours. The best option is to push back all types of non-urgent dental work until your baby is born. Few elective procedures, for example teeth polishing ...
- 29. Hypothyroidism
- (Hypothyroidism)
- ... stiffness Pain, stiffness or swelling in your joints Muscle weakness Heavier than normal menstrual periods Brittle fingernails and hair Depression When hypothyroidism isn't treated, signs ...
- 30. Ulcerative colitis
- (Ulcerative colitis)
- ... can help reduce inflammation, but they have numerous side effects, including weight gain, excessive facial hair, mood swings, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, bone fractures, cataracts, ...
- 31. Bedsores (Pressure sores)
- (Bedsores (pressure sores) )
- ... use a wheelchair or confines them to a bed for prolonged periods. Bedsores can develop quickly and are often difficult to treat. Several care strategies can help prevent some bedsores and promote healing. ...
- 32. Whipple's disease
- (Whipple's disease)
- ... hair-like projections (villi) that help your body absorb nutrients. Whipple's disease damages the villi, impairing nutrient absorption. Nutritional deficiencies are common in people with Whipple's disease ...
- 33. Diabetes
- (Diabetes)
- ... at risk of type 2 diabetes. Polycystic ovary syndrome. For women, having polycystic ovary syndrome — a common condition characterized by irregular menstrual periods, excess hair growth and obesity — ...
- 34. Spinal cord injury
- (Spinal cord injury )
- ... may also restore function. These include: Modern wheelchairs. Improved, lighter weight wheelchairs are making people with a spinal cord injury more mobile and more comfortable. For some, an electric ...
- 35. Swimmer's ear
- (Swimmer's ear)
- ... in your ear canal. Cleaning your ear with a cotton swab or hairpin, scratching inside your ear with a finger, or wearing headphones or hearing aids can cause small breaks in the skin that allow bacteria ...
- 36. Oral lichen planus
- (Oral lichen planus)
- ... hair loss. Nails. Lichen planus of the toenails or fingernails, also rare, may result in ridges on the nails, thinning or splitting of nails, and temporary or permanent nail loss. When to see ...
- 37. Inhalants
- (Substance Abuse)
- ... polishes, oven cleaners, and disinfectants. This means nearly all products in pressurized spray cans can be abused, including hair spray, deodorants, computer cleaners, and spray paint. Fuels inhaled for ...
- 38. Anabolic Steroids
- (Substance Abuse)
- ... to continue.” You would think that unwanted side effects such as shrunken testicles and breast growth (gynecomastia) for boys and facial hair and deep, masculine voices for girls would deter kids from ...
- 39. Teen Love Connection
- (Dating & Sex)
- ... hair), just get over it. “You aren’t the one who has to be in the relationship,” Dr. Barratt reminds. The same goes for unsolicited advice or involving yourself in your child’s relationship problems. ...
- 40. Contagious Health Problems in Schools
- (School)
- ... in more detail elsewhere on this site. Head Lice Head lice are crawling insects, only about one-sixteenth of an inch long that live and multiply in human hair. Lice are not a major health problem, ...