- 41. Spinal cord injury
- (Spinal cord injury )
- ... part or all skin sensations. Therefore, your skin can't send a message to your brain when it's injured by things such as prolonged pressure, heat or cold. This can make you more susceptible to pressure ...
- 42. Hyperthyroidism
- (Hyperthyroidism)
- ... flow to your head and may help relieve pressure on your eyes. Try over-the-counter creams for swollen skin. Over-the-counter creams containing hydrocortisone or triamcinolone acetonide (Cortaid ...
- 43. Ovarian cancer
- (Ovarian cancer)
- ... at increased risk of cancers of the uterine lining (endometrium), colon, ovary and stomach. Family history of ovarian cancer. If women in your family have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, you ...
- 44. Swimmer's ear
- (Swimmer's ear)
- ... Excess moisture in your ear. Heavy perspiration, prolonged humid weather or water that remains in your ear after swimming can create a favorable environment for bacteria. Scratches or abrasions ...
- 45. Talk to Your Teen About Drugs—And Keep Talking
- (Substance Abuse)
- ... he wants. But with prolonged use, the addictive substance triggers long-lasting changes in the chemical composition of the brain. At that point professional treatment is required to cure him of his compulsive ...
- 46. Oral thrush
- (Oral thrush)
- ... tests to monitor your liver function, especially if you require prolonged treatment or have a history of liver disease. These suggestions may help during an outbreak of oral thrush: Practice good ...
- 47. Drug Appendix
- (Substance Abuse)
- ... Virilon (methyltestosterone); Anadrol (oxymetholone); Anavar (oxandrolone), Delatestryl, Depo- Testosterone, Testoderm (testosterone); Dianabol (methandrostenolone); Durabolin, Deca-Durabolin (nandrolone); ...
- 48. When Puberty Starts Early
- (Puberty)
- ... precocious puberty, which manifests itself by causing premature growth. Suppressive therapy does not permanently stunt growth; what it does is prolong the prepubertal period of childhood. Sexual development ...
- 49. Making Healthy Food Choices
- (Nutrition)
- ... gastrointestinal problems, including colon cancer, irritable bowel syndrome, and diverticulitis. In children, however, fiber's only proven benefit is its ability to ease constipation—providing bulk that ...
- 50. Obesity
- (Obesity)
- ... high blood sugar, high blood pressure, high triglycerides and high cholesterol Heart disease Stroke Cancer, including cancer of the uterus, cervix, ovaries, breast, colon, rectum and prostate Sleep ...
- 51. Uterine fibroids
- (Uterine fibroids)
- ... have symptoms, the most common symptoms of uterine fibroids include: Heavy menstrual bleeding Prolonged menstrual periods — seven days or more of menstrual bleeding Pelvic pressure or pain Frequent ...
