PtEd – ERYTHEMA MULTIFORME
ERYTHEMA MULTIFORME PROBLEM An acute inflammatory disorder of the skin and mucous membranes, erythema multiforme is usually self-limited and benign. A severe form is known as Stevens–Johnson syndrome or […]
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PtEd – EPIDIDYMITIS
EPIDIDYMITIS PROBLEM Epididymitis is infection of the gland behind the testicle that stores and carries sperm. This may be a sudden or chronic problem. Discomfort should go away […]
PtEd – ENDOMETRITIS
ENDOMETRITIS PROBLEM You have an infection of the inside of the uterus. CAUSE One or more types of bacteria that invaded damaged tissue following your delivery could cause endometritis. The […]
PtEd – EMPHYSEMA
EMPHYSEMA PROBLEM Emphysema is a chronic lung disease and incurable. Emphysema can only be managed; the goal of treatment is to improve the activities of daily living and […]
PtEd – EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION PILLS
EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION PILLS The morning-after pill can be used as emergency contraception (EC) after unprotected sex or your birth control failed. There are two medications used for […]
PtEd – ECZEMA
ECZEMA PROBLEM Red, itching, scaling, and thickening of skin occurs in patches. You may have papules (bumps) with vesicles (clear fluid) that can be found especially on the […]
PtEd – DYSPAREUNIA (PAIN WITH INTERCOURSE)
DYSPAREUNIA (PAIN WITH INTERCOURSE) PROBLEM As many as 60% of women complain of pain with sexual intercourse, also known as dyspareunia. Pain may occur with insertion of and/or […]
PtEd – DYSMENORRHEA (PAINFUL MENSTRUAL CRAMPS OR PERIODS)
DYSMENORRHEA (PAINFUL MENSTRUAL CRAMPS OR PERIODS) PROBLEM Painful menstrual cramps, or dysmenorrhea, can cause occasional diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, and headache with periods. CAUSE A substance called prostaglandin causes most […]
PtEd – DIARRHEA
DIARRHEA PROBLEM Diarrhea is loose, watery bowel movements (BMs). CAUSE There are many causes of diarrhea, including viral and bacterial infections and parasites. PREVENTION A.Avoid raw seafood and undercooked foods. B.Store food in the refrigerator within 1 hour of cooking to prevent the growth of bacteria. Especially avoid buffet or picnic foods left out […]
PtEd – DIABETES
DIABETES PROBLEM You have been diagnosed as having diabetes. Diabetes does not go away; you have to manage it every day. It is a condition in which your […]