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JAUNDICE AND HEPATITIS  PROBLEM Jaundice is a yellow tinge of the skin. Your blood contains too much bilirubin—a yellow pigment found in bile, which is a fluid secreted […]

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS)  PROBLEM Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is an irritative and inflammatory disorder of the intestine. You may have diarrhea, constipation, or problems with alternating constipation […]

IRON-DEFICIENCY ANEMIA (PREGNANCY)  PROBLEM You have a “low blood count” called iron-deficiency anemia. Iron is needed for red blood formation. CAUSE This is caused by a deficiency of iron in […]

IRON-DEFICIENCY ANEMIA  PROBLEM You have been diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia. Iron is an important building block for red cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body. CAUSES Iron-deficiency anemia […]

INSULIN THERAPY DURING PREGNANCY  You Have Been Prescribed Insulin Therapy: A.Your insulin needs may change weekly because of the change in your hormones (you become more insulin resistant as your pregnancy progresses). B.Insulin therapy is safe for your baby. Insulin does not cross the placenta like sugar does. C.The insulin lowers your blood sugar and therefore controls the amount of sugar that goes to your baby. D.You may have been prescribed Humulin insulin, which works very much like your own body’s insulin. E.Some of the insulin therapies have a mix of short-term regular (clear) insulin with intermediate-acting (cloudy) insulin: 1.You will be instructed in how to mix and give yourself your insulin. 2.The first key to insulin therapy is to be able to recognize signs of too much and too little insulin. A chart is included to post on your refrigerator (see Table III.6). 3.The second key is to let people know you are on insulin. You need a Medical Aalert bracelet or necklace as well as information to put in your […]

INSECT BITES AND STINGS  PROBLEM Insect bites or stings cause skin changes and other reactions: A.Seek immediate help if you or a family member have any symptoms of allergic reaction or anaphylaxis, either immediately after the bite or 8 to 12 hours after the […]

INFLUENZA (FLU)  PROBLEM Influenza (flu) is an acute, self-limiting, febrile illness of the respiratory tract. You are contagious for 24 to 48 hours before feeling symptoms, and you […]

HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS  PROBLEM Human papillomavirus (HPV), also known as condyloma, or genital or venereal warts, is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). HPV is the most common STI: A.You may experience “bumps” or lesions on the genitals or perianal area. They may be raised and rough appearing, […]