PtEd – VAGINAL BLEEDING: SECOND AND THIRD TRIMESTER
VAGINAL BLEEDING: SECOND AND THIRD TRIMESTER PROBLEM Vaginal bleeding may occur during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy (more than 12 weeks). The bleeding may range from […]
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PtEd – URINARY TRACT INFECTION DURING PREGNANCY: PYELONEPHRITIS
URINARY TRACT INFECTION DURING PREGNANCY: PYELONEPHRITIS PROBLEM You have been diagnosed with an infection of the kidney (where urine is made). Bladder infections can spread to the kidney. CAUSE Bacteria […]
PtEd – URINARY TRACT INFECTION (UTI)
URINARY TRACT INFECTION (UTI) PROBLEM You have a bladder infection. The symptoms include painful, frequent urination and pain over your bladder. Your symptoms may be mild, moderate, or […]
PtEd – URINARY RETENTION
URINARY RETENTION PROBLEM Urinary retention is the inability to empty your bladder. Symptoms include not being able to urinate or the inability to empty your bladder completely. Acute urinary retention can cause a great deal of discomfort or pain when you cannot empty your bladder […]
PtEd – URINARY INCONTINENCE: WOMEN
URINARY INCONTINENCE: WOMEN PROBLEM Urinary incontinence is when you “leak” or are unable to hold your urine. Incontinence is not considered a normal part of aging. CAUSE The cause depends on the type of incontinence you have. Incontinence is common in conditions that cause pressure on […]
PtEd – TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA
TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA PROBLEM Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic condition causing extreme, sporadic, sudden burning or shock-like pain of the cheek area of the face. It occurs most often […]
PtEd – TRICHOMONIASIS
TRICHOMONIASIS PROBLEM You may experience increased vaginal discharge that is yellow-green or watery gray in color. It may have a foul, “fishy” odor. You may also have vaginal […]
PtEd – TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATTACK
TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATTACK PROBLEM/CAUSE A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a temporary loss of brain function caused by a decrease of blood flow to the brain. It is […]
PtEd – TOXOPLASMOSIS
TOXOPLASMOSIS PROBLEM Toxoplasmosis is an infection acquired through contact with infected cat feces or from eating raw or undercooked meat. CAUSE Toxoplasmosis is caused by a parasite and acquired through contact with infected cat feces (cleaning a cat’s litter box), by eating raw or undercooked […]
PtEd – TIPS TO RELIEVE CONSTIPATION
TIPS TO RELIEVE CONSTIPATION PROBLEM Constipation is an infrequent and difficult passing of hard stools and sensation of incomplete emptying or straining. CAUSE There are many reasons why you have […]