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Symptoms: Cold vs. Flu vs. Swine Flu
From my corner of the world, it feels like the flu season is striking early this year. The swine flu never really went away and other viruses are lurking out there too. When you start feeling symptomatic, you want to know what you dealing with: a common cold, the flu, or the swine flu.
Cold and Flu Tip: See a Doctor When . . .
It may be March, but we're still not over cold and flu season yet. If you're feeling ill, you may want to call in sick to work, but if your symptoms are severe, what you really might need is a visit to your doctor. According to FamilyDoctor.org, adults should call their doctors when:
- Your temperature is above 102°F for a few days
- Symptoms last more than 10 days, or they seem to get worse instead of better
- You have trouble breathing or shortness of breath
- You experience chest pressure or pain
- You feel like you're about to faint
- Symptoms include confusion or disorientation
- You experience severe or persistent vomiting
- You have severe pain in the head or forehead
- You have hoarseness, sore throat, or a cough that won't go away after 10 days
Did You Get Swollen Feet and Ankles?
Many women have to put up with the irritable and self-described "unsightly" issue of cankles (peripheral edema, medically speaking) late in their pregnancies. As a mother-to-be spends more time on her feet and the bodily fluids continue to multiply, the evidence of thicker legs and ankles often becomes evident.
Moms take note: Excessive swelling may be a sign of pre-eclampsia, a serious condition sometimes called toxemia, that includes high blood pressure and swelling.
Watch Out For: Sun Poisoning
So you've been out in the sun and you wore sunscreen, but unfortunately you forgot to reapply. You ended up with a nasty burn on your face and as you take a closer look, parts of your cheek appear kind of blistery and yellowish in color. What you've got is a case of sun poisoning (also called Photodermatitis, for those who want to impress their friends).
Allergy Symptoms vs. Cold Symptoms
Winter is slowly receding and in many places Spring has sprung (even though we have to wait a week for the official season change). With Spring weather comes blooming plants, trees and shrubs and with them pollen, the irritant that brings on hay fever. I for one live in denial of seasonal allergies and just like to pretend that I have a cold .
Cold Hard Facts: The Flu
The flu bug is flying around and the doctors at Harvard Medical School know that we all have some questions on the subject. Fortunately for us they have the answers for five commonly asked questions about colds and the flu. Here are highlights:
Baby Wellness: Lead Poisoning
When I think of lead poisoning, I think of old paint peeling off the wall. It can actually be a silent enemy. Just yesterday, a family in Utah discovered that their little girl has been affected by lead — not from sucking on a recalled toy, but from plates in their kitchen.
Ovarian Cancer: Are You Aware of the Symptoms?
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and I am wondering if you are aware of the symptoms. I don't mean to be a bummer, but in this case knowledge is power! The earlier this "silent killer" is detected the greater the chance of survival.
Ovarian Cancer: 4 Symptoms to Watch Out For
The New York Times is reporting that cancer experts have identified a set of health problems that may be symptoms of ovarian cancer. They are:
Heat Exhaustion - Know the Symptoms
If you live in a warm climate, or a place where the summer gets pretty hot and humid, you could be at risk for heat exhaustion if you're not careful. Heat exhaustion can happen after exposure to high temps, which can make you sweat profusely and cause your body to overheat. You're at risk if you are working out in the sun, or in a poorly ventilated hot and humid room.
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