Perhaps the biggest enemy of good health is ignorance. If you don't have an understanding of the way some symptoms interact with each other, you may not be able to give your doctor an accurate report of your medical condition, and he or she may be consequently unable to provide you with the treatment you need.
When it comes to less common medical conditions, recognizing the signs that you need treatment is a vital first step.
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Taking care of your feet is very important. There are many people who don't understanding how to properly care for their feet, and, because of that, they end up having injuries. One common foot injury is stress fractures. Here are some things that you need to know about stress fractures of the foot.
What Causes A Stress Fracture?
Stress fractures happen when you put too much pressure of the same type and the same placement on your foot.
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Vaginal dryness is an often-painful condition that affects50% of post-menopausal women, and 17% of women aged 18- 50. This is extremely uncomfortable and symptoms can include itching, burning, and pain during intercourse. There are some treatment options available to curb dryness, and your doctor may be able to prescribe medication that shows efficacy.
Some things that cause vaginal dryness are:
1. Lack of estrogen. The primary cause of vaginal dryness is lack of estrogen, which typically occurs during menopause.
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Foot pain should never be ignored. Unfortunately, some people do ignore it and often miss the chance to receive non-surgical treatment that could alleviate the pain. Conditions, such as Morton's neuroma, are easily treated, but only if you get help as soon as possible. If you are experiencing pain between your third and fourth toes, there is a possibility that you have Morton's neuroma.
What Causes Morton's Neuroma?
Morton's neuroma is a condition that causes nerve tissue in your foot to thicken.
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When you are pregnant, your body goes through huge changes that can sometimes make you feel like your body is not your own. This is often because you crave things and feel things that you never have before and they are completely foreign to you. Thankfully, this is completely normal, and your OBGYN will likely reassure you of this at each appointment. Your OBGYN is going to be there to help you handle these changes and experiences, and they may even be able to give you some pregnancy safe medication to help you best deal with some of them.
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