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Initially, an ectopic pregnancy may cause typical symptoms of early pregnancy such as breast tenderness and nausea. Then usually within 6 to 8 weeks after the last menstrual period, an ectopic pregnancy will cause pelvic pain and/or vaginal bleeding.

To help reduce acid reflux you want to limit foods and beverages that cause the lower esophageal sphincter to relax during digestion. Examples include coffee, chocolate, fatty foods, peppermint and spearmint. Limit acidic foods that make the irritation worse when they are regurgitated, such as citrus fruits and tomatoes. Also avoid carbonated beverages, as burps of gas force the esophageal sphincter to open and can promote reflux.

Jaundice is the medical term to describe a yellowing of the skin or sclerae (whites of the eyes). Jaundice is due to excess bilirubin pigment in the blood getting deposited in skin and other parts of the body. High levels of bilirubin can be caused by:
•    Liver disease, such as hepatitis or cirrhosis
•    Bile duct obstruction from a gallstone or stricture in the duct 
•    Red blood cells breaking down at an abnormally fast rate, known as hemolysis. 

Measures to help ease the discomfort of a sore throat include:
•    Drinking plenty of water to prevent dehydration
•    Gargling with warm salty water to ease throat pain
•    Drinking warm liquids (tea or broth) or cool liquids or eating gelatin desserts or flavored ices to soothe the throat
•    Using a cool mist vaporizer to relieve throat dryness
•    Using nonprescription throat lozenges or anesthetic throat sprays
•    Taking ibuprofen or acetaminophen

Dysphagia is the medical term for difficulty swallowing. Swallowing difficulties fall into two general categories: oropharyngeal and esophageal. In oropharyngeal dysphagia, it’s challenging to move chewed food toward the back of your throat so you can swallow it. In esophageal dysphagia, it feels like something is stuck in your throat when you swallow. You also may feel like food gets stuck in your chest on its way down.

Anhedonia is the inability to take pleasure in usually pleasurable activities. Nothing is fun — not eating, playing, socializing or having sex. A person also can't experience satisfaction at work. Anhedonia is best known as a symptom of depression. In fact, many people with depression don't report low mood. Instead they describe anhedonia, or flatness in their day-to-day lives.

Withdrawal symptoms generally begin 12 to 24 hours after stopping caffeine use but can appear within 6 hours. So it’s not unusual to notice the symptoms in the morning after drinking coffee the previous day. On average, withdrawal symptoms last one or two days, but they can continue for as long as two weeks.

Headache is the most common withdrawal symptom, experienced by up to 50% of caffeine users. Other symptoms are fatigue, low energy, decreased alertness, and depressed or irritable mood. Intellectual performance, vigilance, and psychomotor speed decline. 
 

Cholesterol is a type of fat — or what doctors call a lipid. Cholesterol and other lipids are as necessary for humans and other animals as water or air. Cholesterol is the main component of cell membranes and other structures, a kind of building block for body tissues. Certain glands use it to produce corticosteroids and hormones, including testosterone and estrogen. The liver uses it to help make the bile acids you need in order to digest and absorb fats. Cholesterol is also an important precursor to vitamin D. Cholesterol gets is bad name because high blood levels of LDL cholesterol are linked to heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular diseases.

The prostate is a small gland in men approximately the size and shape of a walnut. It sits directly below the bladder, in front of the rectum. The prostate is a part of the male reproductive tract. It produces fluid that combines with sperm to make semen. The prostate surrounds the tube that carries urine from the bladder (urethra). At birth, the prostate gland is tiny. During puberty, the prostate expands evenly. The enlargement that occurs in the second half of life is concentrated in the part of the gland next to the urethra.