Symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy, such as pelvic pain and vaginal bleeding, often begin six to eight weeks after the last normal menstrual period. When an ectopic pregnancy occurs in the fallopian tube, it can cause the tube to rupture, resulting in profound bleeding and severe pain. This can be life-threatening and is considered a true medical emergency.
The type of pneumonia vaccines, at what age you receive them and how often to get vaccinated depend on your age and the status of your immune system. For adults age 65 and older and younger adults with compromised immune systems, the most important vaccine is the one to prevent bacterial infection with Strep pneumoniae.
Blunt trauma to the chest can lead to pleurisy, inflammation of the pleura. The pleura is the thin lining that covers the lungs and the inside wall of the chest cavity. Normally the two surfaces slide easily over each other as we breathe in and out. The inflammation of pleurisy causes chest pain that hurts more when taking a deep breath, coughing or sneezing.
Glossitis is inflammation of the tongue, which may cause the tongue to become sensitive, painful, red and swollen. Possible causes include:
• A yeast infection (thrush) — usually you would see a white coating on parts of the tongue
• A virus infection, such as oral herpes
• Non-infected ulcers called aphthous stomatitis
• A vitamin or mineral deficiency, especially a B12 or iron deficiency
• A very dry mouth because of decrease saliva production (from medication or part of Sjögren’s syndrome)
The location of a headache may suggest the cause. For example, migraine often starts on one side of the head. Pain and tenderness over one of the facial sinuses suggests sinus blockage or infection. Headache with neck pain and stiffness could be just muscle spasm, but on rare occasions the combination could be due to meningitis or bleeding around in and around the brain.
Depersonalization is the feeling of being disconnected from one’s own body or thoughts. People say it feels like they are observing themselves outside of their bodies or living in a dream state. Depersonalization can present as its own disorder but is also associated with other conditions like personality disorders, seizure disorders, substance use, and certain brain disorders.
It’s never normal to hear the loud, rasping breathing of stridor. Since stridor can be caused by partial blockage of the upper airway, new onset requires an immediate call for medical advice or prompt in-person medical evaluation. Some causes include infection such as croup or epiglottitis, a foreign body, a tumor or abscess, and a vocal cord problem.
The best therapies for neck pain depend on its cause. Some of the more common causes of neck include:
• muscle strain
• osteoarthritis
• rheumatoid arthritis or related conditions
• minor injury
• disc disease
For many of these, initial treatment may include heat, gentle stretching exercises balanced with rest, acetaminophen, and/or anti-inflammatory medicines (such as ibuprofen). Standard treatment for rheumatoid arthritis includes anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive medicines.
Intermittent use of a neck brace and consultation with a physical therapist are often recommended for persistent neck pain. When a nerve is compressed (as may occur with disc disease), a cortisone injection may be helpful.
If symptoms (such as fever or severe pain after an injury) suggest there may be a serious cause, prompt medical evaluation is warranted.
The best therapies for neck pain depend on its cause. Some of the more common causes of neck include:
• muscle strain
• osteoarthritis
• rheumatoid arthritis or related conditions
• minor injury
• disc disease
For many of these, initial treatment may include heat, gentle stretching exercises balanced with rest, acetaminophen, and/or anti-inflammatory medicines (such as ibuprofen). Standard treatment for rheumatoid arthritis includes anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive medicines.
Intermittent use of a neck brace and consultation with a physical therapist are often recommended for persistent neck pain. When a nerve is compressed (as may occur with disc disease), a cortisone injection may be helpful.
If symptoms (such as fever or severe pain after an injury) suggest there may be a serious cause, prompt medical evaluation is warranted.
Warts are caused by human papilloma virus (HPV) infections. There are many different HPV strains. Most warts develop from non-cancerous HPV infections and never progress from a wart to cancer. However, some HPV strains cause cellular changes that do progress to cancer, often without forming a visible wart. Areas of the body most susceptible to HPV related cancer are the mouth, anus and the cervix in women.