Physical Health (Page 5)

fibromyalgia

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Five years might not be seen as too long, however, constant pain, sleep difficulties, migraines and headaches, as well as problems with mental processes can make those 5 years feel like a never-ending hell. I am a 19 year old young woman, and finally, after 5 years begging various doctors to answer questions regarding all issues with my body, I was able to rule out other possible conditions and come to the conclusion that what I most likely have is Fibromyalgia. It all started 7 years ago, when I was admitted to Mater Dei Hospital with Tachycardia: my heart was beating at an average rateRead More…

covid positive family member

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Few weeks ago my husband was feeling unwell, just a sore throat and body aches but no fever. He tested positive to Covid19… This COVID-19 has been a word that everyone seems to be afraid of. I would like to share my experience so that others that may have to go through it wont feel as helpless as I felt. Few weeks ago my husband was feeling unwell, just a sore throat and body aches but no fever. We thought it would be best that he goes to do the test before going to see our family gp. He tested positive to covid19. The shockRead More…

osteoporosis osteopenia

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In discussing osteoporosis and bone health, it’s good that there are things you can do to fight osteoporosis and promote healthier bones…. Osteoporosis is a health condition that develops over a number of years. It weakens bones, making them more fragile and more likely to break. It is often diagnosed when a fall or sudden impact causes a fracture. Osteopenia (bone loss) would have been taking place for years before osteoporosis occurs. This is why it is important to do a bone density scan (depending on your age and risk factors) to check how strong your bones are. If you do have osteopenia, there areRead More…

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Women have unique oral health concerns due to fluctuating hormone levels during menstrual cycle, pregnancy and menopause… Oral health is the health of your mouth, including your teeth, gums, throat, and the bones around the mouth, joints and chewing muscles. Good oral health is more than just decay-free teeth. The mouth is the gateway to the body and will also reflect many systemic health problems, such as diabetes, leukaemia and lupus. General care for your mouth Dentists recommend that everyone brush their teeth at least twice a day for two minutes with fluoride toothpaste (concentration as close to 1500ppm F-as possible – you find thisRead More…

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Certain health conditions affecting women in a different way than men include breast cancer, UTIs, anxiety and depression, and more… Although women suffer from the same health conditions as men, women are affected and suffer in different ways and in some cases more severely then men. The main example of this is breast cancer, although men can suffer from breast cancer it affects women in larger numbers and women are at a much higher risk of developing breast cancer. For example alcohol, even though men are more likely to become addicted the affects of alcoholism are more serious in women. Alcoholism in women can increaseRead More…

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Many mothers worry about when is the right age to allow their daughters to start using tampons and usually discourage their tween daughters from using them right away from their first period.  Many tweens also prefer to use sanitary pads for the first few months, some girls are also scared and have no intention of even trying.  . Deciding whether or not a girl can use tampons depends on two things: is she responsible enough to use tampons safely and is she OK with the idea of using them in the first place? However it is perfectly safe should your daughter feel she wants orRead More…

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Pelvic Organ Prolapse. So much lack of awareness about it, yet so many women are struggling because of it. In fact, it affects about 50% of women who have had children (but it can also affect women who have not had children) What is pelvic organ prolapse? Put ‘simply’ it is when one (or more) of your pelvic organs, i.e. the rectum, bladder, or uterus, drops down into the vagina. It happens when there is a lack of support by the pelvic floor muscles, ligaments, and fascia. What are the symptoms of a prolapse? For some women, there are not many symptoms, and they getRead More…

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“I laughed so hard I almost wet myself.” How many times have we heard a woman we know say this? How many times have you said it yourself? What about those light-hearted comments and jokes related to ‘peezing’, i.e. when you sneeze and pee at the same time. This is Stress Urinary Incontinence, which is an involuntary leakage of urine when there are increases in intra-abdominal pressure, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, jumping, running, squatting, and lifting. Yes, it is VERY common. In fact, 1 in 4 women over the age of 18 will experience episodes of stress urinary incontinence. Is it normal? No. IsRead More…