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Complications of the Flu During Pregnancy
Influenza, referred to by most people as “the flu,” is a respiratory illness that passes from person to person via droplets in the air or physical contact with contaminated surfaces. The flu produces many symptoms including fever, sore throat, runny nose, fatigue, cough, headache, nausea and vomiting. The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention reports nearly 200,000 people in the United States are hospitalized annually for flu-related complications. One of the most at-risk groups for developing flu complications is pregnant women.
Kids & Ringworm
Despite its unfortunate name, ringworm has nothing to do with worms. Ringworm is a fungal skin infection in the same family as athlete’s foot and jock itch. The fungus forms a ring pattern on the skin or scalp, and that is where the name comes from. Ringworm is a common fungal infection for kids to get.
5 Scary Birth Control Side Effects You Shouldn’t Ignore
It’s estimated that more than 11 million women use oral contraceptives (aka “the pill”) in the U.S. alone. It’s hard to believe but it wasn’t always easily accessible. During the 60’s, oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) were illegal in eight states, and it wasn’t until years later that the benefits of birth control were recognized by the FDA. In addition to preventing pregnancy, birth control pills are also commonly used to treat a whole host of problems including severe cramps, irregular periods, and acne.
Lady Gaga’s Hip Labral Tear: Are You at Risk for One?
Lady Gagas tour operators, Live Nation, announced February 14, 2013 that she would be cancelling the remainder of her tour due to a hip injury. As a physical therapist for womens health, this headline immediately got my attention. And because hip labral injury diagnosis is on the increase, you should be interested too.
Reasons for a High-Risk Pregnancy
Although it’s usually a happy time in a woman’s life, pregnancy is not without its risks. You may have a high-risk pregnancy due to a physical condition or illness you had before you got pregnant or you may develop a condition during your pregnancy, such as gestational diabetes. A doctor should monitor you often during pregnancy to keep risk factors under control.