weight loss and, 135, 136
Blood, coughing up, 102–3
Blood clots, 73, 96, 198, 239, 241–42, 245, 246, 291, 293, 298–99
Blood in eye whites, 48
Blood in semen, 177–80
benign causes, 178–79
doctor consultation, 179–80
emergency situations, 180
Blood in stool, 227–31, 301
belly pain and, 123–24
benign causes, 228
constipation and, 225
diarrhea and, 220
doctor consultation, 228–31
emergency situations, 231
Blood in urine, 195–202
benign causes, 196–97
doctor consultation, 197–99, 201
emergency situations, 201–2
Blood in vomit, 152–53
Blood pressure
high. See High blood pressure
low, 89–90, 137
Blood pressure medications, 13, 22, 188, 209, 223, 244
Blood thinners, 42, 43, 96, 179, 198, 230, 294, 298–99
Blurred vision, 9, 51–52, 107, 257
Boat cruises, and diarrhea, 217
Body aches
flu and, 68, 70
headaches and, 4
sore throat and, 71–72
Body swelling, 198
Botox, 266
Brachioradial pruritus, 281
Brain exercises, 38
Bras, 162
Breast cancer, 157, 160, 163, 305
Breastfeeding, 158, 160
Breast infections, 160
Breast injury, 158
Breast lump, 157–60
benign causes, 158
doctor consultation, 158, 160
emergency situations, 160
Breast nipple discharge. See Nipple discharge
Breast self-check up, 157
Breath, shortness of. See Shortness of breath
Bruises (bruising), 291–301
benign causes, 292–93
of breasts, 158
doctor consultation, 231, 293–97
emergency situations, 300–301
Bubble baths, 204
Burning back pain, 107
Burning belly pain, 120
Burning chest pain, 67, 80
Burning during urination, 178, 203, 204, 211, 290. See also Painful urination
Burning in legs, 240
Burning scalp, 288
“Butterfly rash,” 281, 288–89
Buzzing in ears, 57–58
C
Caffeine
constipation and, 222
diarrhea and, 217
fast or irregular heartbeat and, 83
frequent urination and, 209
headaches and, 4–5
insomnia and, 20
Calcium channel blockers, 86, 88, 223, 254, 271
Cancer. See also specific forms of cancer
back pain and, 108
bloating and, 144
blood in urine and, 199
lump in neck and, 64
screening tests, 304–5
shortness of breath and, 97
weight loss and, 136
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, 150–51
Car accidents, 113, 201–2
Carbonated sodas, 139, 142
Carbon monoxide poisoning, 17
Celiac disease, 122, 133, 217, 219, 257
Cellulitis, 241, 245, 279
Cervical cancer, 304, 305
Cervical spine, 104
Cesarean section, 171–72
Chemotherapies, 58–59, 97, 149, 287
Chest pain, 77–81
benign causes, 78–79
cough and, 103
doctor consultation, 79–80
emergency situations, 80–81
fast or irregular heartbeat and, 89, 90
shortness of breath and, 95–96
Chest strain, 78
Chest surgery, 162
Chewing gum, 139
Chewing tobacco, 72
Chills
back pain and, 112
belly pain and, 129–30
blood in semen and, 180
blood in urine and, 202
dizziness and, 33
frequent urination and, 213
joint and muscle pain and, 256–57
painful, warm, red skin and, 279
painful breasts and, 160
Chlamydia, 183, 206, 304
Cholecystitis, 125, 153
Cholesterol, 35, 188, 240, 257–58
Chronic fatigue syndrome/systemic exertion intolerance disease (CFS/SEID), 14–15
Chronic nonbacterial prostatitis, 179, 190
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), 85, 94, 95, 101
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), 39
Chronic venous insufficiency, 245
Cicatricial alopecia, 288
Cigarettes. See Smoking
Circadian rhythm, 19–20
Clostridium difficile, 122, 140–41, 219
Cluster headaches, 6–7, 51
Cocaine, 10, 132, 190, 261
Cochlear implants, 58
Coenzyme Q10, 258
Coffee. See Caffeine
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), 24
Cold medicine, and irregular heartbeat, 84–85
Colds
cough and, 99
ear pain and, 54
excessive sweating and, 267
headaches and, 4
lump in neck and, 62
sore throat and, 66–67
Colon cancer, 92–93, 123, 225, 231, 233, 305
Colonoscopies, 93, 133, 136, 225, 230, 232–33, 305
Concussions, 39, 40, 42. See also Head injuries
Confusion
ear pain and, 60
fatigue and, 17
hair loss treatments, 290
headaches and, 7–8
tremors and, 251
Conjunctivitis, 47, 50
Consciousness, loss of, 42, 43, 136–37, 290
Constipation, 221–26
belly pain and, 119, 122
benign causes, 222–23
doctor consultation, 225–26
emergency situations, 226
fatigue and, 15
nipple discharge and, 164
Contact lenses, 45–50
Contact lens-induced dry eye (CLIDE), 49
Continuous vertigo, 32
Coronary artery disease, 89, 90
Cough (coughing), 98–103
benign causes, 99–100
chest pain and, 79, 81
doctor consultation, 100–102
emergency situations, 102–3
joint and muscle pain and, 256–57
lump in neck and, 62
shortness of breath and, 93, 94
sore throat and, 66–67
up blood, 102–3
weight loss and, 135–36
Crampy pain, 118, 119
Cranberry juice, 207
Crohn’s disease, 133, 219, 230, 257
Crosswords, for dementia, 38
Cruises, and diarrhea, 217
Crystal meth, 4, 10, 83, 84–85, 99, 132
Cyclic vomiting syndrome, 151
Cycling, 187
D
Dark circles under eyes, 47, 48
“Deconditioned,” 92
Decongestants, 4, 22, 47, 54, 66–67, 99, 210, 254
Deep venous thrombosis, 246
Dehydration, 13, 28, 29, 129, 136–37
Dementia. See also Forgetfulness
crosswords for, 38
risk factors, 34–35
symptoms, 34–35
use of term, 34
Dementia pugilistica, 39
Depression
fatigue and, 13–14
forgetfulness and, 37
head injuries and, 42
insomnia and, 22–23
weight loss and, 135
Dermis, 273
Diabetes
bell
y pain and, 124
bloating and, 144
dizziness and, 32
excessive sweating and, 270
fatigue and, 15–16
hearing loss and, 57–58
nausea and, 151–52
shortness of breath and, 96–97
weight loss and, 132–33
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), 96–97, 124
Diarrhea, 215–20
belly pain and, 118, 121–22, 130
blood in stool and, 230
excessive bleeding and, 295
joint and muscle pain and, 257
tremors and, 249
vomiting and, 147
weight loss and, 133
Diet (eating)
belly pain and, 118–19, 120–21
diarrhea and, 216
fatigue and, 12
insomnia and, 21
spicy foods, 100, 118–19, 217, 276, 281
Difficulty swallowing
lump in neck and, 65
sore throat and, 73
tremors and, 249
Disembarkment syndrome, 29
Diuretics, 31, 59, 102, 135, 209, 241, 245, 260
Diverticulitis, 126, 153, 226
Dizziness, 27–33. See also Lightheadedness
benign causes, 28–29
doctor consultation, 30–32
emergency situations, 32–33
hair loss treatments, 290
head injuries and, 42
use of term, 27
Doctor consultation, 303–4
Double vision, 51
Drinking. See Alcohol
Drinking through a straw, 139, 142
Drugs. See Medications; and specific drug classes
Drug use, 10, 62, 132, 150–51, 261
Dry eyes, 45–46, 48–50
Dry skin, 274, 275
Dysuria. See Painful urination
E
Earbuds, 55
Ear drops, 56
Eardrum, 53, 59–60
Ear infections, 55–57
Ear itchiness, 55–56
Early awakenings, 22–23, 23
Ear pain, 53–60
benign causes, 54
doctor consultation, 54–59
emergency situations, 59–60
Earplugs, 58
Ear popping, 54
Ears ringing, 30–31, 55, 58, 59
Earwax, 53–54, 55
Earwax removal, 55
Eating. See Diet
Echocardiograms, 85, 87
Eczema, 56, 275, 278–79
Egg allergies, and flu vaccine, 69
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, 296–97
Elbows
bumps, 256
itchy, scaly, 256, 278, 289
Electrocardiograms, 85, 87
Endometriosis, 92, 109, 123, 169
Endoscopies, 120, 133, 150, 230
Enlarged prostate, 21, 199, 210
Enlarged spleen, 72, 136
Enlarged veins, 48, 182
Epidermis, 273
Epididymitis, 179, 182, 183, 184
Epstein-Barr virus, 72
Erectile dysfunction, 185–91
benign causes, 186–87
doctor consultation, 187–88, 190
emergency situations, 190–91
Eustachian tubes, 54, 56–57
Excessive bleeding or bruising, 291–301
benign causes, 292–93
dizziness and, 33
doctor consultation, 231, 293–97
emergency situations, 300–301
Excessive sweating, 265–72
benign causes, 266–67
doctor consultation, 267, 270–72
emergency situation, 272
weight loss and, 135–36
Exercise
blood in urine and, 197
constipation and, 222
fatigue and, 12
headaches and, 8–9
joint and muscle pain and, 253
leg pain and cramps and, 237–38
lightheadedness and, 30
shortness of breath and, 92
Exhaustion. See Fatigue
“Exsanguination,” 291
Extreme diets, 12
Eye drops, 46, 49
Eye fatigue (strain), 45–46
Eyelids, pimples on, 47–48
Eye rubbing, 48
Eyes, red or painful, 45–52
benign causes, 46–49
doctor consultation, 49–51
emergency situations, 51–52
Eyes and/or skin, 275
F
Fainting, and irregular heartbeat, 89–90
Falling, and head injuries, 44
Fallopian tubes, 126, 127–28, 173, 206
Fast or irregular heartbeat, 82–90
benign causes, 83–85
doctor consultation, 85, 87–89
emergency situations, 89–90
excessive sweating and, 270–71
shortness of breath and, 95–96
sore throat and, 73
tremors and, 249
weight loss and, 133
Fatigue, 11–17
benign causes, 12–13
doctor consultation, 13–17
emergency situations, 17
Fat necrosis, 158
Feet, swollen. See Swollen feet
Fever
about, 268–69
back pain and, 112
belly pain and, 129–30
blood in semen and, 180
blood in urine and, 202
chest pain and, 81
cough and, 101
diarrhea and, 219
dizziness and, 33
ear pain and, 56–57
fatigue and, 16
frequent urination and, 213
headaches and, 4, 8
joint and muscle pain and, 256–57
lump in neck and, 62, 64
nipple discharge and, 163
painful, warm, red skin and, 279
painful breasts and, 160
painful urination and, 206
red, puffy eyes and, 47
shortness of breath and, 93
sore throat and, 73
tremors and, 251
Fiber, 222, 225–26, 229
Fibroids, 109, 123, 171
Fibromyalgia, 259
Flu, 68–70
excessive sweating and, 267
general tips for, 68–70
headaches and, 4
joint and muscle pain and, 256–57
sore throat and, 71–72
Flu vaccine, 68–69
Food poisoning, 117, 147–48
Foreplay, 186, 189
Forgetfulness, 34–40
benign causes, 35–36
doctor consultation, 36–37, 39
emergency situations, 39–40
Foul-smelling urine, 200
Frequent ear popping, 54
Frequent urination, 204–5, 208–13
benign causes, 209
dizziness and, 31–32
doctor consultation, 211–12
emergency situations, 213
fatigue and, 13, 15–16
insomnia and, 21
Fructose, 139, 142, 216
G
Galactocele, 158
Gallbladder infections, 125, 153
Gallbladder stones, 120–21
Gallstones, 121, 128
Gas. See Bloating and gas
Gastric outlet obstruction, 150
Gastroenteritis, 118, 122, 147–48, 217
Gastrointestinal (GI) tract, 227
Gastroparesis, 144, 150
General anesthesia, 210
Genital blisters, 206
Ginger candies or teas, 148
Glaucoma, 9, 46, 51
Gluten, 216–17, 257
Gonorrhea, 183, 206, 259, 304
Gout, 260
Gradual-onset headaches, 5, 6, 9
Grapefruit juice, 258
Grogginess
fatigue and, 17
headaches and, 7–8
Gynecologists, 304
H
Hair brushing, and headaches, 7
Hair loss, 284–90
benign causes, 285
doctor consultation, 287–89
emergency situations, 290
Hair loss treatments, 290
Hair transplantation surgery, 285
Hands
dry, 274
itchy, scaly plaques, 256, 278
swelling, 245
tremors, 247, 248
Hand soap, and rashes, 274
Hand-washing, 46, 69–70, 217, 218
Headaches, 3–10
benign causes, 4–5
cough and, 99
doctor consultation, 5–7
ear pain and, 60
emergency situations, 7–10
excessive sweating and, 270–71
head injuries and, 42–43
joint and muscle pain and, 256–57
nausea and vomiting and, 151
nipple discharge and, 165
red or painful eyes and, 51, 52
sore throat and, 66–67
Head injuries, 41–44
benign causes, 42
doctor consultation, 42
emergency situations, 42–44
forgetfulness and, 39, 40
headaches and, 8
Hearing aids, 55, 57–58
Hearing loss, 53–60
benign causes, 54
dizziness and, 31
doctor consultation, 54–59
emergency situations, 59–60
Heart attacks, 293, 298
chest pain and, 77, 80–81
cough and, 103
shortness of breath and, 95–96
Heartbeat (heart rate)
fast or irregular. See Fast or irregular heartbeat
resting, 82–83, 86
skipping or extra beats, 85, 87
slow, 86
Heartburn, 100
Heart disease
belly pain and, 126–27
bloating and, 144
cough and, 102
erectile dysfunction and, 188
shortness of breath and, 93–94
weight loss and, 135
Heart racing, 32–33, 82, 95
Heart surgery, and forgetfulness, 37
Helicobacter pylori, 120
HELLP syndrome, 295
Hematuria. See Blood in urine
Hemorrhoids, 225, 228–29
Hepatitis, 128
Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), 297
Hernias, 184
Herniated discs, 106, 240
High blood pressure
chest pain and, 80–81
dementia and, 34–35
erectile dysfunction and, 188
fatigue and, 16
hearing loss and, 57–58
insomnia and, 14
nosebleeds and, 292
swollen feet and, 240, 244, 245
Hives, 124, 283
HIV infection, 16, 135, 289, 304
lump in neck and, 62, 63–64
Holter monitors, 85, 87
Hot flashes, 23, 267
Hydrocodone, 111, 149, 223
Hyperhidrosis. See Excessive sweating
Hypertension. See High blood pressure
Hypodermis, 273
Hypoglycemia, 270
Hypothyroidism, 15, 134
I
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), 122, 123, 133, 219, 230, 257
Inner ear, 27, 53, 58, 59–60, 149
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