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Insomnia, 18–26
benign causes, 19–21
defined, 18
doctor consultation, 21–23
emergency situations, 26
forgetfulness and, 35
headaches and, 5
sleep medications, 24–25
Insulin, 16, 97, 124, 132–33, 151–52, 270
Intention tremors, 247, 250
Interstitial cystitis, 205, 212
Intestinal parasites, 136
Iron supplements, 230, 297
Irregular heartbeat. See Fast or irregular heartbeat
Irritability, and head injuries, 42
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), 122, 143, 218, 225
Itchy, scaly plaques, 7, 256, 278
Itchy skin, 273–83. See also Rashes
benign causes, 274–77
doctor consultation, 278–83
elbows and knees, 256, 278, 280, 289
emergency situations, 283
Itchy vagina, 170
IUDs (intrauterine devices), 167, 304
J
Jaw pain, 54–55
Joint and muscle pain, 252–61
benign causes, 253–54
doctor consultation, 254–60
emergency situations, 260–61
K
Kegel exercises, 212
Ketones, 152
Kidney disease
blood in urine and, 199
cough and, 102
excessive bleeding, 295
fatigue and, 16
shortness of breath and, 93
weight loss and, 135
Kidney stones, 112, 129, 201
Kissing, 72
Knees, itchy, scaly, 256, 278, 280, 289
Korsakoff syndrome, 36
L
Labyrinths, 27–32
Lactose, 119–20, 216
Lactose intolerance, 119–20, 142, 216
Laundry detergents, 274
Leg clots, 96
Leg flexes, 244
Leg injuries, 246
Leg numbness, 106–7, 240
Leg pain and cramps, 237–42
benign causes, 237–39
dizziness and, 32
doctor consultation, 239–41
emergency situations, 241–42
Leg swelling, 239–40
Leg tingling, 23, 32, 239, 240
Libido (sex drive), 13, 37, 185, 187, 188
Lightheadedness, 27–29, 32–33. See also Dizziness
belly pain and, 130
benign causes, 27–29
blood in semen and, 180
blood in stool and, 231
blood in urine and, 202
diarrhea and, 220
emergency situations, 32–33
excessive bleeding and, 301
fast or irregular heartbeat and, 89–90
frequent urination and, 211, 213
nipple discharge and, 163
painful breasts and, 160
painful urination and, 206
sore throat and, 73
vaginal bleeding and, 173–74
weight loss and, 136–37
Light sensitivity, 6, 8, 49, 50
Lipomas, 283
Liver disease
bloating and, 144
cough and, 102
excessive bleeding, 295
fatigue and, 16–17
vomiting and, 152–53
weight loss and, 135
Love handles, 188
Low blood pressure, 28–29, 30, 89–90, 130, 137
Lower back pain, 105–6
Lower back spasms, 112, 129, 201
Low-fiber diet, 222
Low-salt diets, 31
Lumbar spine, 104, 105–6
Lump in breast, 157–60
benign causes, 158
doctor consultation, 158, 160
emergency situations, 160
Lump in neck, 61–65
benign causes, 62
doctor consultation, 62–65
emergency situations, 65
Lump on testicle, 181–84
doctor consultation, 182, 184
Lung cancer, 305
Lung collapse, 95–96
Lupus, 199, 254, 281, 288–89
Lyme disease, 86, 258–59, 282
Lymph nodes, 62, 63, 64, 71
M
Malaria medications, 59
“Malar rash,” 281, 288–89
Mal de débarquement syndrome, 29
Mammograms, 136, 158, 159, 160, 161, 163, 305
Marijuana, 132, 150–51, 190
Mastitis, 160
Mastoiditis, 57
Masturbation, 178, 186
Medications. See also specific drug classes
bloating and gas and, 143
blood in urine and, 196–97, 198
constipation and, 223
erectile dysfunction and, 188, 190, 191
excessive bleeding or bruising and, 292–93
excessive sweating and, 271
fast or irregular heartbeat and, 84–85
fatigue and, 13
frequent urination and, 209
hair loss and, 287, 290
headaches and, 4, 5, 6
hearing loss and, 58–59
insomnia and, 22
itchy skin and rashes and, 278
joint and muscle pain and, 257–58
leg pain and cramps and, 241
leg swelling and, 244
nausea and, 149
nipple discharge and, 164
tremors and, 248–49
weight gain and, 134
weight loss and, 135
Melanoma, 274, 280–81, 282
Melatonin, 24–25
Ménière’s disease, 30–31, 59
Meningitis, 8, 60
Menopause, 22–23, 168, 172–73, 267, 286
Menstruation. See Period
Methamphetamine, 4, 10, 83, 84–85, 99, 132
Middle ear infections, 56–57
Migraines, 6, 9, 31, 151, 152
Milk, 119–20, 142
Moisturizers, 274, 278, 279
Mononucleosis, 62, 63, 72
Morning sickness, 148, 149
Mouth ulcers, 219
Muffled voice, and lump in neck, 65
Muscle pain. See Joint and muscle pain
Muscle relaxants, 111
Muscle spasms, 78, 105
Myalgia, 252. See also Joint and muscle pain
N
Naps (napping), 20
Nasal sprays, 47, 99
Nausea, 146–53
belly pain and, 118
benign causes, 147–48
bloating and gas and, 144
doctor consultation, 149–51
emergency situations, 151–53
headaches and, 6
head injuries and, 42–43
painful urination and, 206
weight loss and, 133
Neck, lump in. See Lump in neck
Neck stiffness, 8, 60
Neti pots, 4
Neuropathy, 32, 240
Nicotine, 186. See also Smoking
Night sweats, 16, 23, 63, 101, 270, 271
Nighttime cramps, 238
Nipple discharge, 161–65
benign causes, 161–63
doctor consultation, 163–65
Nipple piercings, 162
Nitroglycerin, 271
Nonbenzodiazepine hypnotics, 25
Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), 31–32
Norovirus, 217
Nosebleeds, 231, 292, 294, 297, 300
NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), 57, 110, 198, 219, 253, 255, 293
Numbness, 106–7, 240
O
Opioids, 111, 143, 149, 223
Orbital cellulitis, 51–52
Orthostatic hypotension, 28–29, 33
Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome, 297
Osteoarthritis, 252, 255
Osteoporosis, 108
Otitis externa, 55–56
/> Otitis media, 56–57
Ovarian torsion, 127
Overweight. See Weight gain
Oxycodone, 111, 149, 223
P
Pacemakers, 86, 89
Paget’s disease, 160, 163
Pain
in back. See Back pain
in belly. See Belly pain
in chest. See Chest pain
in ears. See Ear pain
in eyes. See Eyes, red or painful
in joints and muscles. See Joint and muscle pain
in legs. See Leg pain and cramps
near nipples, 160
Painful bladder syndrome, 205, 212
Painful nighttime cramps, 238
Painful urination, 203–6, 211–12
benign causes, 204
doctor consultation, 204–6
emergency situations, 206
Pain medications, 110–11
about, 110–11
back pain and, 105, 106
bleeding or bruising and, 293
bloating and gas and, 143
blood in semen and, 170
blood in urine and, 198, 201
excessive sweating and, 271
fatigue and, 13
headaches and, 5
head injuries and, 42
joint and muscle pain and, 256, 260
rashes and, 278
sore throat and, 66–67, 71–72
vomiting and, 149
Palpitations. See also Fast or irregular heartbeat
use of term, 82
Pancreatitis, 128–29, 153
Panic attacks, 95, 271
fast or irregular heartbeat and, 88–89
Pap smears, 304, 305
Parkinson’s disease, 247, 249
Pedialyte, 29, 118, 130, 147, 148, 216, 220
Pelvic pain, 112, 123, 127–28, 171, 173, 179, 213
Pepto-Bismol, 118, 147, 148, 230
Performance anxiety, 186
Pericarditis, 79
Period
bloating and, 142
blood in urine and, 196
Cesarean section and, 171–72
dizziness and, 33
excessive bleeding, 294
leg swelling and, 244
lower back pain and, 108–9
lumpy breasts and, 158
pelvic pain and, 123, 171–72
shortness of breath and, 92, 196
Personality changes, and headaches, 7–8
Perspiration. See Excessive sweating
Peyronie’s disease, 190
Pharyngitis. See Sore throat
Phenazopyridine/Pyridium, 196–97
Phenylephrine, 4, 22, 84–85, 99, 210, 254
Pheochromocytoma, 270–71
Physical therapy, 106, 255
Pillows, hot, 19
“Pill-rolling,” 249
Plato, 185
Pneumonia, 72, 78, 81, 93, 101, 257
Poisoning, 10, 117
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), 134
Polymyalgia rheumatica, 257
Polyuria. See Frequent urination
Post-nasal drip, 99
Preeclampsia, 245
Pregnancy
bloating and, 142–43
constipation and, 223
flu vaccine and, 69
frequent urination and, 209
increased heart rate and, 84
itchy, dry skin and, 275
leg pain and cramps and, 238–39
nausea and, 148, 149
nipple discharge and, 163, 164–65
red or painful eyes and, 50
shortness of breath and, 94–95
swollen feet and, 244–45
Premature ejaculation, 189
Presbycusis, 57, 58
Priapism, 190–91
Primary hyperhidrosis, 266
Probiotics, 140–41, 143
Progesterone, 142–43, 223
Prolactin, 162, 164–65
Prolonged erection, 190–91
Prostate biopsies, 178
Prostate cancer, 159, 178–79, 305
Prostatitis, 179, 190
Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP), 275
Pseudoephedrine, 4, 22, 47, 54, 66–67, 84–85, 99, 254
Psoriasis, 56, 256, 278, 289
Pulmonary embolus, 96
Pulse, 82, 86
Purpura, 296
Q
Quinine, 59, 238
R
Rapid heartbeat. See Fast or irregular heartbeat
Rashes, 273–83
all over body, 96
around nipple, 163
benign causes, 274–77
doctor consultation, 278–83
emergency situations, 283
near eyes, 52
Raynaud’s phenomenon, 253–54
Redness around nipples, 163
Red or painful eyes, 45–52
benign causes, 46–49
doctor consultation, 49–51
emergency situations, 51–52
Resting heart rate, 82–83, 86
Restless legs syndrome, 23, 239
Rhabdomyolysis, 197, 253, 261
Rheumatoid arthritis, 252, 255–56
RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation), 254
Rifampin, 197
Ringing in ears, 30–31, 55, 58, 59
Ringworm, 275–76
Ritalin, 22, 83, 254
Rosacea, 276–77, 281
Run-down. See Fatigue
Runny nose
cough and, 99
headaches and, 4
lump in neck and, 62
red, itchy, watery eyes and, 47
red, puffy eyes and, 47
sore throat and, 66–67
S
Saline solutions, 49
Salmonella, 122, 148, 218
Salty foods, 59, 243–44
Sarcoidosis, 86
Scabies, 280
Scalp, itchy, scaly plaques on, 256, 278, 289
Scalp tenderness, 7, 9, 257
Sciatica, 106–7
Scrotal pain, 179
Scurvy, 297
Seborrheic dermatitis, 281
Seborrheic keratosis (SK), 282
Semen, blood in. See Blood in semen
Sex
erectile dysfunction, 185–91
forgetfulness and, 37
headaches and, 9
lump in neck and, 62, 63–64
nipple discharge and, 161–62
painful urination and, 204
vaginal dryness and, 168–69
vaginal spotting and, 172
Sex drive (libido), 13, 37, 185, 187, 188
Sexually transmitted diseases, 183, 206, 259, 289, 304
Shakes, 88, 247. See also Tremors
Sharp pains
in chest, 78, 80–81
when defecating, 229
Shingles, 52, 107–8, 279–80
Shingles vaccine, 108, 280
Shivers (shivering), 247–48
Shortness of breath, 91–97
belly pain and, 126–27
benign causes, 92
blood in urine and, 196
chest pain and, 81
cough and, 101, 103
doctor consultation, 92–95
emergency situations, 95–97
fatigue and, 15
insomnia and, 26
swollen feet and, 246
Shoulder pain, 257, 261
Sickle cell disease, 190–91, 199, 201
Skin cancer, 274–75, 280–81, 305
Skin infections, 163, 241, 245, 266, 279
Skin rashes. See Rashes
Skin tags, 277
Sleep, and fatigue, 11, 12
Sleep apnea, 14, 102
Sleep disorder. See Insomnia
Sleep hygiene, 19
Sleeping pills, 13, 24–25
Sleep schedule, 19–20
Slow heart rate, 86
Slurred speech, 7, 17
Smoking
erectile dysfunction and, 186–87
forgetfulness and, 36–37
hearing loss and, 57–58
leg pain and cramps and, 240–41
red or painful eyes and, 49
sore throat and, 72
tremors and, 248
Snoring, 14, 102
Sorbitol, 139, 217
Sore throat, 66–73
benign causes, 66–67
blood in urine and, 197
cough and, 99
doctor consultation, 71–72
emergency situations, 73
headaches and, 4
lump in neck and, 62
red, puffy eyes and, 47
Sour taste in mouth, 80, 100
Spicy foods, 100, 118–19, 217, 276, 281
Spinal cord compression, 109
Spinal stenosis, 105, 106, 240
Spironolactone/Aldactone, 135, 286, 290
Spleen enlargement, 72, 136
Splotchy red rash, 124, 283
Sports drinks, 118, 130, 147, 216, 238
SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), 22, 188, 189, 292–93
Staph infections, 118, 148
Starve-and-binge diets, 12
Statins, 241, 257–58
Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), 283
Stimulants, 22, 83, 84, 248–49, 254
Stomach cramps, 217
Strep throat, 66, 71
Stress
forgetfulness and, 35
hair loss and, 287
headaches and, 5
insomnia and, 20
Stress incontinence, 212
Stress tests, 30, 79, 89, 93
Strokes
blood clots and, 298
dizziness and, 32
fast or irregular heartbeat and, 88
headaches and, 7
Stye, 47–48
Subconjunctival hemorrhage, 48
Sudden-onset back pain, 108
Sudden-onset chest pain, 80–81
Sudden-onset eye pain, 51
Sugar-free gum or candies, 217
Sunburn, 274–75
Sunscreen, 274–75
Swallowing. See Difficulty swallowing
Sweat glands, 266
Sweating. See Excessive sweating
Swollen feet, 243–46
benign causes, 243–44
doctor consultation, 244–45
emergency situations, 246
Syphilis, 37, 289
T
Tapeworms, 136
Teeth grinding, 54
Telogen effluvium, 287
Temporal arteritis, 7, 257
Temporomandibular joint disease, 54–55
Tension headaches, 5
Testicular cancer, 184
Testicular pain, 183
Thighs
pain in, 261
swelling in, 245
Thirst
fatigue and, 15–16
frequent urination and, 211
weight loss and, 132–33
Thoracic spine, 104
Throat, sore. See Sore throat
Thrush, 71
Thunderclap headaches, 8
Thyroglossal duct cyst, 62
Thyroid, 32, 36, 63, 133, 134, 164, 287
Tinnitus, 31, 53, 59
Toilet paper, 228
Tonsils, white patches on, 71
Toothaches, 54–55
Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), 283
Toxins, 224