Mononucleosis is a viral infection caused by the Epstein Barr virus. It is spread through saliva and symptoms may include sore throat, fever, fatigue, weight loss and loss of appetite. It typically lasts for two or three weeks, but it can persist past this time.
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Glandular fever or infectious mononucleosis is a type of viral infection that causes fever, sore throat, swollen glands and fatigue. Most cases of glandular fever are caused by the Epstein-Barr virus.
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Back pain is a common medical condition that affects approximately 75 percent of Americans at some point in their lives, according to David Gutknecht, author of the book “Low Back Pain FAQs.
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Anxiety is described as a general feeling of worry, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
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Most women complain of constant and annoying pregnancy headaches. These headaches may occur at any time during the pregnancy, but they usually appear during the first and third trimesters, according to the American Pregnancy Association.
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Mycoplasma pneumonia is a lung infection caused by the mycoplasma pneumoniae bacteria. This infection affects people of all ages, but it typically arises in school-aged children and people under age 40, according to MedlinePlus.
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Spotting represents a small amount of blood coming from your reproductive tract. Occasional spotting during your childbearing years is relatively common, and can occur for a wide variety of reasons -- many of which represent no significant health threat. Spotting is more concerning, however, if you're postmenopausal.
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Since sciatica can be an awful everyday pain to endure, we've got some acupressure points for sciatica that might help.
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Hernia occurs when fatty tissues poke through the abdominal wall as a result of strain on the abdomen creating a bulging appearance, according to Kentucky’s UK Healthcare Clinic. Abdominal pressure from a developing fetus can cause a hernia in pregnant women.
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Glandular fever, also called infectious mononucleosis, is a viral infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. Symptoms can include extreme fatigue, fever, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, weakness, decreased appetite, skin rash, headaches and a swollen spleen.
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About 45 million Americans suffer from acne each year, according to Tim Mitchell and Allison Dudley, authors of the book “Acne: The At Your Fingertips Guide.” Acne is a common skin condition, characterized by red, scaly skin, nodules, pimples, whiteheads, pinheads, blackheads and cysts.
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Your eyelashes have a relatively short growth cycle, lasting for approximately 30 to 45 days, according to Dr. Beth Ann Ditkoff, author of “Why Don’t Your Eyelashes Grow? Curious Questions Kids Ask About the Human Body.
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Fats primarily consist of saturated, polyunsaturated, monounsaturated and trans fatty acids. According to the American Heart Association, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats are considered healthy fats because they prevent cholesterol deposits, or fatty substances that accumulate on the walls of heart arteries.
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Head sores range from peeling skin to red lesions on the scalp and head. These sores may occur as a result of infections, medical conditions and/or infestations. Head sores are usually associated with itchy skin conditions that cause continuous scratching of the head and scalp.
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Diastasis recti occurs when the left and right side of the abdominal muscles separate, leaving a gap in the center of the stomach, according to the website Pregnancy-Info.net. This condition is common in pregnant women and premature newborns.
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Cerebrospinal fluid consists of a colorless protective liquid that covers the brain and spinal cord of the central nervous system surface, according to the website Neuroscience for Kids. The purpose of cerebrospinal fluid is to transport hormones, protect the brain and remove waste.
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It is natural for a woman to experience some bleeding following a C-section, but uncontrollable bleeding may occur when the major blood vessel is damaged during surgery, according to the website eMedTV. After delivery, some women experience C-section complications such as postpartum hemorrhage or severe bleeding.
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Implantation bleeding is one of the earliest pregnancy symptoms. Approximately six to 12 days after conception, an embryo implants itself into the female’s uterine wall, according to the American Pregnancy Association.
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Teenage pregnancy is defined as an unintended pregnancy during adolescence. Approximately 750,000 of 15- to 19-year-olds become pregnant each year, according to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, though many teenagers do not believe that they will get pregnant if they engage in sexual activity.
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Approximately 1 million teenage women become pregnant each year, according to the American Medical Network. Any time a teenage girl engages in unprotected sexual activities, she is at risk for becoming pregnant. Pregnant teens usually experience the same signs as adult pregnant women.
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