Abnormal Periods
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Sign and Symptom of Uterine Cancer
Some common terms you should know: Menopause: The menopause is defined as the cessation of menstruation. It occurs around 45-55 years of age of a woman when the ovaries stops producing the female hormone, estrogen. Menarche: The first menstrual period of a female. Estrogen: The primary female sex hormone. Uterine cancer usually occur between the age of 50-70 years old (average age at diagnosis is 60 years old). Around 75% of cases occurs in p Read More... -
The Meaning of Abnormal EKG Results
Many physicians recommend EKGs as a preventative-screening tool for those with a family history of heart disease. While a healthy person does not need an EKG as a part of an annual exam, many physicians will recommend an EKG if they have concerns. If a patient complains of chest pain, palpitations or other indicators of heart problems, the physician will likely recommend an immediate EKG test. Depending on the severity of the situation, your doct Read More... -
Am I Abnormal? Kids Concerns About ADHD
When I first started giving my ADHD medications at about age 7, I didn't talk to him enough. He got really worried and asked, "Is something bad wrong with me?" That's when I realized that because ADHD kids are unusually bright and perceptive in many ways, it's important to sit down and talk about what's going on. My ADHD son was worried that he might have a brain tumor or something bad like that. I assured him that he had an illness, and that wh Read More...
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