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Physical stress
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Unhealthy Diet
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Failure to Gain Weight
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History of previous preterm delivery
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Congenital abnormality of uterus, affecting pregnancy
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Elevated Alpha-Fetoprotein level in second trimester
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Placenta previa is an abnormal condition of pregnancy in which the placenta is attached to the lower section of the uterus, partially or completely covering the cervix. It occurs in about 0.5% of pregnancies.The placenta is a hormone-producing fet...
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Placenta previa is a complication of pregnancy in which the placenta grows in the lowest part of the womb(uterus) and covers all or part of the opening to the cervix.The placenta is the organ that nourishes the developing fetus.During pregnancy, t...
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Detailed information on bleeding in pregnancy, including placenta previa and placental abruption
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Placenta previa is a condition that occurs during pregnancy when the placenta is abnormally placed, and partially or totally covers the cervix.The uterus is the muscular organ that contains the developing baby during pregnancy. The lowest segment ...
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Multiple pregnancy, usually referred to as multiple gestation, is one in which more than one fetus develops simultaneously in the mother''s womb.The frequency of multiple births in the United States has been steadily increasing with advances in rep...
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Detailed information on multiple pregnancies, including care of multiple birth babies
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A multiple pregnancy is a pregnancy in which more than one fetus develops in the uterus at the same time. Multiple pregnancies occur in 1–2% of pregnancies.
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Selective abortion, also known as selective reduction, refers to choosing to abort a fetus, typically in a multi-fetal pregnancy, to decrease the health risks to the mother in carrying and giving birth to more than one or two babies, and also to d...
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Detailed information on multiple pregnancies, including care of multiple birth babies
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Multiple pregnancy is a pregnancy where more than one fetus develops simultaneously in the womb.Twins happen naturally about one in every 100 births. There are two types of twinning—identical and fraternal.
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Detailed information on multiple pregnancies, including care of multiple birth babies
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Detailed information on multiple pregnancies, including care of multiple birth babies
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Detailed information on multiple pregnancies, including care of multiple birth babies
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To understand where your cancer is, it may help to know more about the cervix. The cervix is one part of your reproductive system. It is the lower part of your womb, also called the uterus. The cervix connects your uterus and vagina. And your vagina leads to the outside of your body and the vulva, which is the skin area where you have pubic hair. These are the other parts of your reproductive system. They are all in your pelvis.
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Detailed information on weight gain during pregnancy Weight gain during pregnancy varies from woman-to-woman and depends on body type and severity of nausea and vomiting. Average weight gain for women is between 25 to 35 pounds, although slight deviations from this may also be considered normal.
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The weight you gain now is not just extra fat. It is also the weight of your baby. And it is the increased blood and fluids to support the baby.
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Detailed information on chorioamnionitis, including symptom, diagnosis, and treatment
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Smoking is the inhalation of the smoke of burning tobacco encased in cigarettes, pipes, and cigars. Casual smoking is the act of smoking only occasionally, usually in a social situation or to relieve stress.
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Question: What are the negative effects of smoking?Answer: Smokers have an increased risk of the following:Lung cancerLung diseaseHeart attackHeart diseaseHypertensionStrokeOral cancerBladder cancerPancreatic cancerCervical cancerPregnancy complic...
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When you smoke, toxins are carried by your blood to every organ in your body. At the same time, the carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke keeps red blood cells from carrying as much oxygen as normal.
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Adolescent smoking has risen steadily throughout the 1990s, following a sharp decline in the 1970s that leveled off in the 1980s. A 1994 report by the office of the U.S.
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Right away, you may cough, wheeze, and have a sore throat—that's the tar clogging up your lungs. You may also have a headache, feel dizzy, and be nauseated—that's the nicotine in your brain. Over time, you risk lung and throat cancer, and lung diseases like emphysema and bronchitis.
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Smoking is the inhalation of the smoke of burning tobacco encased in cigarettes, pipes, and cigars. Casual smoking is the act of smoking only occasionally, usually in a social situation or to relieve stress.
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Hear the facts about smoking from those who have been doing it for a few years. Find a smoker or two. Ask a few questions. See if their answers sound something like these.
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Ex-smokers' risk of heart disease may eventually approach that of a lifetime nonsmoker, but their risk of lung cancer is less likely to fade, even after long periods of time.
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Smoking during pregnancy reduces oxygen and blood flow to your baby. This may cause bleeding problems that can put your pregnancy at risk.
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Smoking is the inhalation of the smoke of burning tobacco that is used mostly in three forms: cigarettes, pipes, and cigars.Casual smoking is the act of smoking only occasionally, usually in a social situation or to relieve stress. A smoking habit...
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Life may seem out of control, but you're really making progress. You're going through withdrawal, which is how your body recovers from smoking.
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One of the major triggers for asthma attacks is cigarette smoke. Cigarette, pipe, or cigar smoke is especially harmful to people with asthma because it damages the cells in the lungs that make the protective coating lining the bronchial tubes.
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Detailed information on respiratory diseases and smoking, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, lung cancer
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Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do to keep your heart disease from getting worse. Smoking reduces oxygen flow to your heart, speeds plaque buildup, and increases your risk for heart attack.
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When you are trying to quit, the support of friends, coworkers and family members can make a big difference.
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The most common reasons include: "Smoking gives me more energy. I smoke to keep from slowing down. I reach for a cigarette when I need a lift. When I'm tired, smoking perks me up."
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Everybody knows smoking is bad for your health. Now here's something you may not know: Smoking is bad for your looks. It's true.
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Detailed information on teens and smoking Diseases caused by smoking kill more than 437,900 people in the United States each year; around 35 percent of these deaths were cardiovascular related. Even with anti-smoking campaigns and medical disclaimers in place, many people continue to smoke or start smoking every year. According to the American Cancer Society, 90 percent of new smokers are children and teenagers, in many cases, replacing the smokers who quit or died prematurely from a smoking-related disease.
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Do you have healthy gums? You may kiss them goodbye if you're a smoker.
Do you have healthy gums? You may kiss them goodbye if you're a smoker, the American Dental Association (ADA) says.
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Smoking damages your arteries, and it's thought that the damaged arteries in the discs and joints in your back may lead to pain and injury.
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For most people, the best way to quit smoking is some combination of medicine, a method to change personal habits and emotional support.
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Teens who smoke are more likely to quit if they can be convinced to participate in a cessation program that emphasizes the health risks of smoking, provides motivational encouragement and coping skills, and encourages a healthy overall lifestyle.
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Smoking is an important and preventable cause of death and illness. However, as more money has been spent on smoking cessation programs, the incidence of cigarette smoking has risen.
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Every day, nearly 6,000 teens and pre-teens try cigarettes for the first time, according to the American Lung Association. A third of these first-timers will end up becoming smokers.
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I know that smoking is very bad for me. I've cut down to one cigarette after lunch and another after dinner each day, with two or three more on most weekend nights when I socialize. I really enjoy smoking, but I want to know if I'm harming myself.
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The personal motivation list will help you identify the benefits of quitting, for you, for your family, and for your friends.
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A smoker's recovery plan includes listing those activities that you have chosen to help reduce the pressures of nicotine withdrawal and staying smoke-free.
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Among other things, keep a personal benefits log. Write down the benefits you experience from being smoke-free (for example, I can smell flowers again!) Write the specific occurrence, the date it first happened, and your reaction.
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When people consider the cost of smoking, they usually focus on the cost of the cigarettes alone. But that's only the first step.
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Although the word meningitis suggests an inflammation of the meninges only, there is always some involvement of the most superficial parts of the brain that are contiguous to the meninges. Often there are also alterations in the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
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An infection is a condition in which viruses, bacteria, fungi, or parasites enter the body and cause a state of disease. Such invaders are called pathogens.
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You may need a series of pre-travel vaccinations. Some vaccines need time to become effective.Depending on the destination, updating or"boosting" routine vaccinations is sometimes recommended.
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Detailed information on the most common infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, chickenpox, chronic fatigue syndrome, common cold, diphtheria, E. coli, giardiasis, infectious mononucleosis, influenza (flu), lyme disease, malaria, measles, meningitis, mum
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Detailed information on digestive inflammatory and infectious disorders in children
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Infectious diseases have always caused illness and death, but in the last decade, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) has noticed a disturbing trend: The number of new infectious agents has been on the rise. These include the West Nile virus, monkey pox and hantavirus.
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Detailed information on the most common types of inflammatory and infectious disorders in children
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Detailed information on the most common infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, chickenpox, chronic fatigue syndrome, common cold, diphtheria, E. coli, giardiasis, infectious mononucleosis, influenza (flu), lyme disease, malaria, measles, meningitis, mum
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Detailed information on the most common inflammatory and infectious disorders in children
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Detailed information on infectious diseases in children There are many different infectious diseases that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.
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Infection is the invasion and replication of microorganisms— viruses, bacteria, protozoa, or fungi—in body tissues.There are thousands of infectious agents that can cause human disease. Although the body is extraordinarily adaptive in ...
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Detailed information on infections in children Fighting infectious diseases today is much easier than in the past. With proper hygiene and proper precautions, in addition to numerous vaccines and rapidly advancing medical technology, people are better equipped than ever to avoid getting sick.
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Detailed information on infectious diseases in children Topic Index All About the Immune System
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Glossary of terms relating to infectious diseases [back to top] acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) - a disease, caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which kills or impairs cells of the immune system and progressively destroys the body's ability to fight infections and certain cancers. HIV is most commonly spread in teens and adults by sexual contact with an infected partner. HIV is most commonly spread in infants and children by vertical transmission from an infected mother while in the womb or during delivery.
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Detailed information on prevention of infectious diseases Prevention is the key to stopping the spread of many infectious diseases and sometimes can make the difference between life and death. Handwashing is the single most important means of preventing the spread of infection. Unfortunately, improper or infrequent handwashing continues to be a major factor in the spread of disease. Other important ways to prevent infection include following the appropriate immunization schedule, and using precautions with pets and on the job.
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Detailed information on infectious diseases on the job The healthcare professionals that take care of you are exposed to many different illnesses and diseases. By taking proper precautions, these healthcare professionals protect both themselves as well as their patients. The following are some of the basic precautions that can decrease the risk of infectious disease exposure in a healthcare setting:
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Detailed information on pets and infectious diseases Proper care of your pet may prevent him/her from becoming ill and infecting the household. Further, to prevent the spread of disease from your pet, take the following precautions:
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Detailed information on pets and infectious diseases Proper care of your pet may prevent him/her from becoming ill and infecting the household. Further, to prevent the spread of disease from your pet, take the following precautions:
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Detailed information on the most common infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, chickenpox, chronic fatigue syndrome, common cold, diphtheria, E. coli, giardiasis, infectious mononucleosis, influenza (flu), lyme disease, malaria, measles, meningitis, mum
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Detailed information on infectious diseases in children Infectious Diseases Home
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List of online resources to find additional information on infectious diseases This Web was compiled from a variety of sources including the online resources listed below, but is not intended to substitute or replace the professional medical advice you receive from your physician. The content provided here is for informational purposes only, and was not designed to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. Please consult your physician with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.
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List of online resources to find additional information on infectious diseases This Web was compiled from a variety of sources including the online resources listed below, but is not intended to substitute or replace the professional medical advice you receive from your physician. The content provided here is for informational purposes only, and was not designed to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. Please consult your physician with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.
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EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES The term "emerging infection," first widely used in the early 1990s, refers to newly identified and previously unknown infectious agents that cause public health problems either locally or internationally. Their impac...
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Defining a tropical infectious disease is not as straightforward. Almost all infectious diseases can be found in the tropics; there are a great number that occur predominantly in the tropics; and there are a few, such as sleeping sickness, that ar...
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Control of disease is the reduction of disease incidence, prevalence, morbidity, or mortality to a locally acceptable level as a result of deliberate efforts; continued intervention measures are required to maintain the reduction. Control is to be...
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The phrase"filth diseases" was coined in 1858 by British physician Charles Murchison to describe a class of conditions, mostly caused by infectious pathogens, that were associated with squalid living conditions—the overcrowded, unsanitary, a...
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Statistics relating to infectious disease The following statistics are the latest available from the National Center for Health Statistics (part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC) and the National Foundation of Infectious Diseases:
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Detailed information on emerging infectious diseases and how travelers can minimize their risk of infectious diseases
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Preeclampsia and eclampsia are hypertensive disorders of pregnancy that occur in 5%–10% of pregnancies. In developing countries, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are the single most common cause of death in childbirth.
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Preeclampsia is high blood pressure and protein in the urine that develops after the 20th week of pregnancy.The exact cause of preeclampsia is not known. Possible causes include:.Autoimmune disorders Blood vessel problems Diet Genes.Preeclampsia o...
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Preeclampsia is a problem that may occur in pregnancy. Sometimes called "pregnancy-induced hypertension,” it can lead to health risks for you and your baby. No one knows what causes preeclampsia. But it almost always goes away soon after you give birth.
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Preeclampsia can occur in any pregnant woman. But if you've had it before, you have a greater chance of it recurring.
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Preeclampsia and eclampsia are complications of pregnancy. In preeclampsia, the woman has dangerously high blood pressure, swelling, and protein in the urine.
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More than a million people have pulled up roots and hit the road full time in recreational vehicles (RVs). If you're thinking of joining them, be sure to consider your health.
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A chronic illness is a disease that has a prolonged course, does not resolve spontaneously, and rarely is completely cured. Typical examples include cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis.
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If you can't regain your health, you can still recover control of your life. You not only can learn to live with the disease, you can learn to live well.
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Although anyone can suffer from depression, it is particularly common among older adults. Depression affects 15 out of every 100 adults older than 65.
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Learning about your condition and doing your best to manage it can help you live a less fearful and more expansive life.
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Any trip requires advance planning so you can be comfortable and lower your risk for worsening symptoms.
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Dealing with stress isn't easy. And being tired or in pain can make stress worse. Learning to control stress does take effort. Yet reducing stress can help you stay healthy.
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Unlike the flu that you can treat and resolve, chronic diseases are unpredictable and ever-present. But they're also manageable, with the right medical attention, a healthy attitude and smart lifestyle choices.
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Detailed information on psychological complications of chronic illness and teens
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Here are ways to help you fine-tune your lifestyle to promote optimum health.It's good to step back now and then and ask yourself: Are my habits reducing or increasing my health risks? Is there more I could be doing to reduce my risk for diabetes, cancer or heart disease?
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In a new study, chronically ill patients report an overall satisfaction with life equal to that of healthy individuals.
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Detailed information on psychological complications of chronic illness and teens
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Detailed information on alcohol and pregnancy, including fetal alcohol syndrome
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Detailed information on illegal drug use and pregnancy The effects of illegal drugs, such as cocaine, can be devastating on a fetus. Unfortunately, many women of childbearing age in the US use some form of illegal drug.
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Detailed information on illegal drug use and pregnancy The effects of illegal drugs, such as cocaine, can be devastating on a fetus. Unfortunately, many women of childbearing age in the US use some form of illegal drug.
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Detailed information on alcohol and pregnancy, including the risks involved with alcohol use during pregnancy
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Two studies support the long-held view that drinking during pregnancy increases the chance of a child having fetal alcohol syndrome, and also suggests these children may be more likely to abuse alcohol as adults.
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