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What To Do When Your Head Hurts

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To everyone except those who have headaches, the symptoms are invisible. It’s probably why we know so little about the pain they cause. Yet the problems are real. We need to know more about headaches and migraines so people don’t have to suffer in silence.

Causes vary from dietary triggers to drug reactions. Additional symptoms, such as loss of vision, uncontrolled vomiting and loss of consciousness, can accompany migraines and headaches and need to be addressed immediately.

Sometimes people don’t seek help because they assume nothing out of the ordinary is wrong. However, if your head hurts, talk to your doctor and find out how many new treatments are available. You may want to keep a headache diary to narrow down what triggers your pain. Learn biofeedback techniques to control functions like heart rate, blood pressure, muscle tension and skin temperature.

The National Migraine and Headache Foundation (NHF) designated June to raise awareness of this common malady. If you, or anyone you know has problems, go to www.headaches.org to learn how many options are available to ease the pain.

High Blood Pressure – It’s Not Just an Adult Condition

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When it comes to children, it would be nice to state what numbers constitute a normal blood pressure reading. Here’s the problem. “Normal” blood pressure numbers change as children grow. It’s further complicated by the fact that high blood pressure tends to be asymptomatic. So what’s a parent to do?

For one thing, be aware that family history is a high risk factor. Since testing is easy, get your child’s blood pressure checked at his or her next doctor visit. Checks can begin as early as infancy for children with conditions like premature birth, heart and kidney problems. These and other medical conditions raise blood pressure for young children up to age 10.

Non-medical causes tend to be lifestyle related. Children on poor diets with little exercise are subject to obesity – a major cause of high blood pressure at any age. To avoid medications, make lifestyle changes with better food and more exercise. This leads to weight loss and may be the only treatment needed. If that doesn’t work, medications ranging from diuretics to beta blockers may be prescribed.

As with any medical condition, the earlier the diagnosis, the easier the treatment.

Could You Repeat That?

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How often do you ask people to repeat what they just said? Or get asked to repeat something yourself? If you find yourself in either situation, the cause could be either the speaker or the listener.

The month of May is dedicated to promoting better hearing and speaking, both of which are affected by medical conditions. First, let’s look at speech.

Dysphonia, commonly called hoarseness or raspy throat, is a common complaint affecting nearly one-third of our population at some point in life. Causes range from history of tobacco use to patients who are professional voice users. A more serious cause is head and neck cancer.

The other side of the conversation is hearing. Throughout the world, otolaryngologists (surgeons who do head and neck surgery) are recognizing the importance of hearing loss prevention with early detection and intervention.

Conversations are tough when there’s a lot of background noise or you’re interrupted frequently. However, if you or whoever you’re talking to requires repetition under quiet circumstances, it’s time to see if medical intervention is needed.

We are social animals and conversations are one of the best ways to enjoy each other’s company.

For more information, visit www.entnet.org It’s the site for the American Academy of Otolarngology.

How A Good Night’s Sleep Fights Diabetes

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When it comes to diabetes, information tends to focus on diet and exercise. But did you know the quality of your sleep is just as crucial as what you eat and how much you move?

You see, sleep problems and diabetes often go hand in hand. Diabetes is known to cause sleep loss. Now there’s evidence that poor sleep increases your risk of developing diabetes. Here’s how it works…

Your body uses sleep time to restore and repair muscle and tissue. Glucose is the food and energy to accomplish this. In order to reach the cells, it needs insulin to “transport” it around your body. All this works best when your body is completely relaxed. However, lack of good sleep hinders insulin production and as a result, glucose levels build up. Eventually it gets to the point where it harms your eyes, kidneys, nerves or heart.

Good quality sleep allows your body to do its best work; therefore getting enough of it every day is one of your best defenses against diabetes.

Smiling Babies

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Smiling Babies – The Best Medicine For All Of Us

When it comes to babies, nothing is more painful than to see them hurt. The good news is how much we can do to maximize their chances of living well… and it starts before they’re born.

Good prenatal care increases every baby’s chance to go full term and have a healthy weight at birth. The benefit to Moms is easier pregnancies.

New research shows how good prenatal care can go beyond birth and set the stage for better health as future adults. While not yet proven, there seems to be an association between malnutrition in uteri and an increased risk for obesity, heart disease, and diabetes in later years.

The March of Dimes supports programs that focus on pre and post natal care so both babies and mothers have the best chance to live happy and healthy lives. Regular doctor visits before and after birth means possible complications are identified and treated as soon as possible.

By supporting babies’ health, we minimize healthcare costs and increase our chances to see more babies smiling.

Learn how you can support the March of Dimes!

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