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Nausea (known informally as stomach pain) is a non-specific symptom that can be caused by a number of very different conditions. The exact treatment for nausea will vary depending on which specific condition is causing your symptoms. Nausea Caused by Morning Sickness Even though treatment for morning sickness-related stomach pain isn’t usually necessary, since it’s a normal part of pregnancy, there are some things you can do if your symptoms are interfering with everyday life. Some common treatments for morning sickness include vitamin B-6 supplements, antihistamines, or...
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Babies Wanted One of the most popular arguments against international adoption is those that bemoan the condition of America’s own orphaned children. While this is a sad and terrible plight, it’s essential to understand that not all couples or families adopt out of a sense of benevolence or in an effort to stamp out pain or starvation. One of the number one reasons that couples adopt overseas is because they are desperately seeking an infant – a rare jewel in the American adoption system....
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Lactose is the primary sugar in cow’s milk and other dairy products. If your body lacks the enzyme lactase, this means that you’re unable to digest lactose, which can cause gastrointestinal problems. Even though true lactose intolerance usually doesn’t present itself until the grade-school or teen years, sometimes babies (especially if born prematurely) are unable to produce adequate amounts of lactase for awhile. However, their lactase levels typically return to normal as they grow older. In rare cases, a baby is born with true lactose intolerance. When...
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IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, is a condition plagues millions of people worldwide. This health problem affects the muscles and nerves of the bowel. When you have IBS your intestines will not work the way they are supposed to. Typical symptoms of irritable bowel include abdominal pain and cramps, bloating and severe gas, diarrhea, constipation, and much more. Many IBS sufferers experience alternating spells of constipation and diarrhea, mucus in the stools, and an overly sensitive stomach. The exact cause of IBS is not...
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Editor’s note: The name of this article’s special contributor has been changed to protect medical information. With all the recent talk of “Gluten Free” in newspapers and on labels in the grocery store, a broader light has been shone on the world of gluten-intolerance. Despite this increased awareness, many people still don’t fully understand the daily struggles experienced by those who suffer from this condition. First, let me give you some history on me. I have had bowel issues for decades. At least once...
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Pregnancy Tools Going through a pregnancy can be an overwhelming experience. This is especially true if this is your first child and you are a new mother. BabyToBee.com has consulted experienced mothers and experts in the field to bring you the following tools in order to assist you in your 40 weeks of creating life. Due Date Calculator – Pregnancy Tool Pregnant and trying to determine when you will give birth? This handy calculator makes the process easy and give you the best and...
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Genital Herpes Symptoms Overview Herpes is viral STD (sexually transmitted disease) that is caused by both Type 1 and Type 2 of the simplex virus. It is categorized into multiple classes based on location of infection. The two most common classes of the disease are oral and genital. The virus in transmitted from person to person via direct contact with an infected lesion of the body or the exchange of body fluid from an infected person. Transmission is also possible through direct skin-to-skin confrontations...
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Sinusitis is characterized by the inflammation of the sinuses, the mucous-lined pockets of air that are among the bones surrounding your nose and eyes. Normally, the sinuses drain mucous and assist the nasal passages in warming, moistening, and filtering the air you breathe. But sometimes the passages of the sinuses become blocked and hinder mucous drainage. The obstruction causes sinusitis. Symptoms Pain is the most common symptom of sinusitis, and it is the result of air or mucous becoming blocked within the sinuses and creating a...
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COPD is commonly misdiagnosed — former smokers are often told they have COPD when in reality they have another less common lung condition. Likewise, many persons who truly do have COPD aren’t diagnosed until the disease is far advanced and interventions are less effective. Tests If you have symptoms of COPD and a history of exposure to lung irritants, especially cigarette smoke, your doctor may recommend these tests: Pulmonary Function Tests: Spirometry is the most common lung function test. During this test, you’ll be...
Nausea (known informally as stomach pain) is a non-specific symptom that can be caused by a number of very different conditions. The exact treatment for nausea will vary depending on which specific condition is causing your symptoms. Nausea Caused by Morning Sickness Even though treatment for morning sickness-related stomach pain isn’t usually necessary, since it’s a normal part of pregnancy, there are some things you can do if your symptoms are interfering with everyday life. Some common treatments for morning sickness include vitamin B-6 supplements, antihistamines, or...
Babies Wanted One of the most popular arguments against international adoption is those that bemoan the condition of America’s own orphaned children. While this is a sad and terrible plight, it’s essential to understand that not all couples or families adopt out of a sense of benevolence or in an effort to stamp out pain or starvation. One of the number one reasons that couples adopt overseas is because they are desperately seeking an infant – a rare jewel in the American adoption system....
Lactose is the primary sugar in cow’s milk and other dairy products. If your body lacks the enzyme lactase, this means that you’re unable to digest lactose, which can cause gastrointestinal problems. Even though true lactose intolerance usually doesn’t present itself until the grade-school or teen years, sometimes babies (especially if born prematurely) are unable to produce adequate amounts of lactase for awhile. However, their lactase levels typically return to normal as they grow older. In rare cases, a baby is born with true lactose intolerance. When...
IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, is a condition plagues millions of people worldwide. This health problem affects the muscles and nerves of the bowel. When you have IBS your intestines will not work the way they are supposed to. Typical symptoms of irritable bowel include abdominal pain and cramps, bloating and severe gas, diarrhea, constipation, and much more. Many IBS sufferers experience alternating spells of constipation and diarrhea, mucus in the stools, and an overly sensitive stomach. The exact cause of IBS is not...
Editor’s note: The name of this article’s special contributor has been changed to protect medical information. With all the recent talk of “Gluten Free” in newspapers and on labels in the grocery store, a broader light has been shone on the world of gluten-intolerance. Despite this increased awareness, many people still don’t fully understand the daily struggles experienced by those who suffer from this condition. First, let me give you some history on me. I have had bowel issues for decades. At least once...
Pregnancy Tools Going through a pregnancy can be an overwhelming experience. This is especially true if this is your first child and you are a new mother. BabyToBee.com has consulted experienced mothers and experts in the field to bring you the following tools in order to assist you in your 40 weeks of creating life. Due Date Calculator – Pregnancy Tool Pregnant and trying to determine when you will give birth? This handy calculator makes the process easy and give you the best and...
Genital Herpes Symptoms Overview Herpes is viral STD (sexually transmitted disease) that is caused by both Type 1 and Type 2 of the simplex virus. It is categorized into multiple classes based on location of infection. The two most common classes of the disease are oral and genital. The virus in transmitted from person to person via direct contact with an infected lesion of the body or the exchange of body fluid from an infected person. Transmission is also possible through direct skin-to-skin confrontations...
Sinusitis is characterized by the inflammation of the sinuses, the mucous-lined pockets of air that are among the bones surrounding your nose and eyes. Normally, the sinuses drain mucous and assist the nasal passages in warming, moistening, and filtering the air you breathe. But sometimes the passages of the sinuses become blocked and hinder mucous drainage. The obstruction causes sinusitis. Symptoms Pain is the most common symptom of sinusitis, and it is the result of air or mucous becoming blocked within the sinuses and creating a...
COPD is commonly misdiagnosed — former smokers are often told they have COPD when in reality they have another less common lung condition. Likewise, many persons who truly do have COPD aren’t diagnosed until the disease is far advanced and interventions are less effective. Tests If you have symptoms of COPD and a history of exposure to lung irritants, especially cigarette smoke, your doctor may recommend these tests: Pulmonary Function Tests: Spirometry is the most common lung function test. During this test, you’ll be...