Ovulation is the moment when the mature egg is released from the ovary towards the uterine tube, and can be fertilized by sperm. Ovulation normally occurs in the middle of the menstrual cycle, and some symptoms may be noticed, such as transparent and thin vaginal secretion, similar to egg white, a slight increase in body […]
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Cervicitis is inflammation of the cervix, which is the lowest and narrowest part of the uterus that connects to the vagina, also called the cervix, causing symptoms such as vaginal discharge, bleeding outside the menstrual period, redness in the genital region, pain when urinating or pain during intimate contact. Cervicitis can be caused by sexually […]
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Urinary incontinence during pregnancy is a common situation that causes an urgent need to go to the bathroom and jets of urine when coughing, laughing or running, for example. Although it is a problem that generally disappears after childbirth, in cases of induced labor or in situations where the baby weighs more than 4 kg, […]
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Paranoid Personality Disorder, also called PPD, is characterized by an excess of distrust on the part of the individual and suspicion towards others, in which their intentions are, in most cases, interpreted as malicious. Generally, this disorder appears in early adulthood and may be a consequence of hereditary factors and childhood experiences. PPD usually occurs […]
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Atrophic vaginitis, also known as vaginal atrophy, is an inflammation that occurs in the vaginal canal due to low estrogen production, which leaves the lining of the vagina thinner and dryer, leading to symptoms such as vaginal dryness, itching or irritation, and pain during intimate contact. Atrophic vaginitis is more common during menopause and is […]
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Flu in pregnancy is caused by an infection with the influenza virus, easily transmitted through contact with an infected person, and resulting in symptoms such as high fever, sore throat or runny or stuffy nose. During pregnancy, a woman’s immune system undergoes changes and can become overloaded and weakened and, therefore, the pregnant woman is […]
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Starvation is the complete lack of food consumption and this is a serious situation that quickly leads the body to consume its energy stores and nutrients to keep the organs functioning. If the refusal to eat continues for many days, there is a large loss of muscle mass and the individual may die within a […]
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Selective eating disorder is a relatively common childhood eating disorder, which occurs when a child always eats the same foods, rejecting all other options outside of their acceptance pattern. Thus, it is common for children to always like to eat the same meals, rejecting new foods, and having difficulty eating in restaurants and at other […]
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Teething in babies can cause symptoms such as irritability, excessive salivation and red gums, and usually occurs around 6 months of age, which is when the first teeth usually begin to emerge. Generally, the symptoms are mild, not requiring any specific treatment, and to help alleviate the discomfort that may occur, you can massage the […]
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Appendicitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of a part of the intestine, the appendix, which is located in the lower right region of the abdomen. The most common symptoms of appendicitis are pain in the lower right side of the belly, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, persistent low-grade fever, constipation or diarrhea, swollen […]
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