6 Symptoms You Shouldn't Self-Treat

Posted by Dr.Emmanuel Duah on Monday, June 18, 2012 In : QUICK FACTS 

Watching Grey's Anatomy won't help you heal yourself, though it may make you happy. While it's fine to self-treat symptoms such as a runny nose or a mild headache, others require a health professional's attention. And a phone consult isn't always enough: Your doctor may need to see you. For instance, if you're having symptoms for the first time and are unsure why, consider scheduling a visit with your healthcare provider. And if you're experiencing familiar symptoms, you may still need medica...


Continue reading...
 

A Battle with Fibroid by Abena S Yeboah

Posted by ishurboii on Sunday, December 4, 2011 In : QUICK FACTS 

A fibromyoma, or myoma, is a type of growth commonly found inside the womb, or uterus uterus, and is formed from fibrous tissue and muscle. Sometimes known as uterine fibroids, or simply fibroids, fibromyomas are not cancerous but are benign tumors, which are thought to affect at least two out of every five women and which can occur singly or in groups. Often, fibroids cause no symptoms, but heavier periods, abdominal pain and swelling, constipation, or a frequent need to urinate may o...


Continue reading...
 

PMS

Posted by Emmanuel Duah on Friday, December 2, 2011 In : QUICK FACTS 
QUICK FACTS
Your doctor is the best person to speak with to help establish if you experience PMS or PMDD. Even if the symptoms you feel are very mild or you don’t experience the symptoms every month, there are things you can do to help smooth out the ‘ups and downs’. 

Emotional symptoms

  • Feeling sad or depressed
  • A sense of hopelessness
  • Feeling worthless or guilty
  • Feeling anxious or tense
  • Mood swings
  • Feeling overwhelmed or out of control
  • Feeling sensitive
  • Feeling irritable or angry
  • Disagree...

Continue reading...
 
 

Recent Posts