There are several health conditions that women need to watch out for, and one of these is cervical cancer.

In the United States, more than 12 thousand cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed each year. it is encouraging to note, however, that if detected early enough, cervical cancer is a disease that is highly curable, and therefore, survivable.

Cervical cancer is characterized by the development and spread of abnormal cells in the cervix, a condition that is usually triggered by the human papillomavirus (HPV).

The initial onset of the disease is rarely accompanied by recognizable signs, but as it progresses, a patient may experience any of the following symptoms: unusual vaginal discharge, vaginal bleeding between periods, bleeding after menopause, and bleeding or pain during intercourse.

HPV is a common virus, and most people who have been sexually active at some point in their lives are at risk for getting the virus. HPV, however, may linger in the body quietly, and it is possible to carry the infection for years.

Aside from cervical cancer, HPV is also associated with cancers of the vulva, vagina, and penis, as well as anal and oral cancers.

Any high-risk HPV strain that may linger in the body may trigger the development of abnormal cells in the cervix. while these precancerous growths do not necessarily mean that one has cervical cancer, it is possible that these abnormal growths may eventually give way to cancer cells.

As mentioned earlier, early detection is key to surviving cervical cancer, and this is achievable by undergoing regular Pap tests. it is recommended that women start having Pap tests three years after becoming sexually active, and no later than age 21. in addition to a Pap test, doctors may also recommend an HPV DNA test, which checks for the presence of high-risk forms of HPV.

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What were your symptoms?

i was trying to become pregnant so i was tracking my ovulation and knew when to look for signs. my last period was april 27. may 15 and 16 i ovulated and found out i was pregnant about may 28th. before i found out i ate 5 chicken breasts for dinner and my husband at 1… first sign! eating a ton.. a couple days before i found out i started cramping, was sure i was going to start a period.. after i found out within week 5 i was bloated every time i ate. week 6 i had horrible lower back aches and very sore breasts for a couple weeks. week 8 i started getting migraines (which are hereditary and come on during my pregnancies) and was dizzy when i would stand to fast… and of course throught all these weeks i was getting up in the middle of the night 2 to 3 times to use the bathroom and always craving ice water. i never experienced morning sickness with either of my pregnancies so not sure when that should start. i think anywhere from 5 to 8 weeks and can happen day or night through the whole pregancy for some people.

oh ya and i kept yelling at my husband over everything lol

I 1st started getting sore breasts but that had been an af symptom for the past 3 months so i wasn't convinced. I then started getting much more acne than usual. Then missed period but i was irregular on that. A few days later i just had this sudden feeling to take a test then it came out pregnant. was very surprised and i am very happy

Good luck

i knew i was pregnant before i even took the test because i threw up then realized i was late for my period. yup turns out i was 6 weeks pregnant..haha. with my daughter i didn't have any symptoms until 16 weeks when she started to move and my boobs started leaking.

I started getting symptoms before my missed period that were equivalent to PMS symptoms…but what made me realize I was pregnant was experiencing nausea. I was 5 days late and when I took a HPT, it was positive.

Obviously a missed period, but apart from that i started getting morning sickness around 6 weeks.

I knew something was wrong at 2 weeks but I'm 3 weeks nd my breast r super soar now I took a hpt nd its positive

My cat was accidentally left outside yesterday for about an hour, the longest she's ever been out in her 11 years. She was on our 2nd level porch & there was another weird cat on the porch w/her. She's been acting weird ever since. Just wanting to sleep & has a loss of appetite (more like it's just painful for her to eat). I'd explain more, but I think it would be too involved in text to make any sense…Not that this did either…

If your cat came into contact with a rabid cat yesterday, there's no way it would be showing symptoms by today. Rabies takes time to travel through the cat's system, usually a few weeks.

If your cat has been vaccinated against rabies, it will probably need a follow-up immediately, just in case (that's what they do with people). If you wait a few weeks and then your cat shows signs of rabies, it will be too late. once they start showing symptoms, there is no way to cure it.

Not all rabid cats become vicious. they do become lethargic and quit eating in the END stages.

Your cat is most likely freaked out be being outside and also by encountering another cat. Ask your vet about a rabies booster.

Cats can get sick from contact with other cats, who may show no symptoms of illness. it is probably an upper respiratory virus, and some cats carry it and never exhibit symptoms. Your cat can get a sore throat, just like you, and that makes swallowing painful. rather than fearing rabies, I would be more inclined to think your cat got a really bad cold and now has a secondary infection (sore throat). it can be dangerous and cats can die from it, as a result of dehydration.

Please take your kitty to the vet for a check.

I don't think you have anything to worry about. there is a VERY small chance that your cat would have picked up rabies in that short amount of time and it has an incubation period. I would take her to the vet to rule out dental disease, cat bite abcess or other issue

If you een think she has rabies get her to a vet for your protection and to save her life. One thing animals with rabies hate is drinking water and they will froth at the mouth. But don't wait.
She could have just been in a fight and is scared, but cats also get HIV, not the human kind and humans don't get this AT ALL. But take her to a vet immediately and as for the weird cat in your neighbourhood call human society and have them pick it up if it has rabies it could be fatal for you or any children in the area.
Another thing they lose their balance, just don't wait. It's scary stuff. good luch to you and your cat.

How long do the symptoms last. I have this and have been on antibiotics for a week and I am getting worse. I have started to run a fever and I have chills and now I am coughing up things.

Ok, i can tell you that prostatitis cna be divided into two types,Chronic and acute.If it is acute ,aome antibiotics can treat it.While if it is acute, it may be hard.So you should know taking antibiotics will cost a large pennies to your body,it has side effect.It also cna produce drug resistance and no actual effect.you can try to go to hospital for operation or choose other med.Diureitc anti-inflammatory pill is a right choice.It has cured my aunt .you can try.

Time to take yourself back to the Dr. Antibiotics for a week should have greatly improved your symptoms and have not. Chills and fevers are also signs hat you are not getting better. The cough may be unrelated but at the same time just coincidental you may have picked up a respiratory bug. Your dr. is the only one who can tell for sure.

It is really that you have go back to the doctors and have a check , prostatitis is caused by bacteria and you will suffer from more complications if you leave it untreated , the Diuretic and anti-inflammatory pill can help you to cure your prostatitis , your fever and chills are all the symptoms of prostatitis , you have to get the treatment as soon as you can . Please do not waste time on taking antibiotics , that does not work for your prostatitis. Go back to the doc and seek some good drug to use , the herbs are the good selections, you can use the google search engine to get more related information .

Use these tips to stay cool this summer.

Written by: Lewis G. Maharam, MD

The signs and symptoms of heat stroke and heat exhaustion are actually similar for runners, although heat stroke is far more severe. one will experience dizziness, nausea, warmth and even confusion as symptoms get worse. Some folks say that with heat stroke people will stop sweating, but that is hard to evaluate in runners because of spray stations on the course and water being thrown over one’s head at a water stop. Symptoms become heat stroke, and life threatening, when body temperature reaches 104 degrees or higher. If you get this hot, or cooling down with ice or a cold shower or rags does not reduce your symptoms, seek medical attention. I repeat, heat stroke can be life threatening.

But we don’t have to get to this level of heat illness. I have written heat tips in my book Running Doc’s Guide to Healthy Running, which I share on the following pages.

like what would signs and symptoms would cause a psychologist to diagnose a person with BPD?

Okay, above answer is a little extreme, but yes, you do need to be wary of psychiatric drugs, they hand them out all too easily and assume it will fix everything. and there has been some research so far suggesting SSRIs can increase the chances of feeling suicidal *in some people*.

A psychologist isn't a medical doctor so they can't make an official diagnosis but they can send you to a psychiatrist who can.

Symptoms are based on the current psychiatric diagnostic manual, DSM-IV (in USA and Australia, European one has a different name). not completely accurate but some info is in the sites below.

blackdoginstitute.org.au/publ…
helpguide.org/mental/bipolar_…

Hey. A psychologist or psychiatrist will use the DSM-IV criteria to diagnose Borderline Personality Disorder.

But, the most common symptoms that are "red flags" are:
Fear of abandonment
Self-harm
Primative defense mechanisms like Splitting, where you make people all-good or all-bad

There are 9 criteria, but these 3 are very specific to BPD.

self harm
suicidal thoughts
substance abuse
feelings of emptiness
low self esteem
anxiety/depression

no matter what the symptoms are, STAY away from the pill pushers!

1 in 5 people can't metabolize the POISON they push on b.p.d.'s and it MAKES THEM SUICIDAL/HOMICIDAL!

2 of these were my brother in law, then his son, both KILLED BY THAT CRAP!

im NOT PLAYING HERE!

stay away from the ssri's!

is the occurence of rashes around the wound site any symptom of tetanus? infact there was no cut, just a bruise and that too from outside a thin pyjama (no direct skin contact).

regards

Jimmy, the signs and symptoms of tetanus may appear anytime from a few days to several weeks after tetanus bacteria enter your body through a wound (not a bruise). the average incubation period is seven to eight days.

Common signs and symptoms of tetanus, in order of appearance, are:
Spasms and stiffness in your jaw muscles
Stiffness of your neck muscles
Difficulty swallowing
Stiffness of your abdominal muscles
Painful body spasms, lasting for several minutes, typically triggered by minor occurrences, such as a draft, loud noise, physical touch or light

Other signs and symptoms may include:
Fever
Sweating
Elevated blood pressure
Rapid heart rate

When to see a doctor
See your doctor to obtain a tetanus booster shot if you have a deep or dirty wound and you haven't had a booster shot within the past five years or aren't sure of your vaccination status. or see your doctor about a tetanus booster for any wound — especially if it may have been contaminated with dirt, animal feces or manure — if you haven't had a booster shot within the past 10 years or aren't sure of your vaccination status.

I don't think you can get it without a break in the skin. in fact, it's often associated with deeper puncture wounds, like stepping on a rusty nail. That's also because I think it's said the bacteria like that kind of environment. but it's not limited to that. I read that there was a case where someone got it just from shaving. After infection I believe the bacteria give off a toxin that causes serious muscular spasm, thus the old fashioned term for it, "lock jaw." if you're concerned you might see about getting a tetanus booster. I think they're good for about ten years.

hu ??? that makes no since, so try and re word your question

if your asking what signs and symptoms of a pregnancy that is full term is… well a baby is the main one.

They want my friend to have a colonscopy done because it runs in her family, but wouldn't she notice something was wrong bowel habits or pain or blood showing when she goes to the bath room.

Hi there

It's sound like the doctors are just taking precautions with your friend, as you do say it runs in her family.

If she is not showing any signs of colorectal cancer, then it is unlikely that she has it. Im sure the colonoscopy is just being done an appropriate precaution to rule out any possibilities that they have come up with.

In the unlikely case of it turning out to be colorectal cancer, it has most likely been caught in its early stages, the reason why I state this is because you mentioned that she has no symptoms. So this would mean that treatment would be very successful for her.

But I a feeling that all will turn out to be normal.

Best Wish's

The majority of cancers have no unique symptoms until they are advanced . .that is one reason cancer is so deadly . . and the reason is simple. Cancer is your own cells, your own DNA that for an unknown reason mutates and loses the ability to stop growing. A cancer cell will grow indefinitely unless treatment stops it. Since cancer cells are your own DNA the body does not recognize the danger . . the immune system treats a cancer cell just like it treats a normal cell . . the body will feed and nourish and protect the cancer cell the same way it does any other cell in the body. A tumor can co-exist quite nicely inside the body for an undetermined amount of time just by bending around organs or structures. It isn't until tumors either grow big enough or begin to interfere with normal body functions that they are noticed. The reason for the colonoscopy is because small colon malignancies can reside quite easily and unnoticed inside the colon for quite some time . . it stands to reason that it is far easier to treat a small tumor than it is a larger one that has spread. So the doctor will exam the inside of the colon and remove anything suspicious while it is still small.

In other words, if your friend has the hereditary type of cancer than it may just be too small to be causing any issues at all . . the doctor is just being cautious. It's a relatively easy procedure and your friend should do it for several reasons . . one – to make sure she does not have anything cancerous right now and two – to establish a well baseline so her doctor can compare this colonoscopy to any future colonoscopies she may have – again checking for early signs of cancer.

Sometimes symptoms take months to appear. if it was me personally I would be glad the dr. is actually taking precaution. Colon cancer symptoms are tricky and like I said do not appear right away. if it can be caught early that's awesome and if everything comes back normal then that's just peace of mind. I would recommend your friend get it done, just to be on the safe side. Cancer is taking too many lives now adays, because it's getting caught too late.

Recurrent persistent occult in stool microscopy is most warning sign with anemia in a person with family history must have regular colonoscopy to rule out cancer colon.
Due to family history she is high risk group,need not have any symptoms.

Many colon cancers don't give any symptoms for a long time. by doing colonoscopies in people at significant risk of developing colon cancer the doctors can remove adenomatous polyps before they become cancer (or detect cancers while they are very small and easily curable).

My dog who is 6 is showing signs of kennel cough but only started showing symptoms a couple of days ago. he was in boarding for about a week and has had the vaccine. Do symptoms take this long to show up? he has had it before and I noticed the symptoms within a couple of days. he has a cough that makes him almost chock and vomit. Or does this sound like a cold?