Symptoms and Diseases
What you need to know
Acne (adults/adolescents)
Allergies
Bulbs
Angina
Anxiety
Mouth ulcers
Smoking cessation and smoking withdrawal
Asthma
Bloating, flatulence and aerophagia
Bruises and hematomas
Cold sores or herpes labialis
Acute benign bronchitis
Heartburn
Skin burns
Hair loss or alopecia
Muscle strain
Conjunctivitis, eye and eyelid disorders
Constipation
Contraception
Corns, calluses and partridge eyes
Heat stroke or sunstroke
Sunburn and sun allergy
Curvatures
Muscle cramp
Cystitis and urinary tract infection
Itching or pruritus
Teeth and gums
Mild depression
Seborrheic dermatitis
Acute diarrhea
Difficult digestion or dyspepsia
Pain
Osteoarthritis and other joint pains
Anal pain
Ear pain and wax plugs
Back pain
Fatigue or asthenia
Fever
Folliculitis, boils and anthrax
Scabies
Flu and flu-like conditions
"Hangover
Hemorrhoids (hemorrhoidal crises)
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (difficulty urinating)
Insomnia (minor sleep disorder)
Heavy legs
Sore throat
Seasickness, motion sickness
Bad breath or halitosis
Headaches and migraines
Athlete's foot
Nail fungus
Vaginal mycosis or candidiasis
Nausea and vomiting
Panaris
Morning-after pill
Insect bites
Superficial wounds and cuts
Lice, nits and crabs
Weight gain and obesity
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Painful periods or dysmenorrhea
Rhinopharyngitis
Head cold or coryza
Hay fever and other allergic rhinitis
Nosebleeds or epistaxis
Dry mouth or xerostomia
Dry eyes
Spasmophilia
Pregnancy tests
Torticollis and neck pain
Cough
Menopausal disorders and hot flashes
Warts
Intestinal worms
Dizziness
Summary on Pain: - Medical Consultation: Pain is the second most common reason for medical consultation after fatigue. - Types of Pain: - Acute: Sudden, often a sign of illness or injury, disappears with treatment of the cause or with painkillers. - Chronic: Persists for more than 3 weeks, can be intermittent or continuous, difficult to treat definitively. - Causes: Trauma, tissue or organ damage, inflammation, nerve irritation, dilation of hollow organs. - Symptoms: Dull pains, cramps, headaches, burning sensations, throbbing, dental pain, lower back pain, etc. - Treatments: - Painkillers: Paracetamol (preferred for its safety), NSAIDs (ibuprofen, aspirin), combinations with codeine (to be used with caution). - Non-drug Methods: Application of ice or heat depending on the type of pain. - Prohibitions and Advice: - Do not self-medicate in case of intense pain or alarming symptoms (chest pain, post-traumatic pain, fever, etc.). Consult a doctor promptly. - Avoid prolonging pain relief treatment without improvement after 5 days. - Good Practices: - Use cold or warm compresses according to the pain. - Do not smoke near insect bites to destroy the venom. - Pain Assessment: Pain is subjective but can be evaluated with specific tests, especially in children. - Specialized Centers: There are pain management centers for cases of chronic or resistant pain. - Precautions: Be aware of drug interactions, contraindications (such as in pregnant women or people with certain diseases), and side effects of medications.