Health Library
The Health Library is a collection of health and wellness resources created for learning and accessibility. Select a topic below for related health information or search for a topic in the search bar for more information on other medical conditions.
- Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
- Agitation
- Appetite Loss
- Aura
- Blood in Stool
- Blood in Urine
- Blood in Vomit
- Breast Changes
- Change in Behavior
- Change in Bowel Habits
- Change in Heartbeat
- Chest Problems
- Chills
- Clubbing
- Crying
- Cyanosis
- Decreased Alertness
- Depressed Mood
- Difficulty Moving
- Difficulty Urinating
- Distended Rectum
- Drooling
- Drowsiness
- Ear Discharge
- Edema
- Excessive Thirst
- Facial Droop
- FAST Stroke Symptoms
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Freezing in Parkinson's Disease
- Frequent Urination
- Hoarseness
- Hot Flashes
- Hyperactivity
- Impulsivity
- Inattention
- Incomplete Bowel Movement
- Irritability
- Itching
- Joint Deformity
- Joint Stiffness
- Joint Swelling
- Lichenification
- Limping
- Loss of Height
- Loss of Motion
- Lump
- Manic Mood
- Mole or Skin Growth Changes
- Moodiness
- Movement Problems
- Night Sweats
- Nocturia
- Pain
- Painful Urination
- Paralysis
- Paresthesia
- Penile Discharge
- Poor Weight Gain
- Possible Appendicitis
- Possible Fracture
- Pus Drainage
- Rectal Problems
- Rectal Spasms
- Redness
- Regurgitation
- Runny Nose
- Sadness
- Seizures (Symptom)
- Shaking
- Skin Redness
- Sneezing
- Sour Stomach
- Stool Color
- Straining to Poop
- Strawberry Tongue
- Swelling
- Tics
- Unconsciousness
- Urinary Retention
- Vaginal Discharge
- Vaginal Dryness
- Vaginal Odor
- Watery Eyes
- Withdrawal Bleeding
Symptoms
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Many women experience abnormal vaginal bleeding or spotting between periods sometime in their lives. Vaginal bleeding is considered to be abnormal if it occurs: When you are not expecting your menstrual period. When your menstrual flow is lighter or heavier than what is normal for you. At a time in life when it is...
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Many people with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia can become agitated or upset easily. It may be helpful to: Keep distractions to a minimum. Keep noise levels low and voices quiet. Develop simple daily routines for bathing, dressing, eating,...
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Learn ways to manage nausea and loss of appetite from cancer treatments.
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Aura is the term used to describe symptoms that may occur before a seizure. An aura may include: Visual changes. Examples include: Bright lights. Zigzag lines. Slowly spreading spots. Distortions in the size or shape of objects. Blind or dark spots in the field of vision. Hearing voices or sounds (auditory...
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Your heart normally beats in a regular rhythm and rate that is just right for the work your body is doing at any moment. The usual resting heart rate for adults is between 50 to 100 beats per minute. Children have naturally higher normal heart rates...
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Discusses possible causes of chest pain, which include angina, heart attack, pneumothorax, or chest wall pain. Covers heart attack symptoms. Includes interactive tool to decide when to seek care. Offers home treatment and prevention tips.
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Discusses fevers in children age 11 and younger. Includes info on temperatures considered normal, mild fever, or high fever. Offers home treatment tips to reduce fever. Includes interactive tool to help you decide when to call a doctor.
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Discusses fevers in those age 12 and older. Includes info on temperatures considered normal, mild fever, or high fever. Covers causes of fever and offers home treatment tips. Includes interactive tool to help you decide when to see a doctor.
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Many prescription and nonprescription medicines can cause confusion or make you less alert. A few examples are: Antidepressants. Antihistamines. Opioid pain medicines. Sedatives and tranquilizers. Medicines for bladder control problems (anticholinergics). Contact your doctor before you stop taking or reduce the...
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Many health problems cause confusion or decreased alertness. It is not unusual for a person who is sick to be sleepy or confused when he or she wakes up. But extreme sleepiness may be a symptom of a more serious health problem. Confusion may range from mild to severe. Symptoms of confusion may include...