A fever is often a worrisome condition, especially if you are pregnant. It occurs during pregnancy for a variety of reasons, some of which require urgent treatment from a doctor. Although treating your fever will not cure the illness or infection...
Head colds may last longer when you're pregnant, according to the University of Michigan Health System. However, there are plenty of non-prescription treatment modalities to help relieve your symptoms while protecting the health of your unborn...
Appendicitis occurs when the appendix, the small tube-like structure attached to the large intestine, becomes inflamed and swollen. Approximately seven percent of the population will have appendicitis during their lifetime, according to the...
The flu is common, even in pregnant women. The Palo Alto Medical Foundation points out that flu vaccines are recommended for women who are pregnant to reduce the risk of complications. Women in the third trimester of pregnancy are at a greater...
Your liver helps filter toxic waste products out of your body. Steatosis is a type of liver condition that occurs when excess amounts of fat accumulate inside your liver cells. The most common cause of fatty liver in the United States is alcohol...
The common cold is a viral infection that is often treated symptomatically with over-the-counter medications. Some cough medicines contain multiple active ingredients, including alcohol, which should be avoided during pregnancy. Most cold...
Numerous physical changes occur during the months of pregnancy. In addition to the familiar symptoms of weight gain, morning sickness and fatigue, you may notice an increase in sinus mucus and congestion. Although sinusitis is common during...
During pregnancy, migraine sufferers may experience a change in frequency of headaches. There is no way to predict whether a person will have an increase or a decrease in migraines. Most symptoms of a migraine do not change for pregnant women. The...
Women who enjoyed the healthy crunch of raw alfalfa sprouts before pregnancy may need to hold off on eating them during pregnancy. While potential complications are rare, the consequences to the baby and mother are severe enough that moms-to-be...
White blood cells (WBCs) are a type of body cell found in the bloodstream that help fight infection. According to MedlinePlus, WBCs are also called leukocytes and the normal amount found in the bloodstream of a newborn infant is between 4,500 and...
A fever during a pregnancy can upset the development of the fetus, especially if the expectant mother has a fever early in her pregnancy. Most doctors will recommend the use of acetaminophen (Tylenol) during pregnancy to lower a fever. The...
During pregnancy, the health of the mother can directly affect the health of the unborn baby. Having a fever during pregnancy can have a catastrophic effect on the baby depending on the intensity of the fever and the trimester it occurs in. Any...
Treating a cold during pregnancy can be especially difficult. There are certain medications that are considered safe, and those that you should only use after you enter your second trimester, reports OB focus. It is important to realize that any...
Cold sores are red bumps that eventually become open wounds on the outer lip area and sometimes the cheek or inside the nose. The American Academy of Dermatology says that the herpes simplex virus type one is the most likely cause of cold sores,...
The FDA approved ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, or NSAID, in 1974. Drugs in the NSAID group are used to manage mild to moderate pain, inflammation and fevers. Pregnant women, however, should avoid taking ibuprofen and other...
Heroin addiction is a disease caused by opiate effects on neurotransmitters, which change the structure and function of brain cells. Over time, the addict needs more of the drug to feel normal. An abrupt halt to opiate drug use produces anxiety,...
Books found at local bookstores attempt to define the psychological differences between men and women. Yet, anatomically it is clear that ovaries, breasts and the uterus distinguish women from men. Sometimes, the reproductive organs can become...
Fever blisters, also known as cold sores, are caused by the herpes simplex 1 virus. The virus lies dormant in your body and is usually kept in check by your immune system until something, such as an illness or stress, weakens your system and...
The flu, also known as influenza, is a highly contagious respiratory illness which can be spread from person to person through sneezing or coughing. It may also be spread by touching the surface of an item that an infected person touched or...
According to the American Chiropractic Association, more than 31 million Americans suffer from low back pain at any time. Non-surgical treatment can include cognitive behavior therapy, chiropractic therapy, exercise, acupuncture, yoga, application...
For many women, the early stages of pregnancy can feel similar to having a stomach virus, but some unlucky women actually get stomach viruses during pregnancy. Symptoms such as nausea and vomiting make it difficult for pregnant women to get...
Skin infections like pityriasis rosea may cause flaky or scaly bumps on your skin. Raised bumps that are wrinkled or loose at the center but attached at sharp edges may be a sign of pityriasis rosea. Your doctor may diagnose pityriasis rosea by...
It's normal to have a slightly higher body temperature when you're pregnant, although this varies among women. However, if you notice your body temperature is abnormally high or low, it could be a sign of an illness that could harm you and your...
The flu (influenza) is a highly contagious respiratory virus. Pregnant women are more likely to be hospitalized from complications of the flu than other women of the same age, reports the March of Dimes. The Centers for Disease Control and...
A mother's actions have a tremendous affect on her baby when she is carrying a child. This means even simple factors -- like the foods eaten, activities done and even the stress levels experienced -- are influential on your child. Fortunately,...
In the September 2009 edition of the "Journal of the Canadian Dental Association," Dr. Giuseppe Ficarra and Dr. Catalina Birek explain that doctors and dentists don't know how pregnancy influences the course and treatment of fever blisters....
Due to the dangers to both mother and baby of chickenpox infection during pregnancy, the Mayo Clinic recommends preventative chickenpox vaccination for all women of childbearing age who have not had chickenpox or received a vaccination before....
Swedish, deep tissue and hot stone massages are all related massage techniques with different goals. Understanding the purpose of each type of massage helps you choose the style of massage best suited to your needs and tastes. It will also help...
Salvias, a group of plants also called sage, are among the least demanding perennials. Many are drought-tolerant and thrive in full sun, so they're ideal for xeriscape gardens. While the flowers and fragrance of several species make them popular...