Saturday, November 24, 2007

Health Tips for November 24

Health Tip: Fluid in the Ear

Fluid that discharges from the ear can be harmless, as in the case of ear wax, or it could be a sign of something more serious.

Here are warning signs that ear discharge should be checked by a doctor, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine:

* If it is white, yellow or clear.
* If it is bloody.
* If it continues for more than five days straight.
* If it is accompanied by severe pain, fever or headache.
* If it results in hearing loss.

Health Tip: Emotional Reasons for Erectile Dysfunction

While male impotence can be caused by physical factors -- including high blood pressure, diabetes and injury -- other triggers can be emotional.

The American Academy of Family Physicians offers this list of possible emotional causes for erectile dysfunction:

* Feeling depressed.
* Feelings of anxiety or nervousness.
* Stress from work, family or financial problems.
* Unresolved issues between you and your sexual partner.
* Feelings of self-consciousness.
* Fear of your partner's reaction or rejection.

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