Student Health 101 General Health
A Reference Guide to Student Health

Introduction:

A quick reference for common health questions and emergencies facing college students today.

Keep this publication handy! It is a book that you’ll be able to use on multiple occasions throughout the school year as a reference for common questions you and your friends may have about ailments, emergencies, addictions, sexual diseases, etc.  It has been written for students by a staff of multi-disciplined, boardcertified physicians who practice medicine throughout the United States.

For more detailed information on the topics discussed in this book and others, you can look to www.studenthealth101.com. Also look for Student Health 101 Magazine, the monthly publication dedicated to improving the health and wellness of college students. Your University is distributing this information to its students to inform them about health issues. Your University is not responsible for the content or opinions expressed in this publication. This health guide is for your information only.

By committing their support to the distribution of this book, your University also recognizes the value of this publication. They bring it to you in hopes that the knowledge provided will be a key contributor to your ongoing health and wellness.

Part of maintaining your health, especially as a student, is knowing when to seek professional guidance. The staff of physicians who wrote this guide researched and compiled it with the utmost care; however, it is no substitute for your personal physician’s advice nor appropriate professional treatment. Each individual has unique needs, and only your physician has the ability to assess these needs first hand. If your physician’s advice conflicts with information in this publication, always follow your physician’s recommendations.


Topics:

Emergencies and Injuries

Bleeding (Severe)
Blood Under the Nail
Bruises
Burns
Chest Pain/Heart Attack
Choking
Cut and Scrapes
Fever
Frostbite
Heat Stroke/Exhaustion
Nosebleeds
Stings and Bites

Addictions

Smoking
Alcohol Abuse
Gambling Addiction
Drug Abuse and Drug Addiction

Bone and Muscle Conditions

Back Pain
Strains, Sprains and Fractures

Digestive and Abdominal Conditions

Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Dehydration
Diarrhea
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Nausea and Vomiting

Eye Conditions

Eye Injuries
Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)

Exercise

Headaches

Tension Headaches
Migraine Headaches

Mental Health

Depression
Anxiety
Eating Disorders

Mononucleosis

Respiratory Conditions

Allergies/Hay Fever
Colds
Flu (Influenza)
Laryngitis (Hoarse Voice)
Shortness of Breath
Sinusitis

Skin Conditions

Acne
Blisters
Canker Sores
Cold Sores
Hives
Ingrown Toenails
Lice
Poison Oak/Ivy/Sumac
Scabies
Sunburn

Sleep

Urinary Conditions

Urinary Tract/Bladder Infections

Women’s Health

Breast Cancer
Pap Smears and Pelvic Exams
Pelvic Pain
Pregnancy
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Uterine Bleeding
Vaginal Infections (Vaginitis)

Index