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
SmokingAlcohol Abuse
Gambling Addiction
Drug Abuse and Drug Addiction
Bone and Muscle Conditions
Back PainStrains, Sprains and Fractures
Digestive and Abdominal Conditions
Abdominal PainConstipation
Dehydration
Diarrhea
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Nausea and Vomiting
Eye Conditions
Eye InjuriesPink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
Exercise
Headaches
Tension HeadachesMigraine Headaches
Mental Health
DepressionAnxiety
Eating Disorders
Mononucleosis
Respiratory Conditions
Allergies/Hay FeverColds
Flu (Influenza)
Laryngitis (Hoarse Voice)
Shortness of Breath
Sinusitis
Sexual Health
ContraceptionInfertility
Sexual Assault
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD’s and AIDS)
Skin Conditions
AcneBlisters
Canker Sores
Cold Sores
Hives
Ingrown Toenails
Lice
Poison Oak/Ivy/Sumac
Scabies
Sunburn
Sleep
Urinary Conditions
Urinary Tract/Bladder InfectionsWomen’s Health
Breast CancerPap Smears and Pelvic Exams
Pelvic Pain
Pregnancy
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Uterine Bleeding
Vaginal Infections (Vaginitis)
Index