Question And Answer About Health - Part 2
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Q: I’m only 24 but I stopped getting my periods six months ago. I’m definitely not pregnant and have never had a problem with my periods before this. I kind of enjoy the freedom of not having periods, but my friends keep saying that it could be a sign of something more sinister. Is it?
A: Secondary periods refers to a condition when there has been no periods for more than six months in a woman who previously had regular menses (excluding pregnancy). While periods may seem like an inconvenience. It is a sign of a healthy female body. Though this condition may rarely be due to ovarian or endometrial causes, you cannot rule out other disorders of the uterus and vagina, the ovaries or the pituitary glands. Stress and over exercise can also be factors. The best way to determine the cause would be to see a doctor. Remember, not having your period for a long-term puts you at a higher risk of osteoporosis and stress fractures of the bones.
Q: I occasionally get bouts of diarrhoea. Do I need to see a doctor everytime or could I just settle for an over the counter (OTC) remedy instead?
A: If the diarrhoea is fairly mild, perhaps an OTC medication would suffice. Most episodes are controllable and should go away in two to three days. However, diarrhoea could be a sign of a more serious problem and require immediate medical attention if the following symptoms occur: for example, the diarrhoea is accompanied by a high fever; there is blood in the stool; the episode lasts more than four days; and you show acute signs of dehydration (dry mouth and skin, light-headedness when standing up, infrequenturination). Just remember, once the diarrhoea is treated, don’t switch to spicy, oily or hard to digest foods such as curries, milk, cheese, fried foods, raw veg and fruit, immediately. Stick to bland, easy to digest food instead.
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