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Acid Reflux, or GERD, is common cause of abdominal pain in women.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common cause of abdominal pain in women. GERD causes abdominal pain that is higher up, behind the sternum or breast bone. Abdominal pain caused by acid reflux is often helped by antacids and is likely to be worse when bending over, lying down or at night. If left untreated, GERD can damage your esophagus and cause more serious problems.

Gallstones are a cause of abdominal pain in women.

Gallstones are most often causes of abdominal pain in women, those over 40, Native Americans and other ethnic groups. Abdominal pain caused by gallstones occurs immediately after eating and is located on the right side of the belly, in the middle to upper abdomen, and may spread to the back.

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) can cause abdominal pain in women.

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the female reproductive system. PID is usually caused by a sexually transmitted disease like gonorrhea or chlamydia, but infection causing bacteria may enter the from other activity in the genital area. Chronic pelvic or lower abdominal pain in women caused by Pelvic Inflammatory Disease may be accompanied by pain during sex, unusual vaginal discharge, fatigue, fever, vomiting or diarrhea.

Abdominal pain in women could be caused by a heart attack.

In addition to the usual symptoms- pain in the chest, shoulder and/or arm, fainting, nausea, vomiting, sweating, shortness of breath- a heart attack causes abdominal pain in women. Females may have the same symptoms as men, but for many women abdominal pain or heartburn, dizziness or feeling light headed, clammy skin and unusual or unexplained fatigue may also be caused by a heart attack.

Pancreatitis causes abdominal pain in women.

Pancreatitis causes abdominal pain, especially upper abdominal pain. Both chronic pancreatitis and acute pancreatitis are causes of abdominal pain in women. Pancreatitis symptoms include upper abdominal pain that spreads to your back, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain that feels a bit better when you lean forward or curl up into a ball, oily stools and extra smelly poop, indigestion, tenderness in the abdomen and abdominal pain that gets worse after eating.

Cancer is a cause of abdominal pain in women.

You might prefer not to think about tumors as causes of abdominal pain, but severe or persistent abdominal pain could be a symptom of cancer. Tumors or cancers in any of the organs found in your abdomen- such as the ovary, uterus, bladder, pancreas, stomach, liver or kidney- are causes of abdominal pain in women

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Reasons for Breast Pain

Changes in Hormones
Menstruation and pregnancy tend to be the most common reasons for breast pain, and it is often a change in cycles that leads to soreness, tenderness or pain. Menopause is characterized by a fluctuation of hormones, and it is the lack of estrogen which results from this which leads to breast pain. Stress levels are also linked to your hormones and fluctuations in hormone levels may be more severe if you are suffering from high levels of stress during menopause.

Taking Medications
Birth control and hormone replacement therapy are two types of prescribed medication which can cause breast pain and tenderness, mainly due to the impact of the hormones that are found in both of them. Estrogen and progesterone are components of these medications, which can disrupt a woman’s natural levels of these hormones during menopause. In addition, antidepressants and psychiatric medications can increase breast tenderness.

Caffeine
Tea, coffee, soda, medication and chocolate are five foods and drinks that are known to be a possible reason for breast pain. This is because these food types normally contain caffeine, which causes a dilation of blood vessels which leads to pain and tenderness. Try eliminating all forms of caffeine: why not opt for decaf coffee and sparkling water instead?

Costochondritis
A non-cyclic cause of breast pain is costochondritis, the inflammation of the ribs' junctions to the breastbone or sternum. Although not always linked to hormonal changes, this often occurs in the later years of a woman’s life. Aging and posture are two reasons for the pain that begins, and radiates, from where the breast bone and ribs meet.

Breast Cysts
Fluid-filled sacs within your breasts are referred to as breast cysts. These can be felt as round/oval lumps that have the texture of a water-filled balloon or grape. They are common in women of menopausal age and tend to subside following the menopause process.

http://health.usnews.com/health-news/articles/2008/12/02/8-surprising-causes-of-bad-breath

Causes of Bad Breath

Halitosis can't always be brushed or flossed away—but having breakfast might help defeat it

Medications. Saliva rinses away bacteria that foul the breath, and many drugs, among them antidepressants, diuretics, and even aspirin, can dry the mouth.

Bacteria. The stink-creating kind mostly hang out on the tongue, happily churning out gases as they munch on food particles and substances broken down from saliva, and multiply at night, when the salivary glands slow down (hence morning breath). Some people harbor more species of malodorous bacteria than others do, which may be why certain individuals are especially halitosis-prone. This month, a study in the Journal of Medical Microbiology suggests that H. pylori, the same bug that is often responsible for stomach ulcers, can cause bad breath and gum disease if it finds a home in the mouth.

Respiratory tract infections. Tooth and gum infections are recognized sources of bad breath. But so are bronchitis, sinusitis, and even a cold. RTIs break down tissue, starting a flow of cells and mucus that feed bacteria that create foul odor

Skipping breakfast. Besides the well-established advantages to body and mind of having a good breakfast, it helps quell morning breath by stimulating saliva production and scrubbing bacteria from the tongue. (But lay off the sardine-onion sandwich.)

Diet. Foods high in protein or dairy products generate large amounts of amino acids, which are fodder for bacteria. A diet low in carbs burns stored fat, creating toxic-smelling ketones. And last year, researchers linked bad breath with obesity, although the basis is unclear.

Mouth breathing. Any condition that dries the tissues of the mouth, preventing saliva from washing away bacteria, encourages bad breath. Candidates include sleep apnea, snoring, and asthma.


Ongoing illnesses. A potent breath can signal particular diseases. Kidney failure produces a fishy smell and uncontrolled diabetes generates fruity fumes, for instance.


Alcohol. Heavy alcohol consumption also can dry out the mouth.

Yo mamma's so big, she thought Barnum & Bailey were clothing designers.

- Yo mamma's so big, she uses a jungle gym for a walker.

- Yo mamma's so big, she uses bowling balls for earrings.

- Yo mamma's so big, she uses the interstate for a Slip 'n Slide.

- Yo mamma's so big, she whistles bass.

- Yo mamma's so big, that she climbed Mt. Fuji with one step.

- Yo mamma's so big, that they had to change "One size fit's all" to "One size fits most"

http://facts.randomhistory.com/2008/11/10_pregnancy.html

Facts About Pregnancy

Each year in the United States, there are approximately six million pregnancies. This means that at any one time, about 4% of women in the U.S. are pregnant.

Only 25% of couples actively trying to conceive will experience pregnancy within the woman’s first cycle. However, 90% of couples will achieve pregnancy within the first 12 months of actively trying

About 3% of all pregnant women will give birth to twins. This rate is an increase of nearly 60% since the early 1980s. However, 17% of pregnant women over 45 will give birth to twins

Nigeria has the highest twinning rate in the world at around 4.5%. Some experts attribute this number to the large consumption of yams in Nigeria.

The average size of a full-term baby in the U.S. is 8 pounds. This is an increase from an average size of 6 pounds 30 years ago

The largest surviving baby was born in October 2009 in Sumatra, Indonesia and weighed an astounding 19.2 pounds at birth.

Less than 1% of women in the United States choose to deliver their babies at home, while 30% of Dutch women opt for home births.

Approximately one in three babies in the United States is now delivered by cesarean section. The number of cesarean sections in the U.S. has risen nearly 46% since 1996.

According to a Time Magazine article published in 1945, the longest pregnancy on record is 375 days (as opposed to the usual 280 days). Amazingly, the delivered baby was only 6 pounds, 15 ounces.

Fewer than 10% of babies are born on their exact due date, 50% are born within one week of the due date, and 90% are born within two weeks of the date.

Pregnant women at a healthy weight should eat an extra 300 calories per day. This amount is roughly equivalent to a serving of yogurt and half of a bagel.

While not all pregnant women will crave pickles and ice cream specifically, pregnancy cravings are rooted in the body’s extra need for minerals and comfort-inducing serotonin

Despite several rumors to the contrary, microwave ovens do not pose a threat to an unborn fetus.

During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds due to hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose

Milk production and lactation can actually begin as early as the second trimester in some women.e Carrying a baby “high” or “low” is dependent on a woman’s body type and is not a reliable predictor of the baby’s gender

Approximately 70% of expectant mothers report experiencing some symptoms of morning sickness during the first trimester of pregnancy

Pregnant women usually experience a heightened sense of smell beginning late in the first trimester. Some experts call this the body’s way of protecting a pregnant women from foods that are unsafe for the fetus

Many women experience thicker and shinier hair during pregnancy due to hormonal changes and consumption of extra vitamins. New hair volume gained during pregnancy typically begins to fall out after three months post partum

While the feet do not actually get longer or wider during pregnancy, most women do gain up to half a shoe size, due to increased fluid volume in the foot

Yo mamma's so nasty, she only changes her drawers once every 10000 miles.

- Yo mamma's so nasty, she pours salt water in her drawers to keep the crabs alive.
- Yo mamma's so nasty, she puts ice down her drawers to keep the crabs fresh.

- Yo mamma's so nasty, she went swimming and made the Dead Sea.

- Yo mamma's so nasty, she went to a hair salon and told the stylist to cut her hair, then she opened up her blouse!!

- Yo mamma's so nasty, she's got more clap than an auditorium.

- Yo mamma's so nasty, they call her Norelco... Home of the triple head.

- Yo mamma's so nasty, when I went to your house said what's for dinner, yo mamma jumped up on the table and said "crabs!"

- Yo mamma's so nasty, when I went to your house said what's for dinner, yo mamma put her foot up on the table and said "Corn!"

- Yo mamma's so nasty, when she did the splits, she stuck to the floor.

http://inktank.fi/20-things-you-didnt-know-about-carrie-fisher-and-star-wars/

20 things you didn’t know about Carrie Fisher and Star Wars


1. She had a love-hate relationship with George Lucas.
In her bestselling memoir and one-woman show, Wishful Drinking, Fisher tells her readers, “George Lucas ruined my life.”