Nosebleed surgery may be needed says doctor
A teen with six weeks of nosebleeds despite five cautery attempts may require laser therapy or vessel suturing after evaluation by an otolaryngologist. Emphasizes checking for coagulation disorders, using pressure and decongestants first, and that surgery is done under anesthesia with minimal pain.
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Things Everyone Should Know About Low Mood
Years ago few admitted to clinical low mood and even fewer sought treatment. Treatments include psychotherapy and antidepressants often with hospitalization, and electroconvulsive therapy for resistant cases. Treatment success rate is 85 percent. Free screening at 800 573 4433. Contact NAMI 800 950 6264 NDMDA 800 826 3632 CAM for Clinical low mood 800 228 1114.
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Labeling Low Mood and Free Screenings Highlighted
Elmore emphasizes combining talk therapy with medication for low mood and urges people to seek help. Thursday's free screenings at CareMont Psychiatric Center will use a simple form to assess mood levels and guide next steps from no help to hospitalization in severe cases.
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Elmore
CareMont Psychiatric Center
Signs of low mood and free screenings offer help
The piece lists signs of low mood including appetite changes, sleep issues, fatigue, irritability, guilt, concentration problems, and thoughts of death. It notes 100 people attended screenings, though turnout has declined in recent years, and encourages visiting free screenings to assess one’s life in under 30 minutes.
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Weight management brief at Citizens Resource Center
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service offers a nine week Neonlizing weight management program from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays starting Oct 18 at the Citizens Resource Center in Dallas. The series notes 5 to 10 percent weight loss may cut disease risk and promote bone and heart health. To register call 922-2111. Footsteps for Tomorrow event on Oct 31 at Myers Memorial United Methodist Church features women’s programs, lunch, and guest U.S. Rep. Sue Myrick.
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Blood Drive Times At Grace Baptist Church
Blood drives set for Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 30 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church 2200 Auten Road Gastonia and October 13 from 7 30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the GMH auditorium. Donors must be 17 or older in good health and weigh at least 110 pounds. For sponsorship details call 864-2623.
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Teens face hidden mental illness in adolescence
A long illness story follows Rebekah Preston from sixth grade despair to bipolar diagnosis at 21, illustrating how mood swings, self harm, and runaways can signal serious mental illness rather than typical teen angst. Experts urge parental awareness, early care, and routine screening to prevent tragedy.
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Rebekah
Monica Preston
Katherine Koselka Robredo
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National Institutes of Health
Elizabeth Cottingham
Children’s Hospita Medical Center
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