Symptoms and Illnesses
What You Need to Know
Acne (adults/teens)
Allergies
Blisters
Sore Throat
Anxiety
Mouth Ulcers
Smoking Cessation and Nicotine Withdrawal
Asthma
Bloating, Flatulence, and Aerophagia
Bruises, Ecchymoses, and Hematomas
Cold Sores or Oral Herpes
Acute Benign Bronchitis
Heartburn
Skin Burns
Hair Loss or Alopecia
Muscle Strain
Conjunctivitis, Eye and Eyelid Disorders
Constipation
Contraception
Corns, Calluses, and Soft Corns
Heatstroke or Sunstroke
Sunburn and Sun Allergy
Muscle Aches
Muscle Cramp
Cystitis and Urinary Tract Infection
Itching or Pruritus
Teeth and Gums
Mild depression
Seborrheic dermatitis
Acute diarrhea
Indigestion or dyspepsia
Pain
Osteoarthritis pain and other joint pain
Anal pain
Ear pain and earwax buildup
Back pain
Fatigue or asthenia
Fever
Folliculitis, boils, and carbuncles
Scabies
Influenza and flu-like illnesses
“Hangover”
Hemorrhoids (hemorrhoidal flare-ups)
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (difficulty urinating)
Insomnia (minor sleep disturbance)
Heavy legs
Sore throat
Seasickness, Motion Sickness
Bad breath or halitosis
Headaches and migraines
Athlete's foot or fungal foot infection
Nail fungus
Vaginal Yeast Infection or Vaginal Candidiasis
Nausea and Vomiting
Paronychia
Morning-After Pill
Insect Bites
Minor Wounds and Cuts
Head Lice, Nits, and Pubic Lice
Weight Gain and Obesity
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Painful Periods or Dysmenorrhea
Nasopharyngitis
Head Cold or Coryza
Hay Fever or Other Allergic Rhinitis
Nosebleeds or Epistaxis
Dry Mouth or Xerostomia
Dry Eyes
Spasmophilia
Pregnancy Tests
Stiff Neck and Neck Pain
Cough
Menopausal Disorders and Hot Flashes
Warts
Intestinal Worms
Vertigo
Pregnancy tests Are your periods late? Do you feel nauseous in the morning? And are you wondering whether you might be pregnant? With a simple test, you can find out right away. What you need to know Nearly 2.5 million pregnancy tests are sold each year in France. There are two types of tests, depending on how the sample is taken: urine tests (sold in pharmacies) and blood tests (usually prescribed and carried out in laboratories). Urine pregnancy tests (sold individually or in packs of two) cost between 8 and 15 euros and are not reimbursed by Social Security. Urine pregnancy tests can detect a pregnancy from the first days of a missed period, and some even 4 to 6 days before the expected date. How does it work? A pregnant woman secretes certain hormones (beta-hCG, or human chorionic gonadotropin) that can be found in her urine and blood. Urine tests detect them with good reliability (98%): in the presence of urine, they change color, provided the instructions for use have been followed carefully. Blood tests, which are 100% reliable, require a blood sample and are reimbursed if they are prescribed. What not to do Skimming the instructions for urine tests, or ignoring them altogether, is not a good idea. These tests are sensitive, and you are probably a little anxious. It is better to follow the instructions to the letter. Good practices Use the test on the first urine of the morning, which is more concentrated in hormones. Place the tester in a container of urine or under a stream of urine. A color change indicates a certain level of beta-hCG, a sign of early pregnancy. If the result is negative, repeat the test 72 hours later if your period still has not started in the meantime. If the result is positive, make an appointment quickly with your doctor, who will prescribe a confirmatory blood test if they consider it useful. 70 Pregnancy test