Have you ever had a health problem that you were too embarrassed to talk about? You are not alone. It is hard to bring up serious health concerns, especially the ones that make you blush just thinking about them. Some things are meant to be kept private, but that doesn't mean you can ignore your health issues. We are bringing these types of problems out in the open with our list of the top searched embarrassing health concerns.Though it can be intimidating to bring up your secret health problems to a relative stranger, your doctor should be the first person you turn to when facing an illness, no matter how embarrassed you are. Remember: they see tons of patients and probably have seen your same problem many times before. No matter how ashamed you are, it is important for the health of you and others to get symptoms of contagious illnesses, such as herpes symptoms, examined before it is spread to others. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, one out of five adults have been infected with genital herpes and there is no known herpes cure. It's not surprising then that it is number one on our list.
If you are still too embarrassed to see a doctor, look into over the counter medications. Some conditions can be treated with OTC medicine, but that doesn't always cure the problem and you might still have to see your doctor. Yeast Infections, number three on our list, has many different OTC treatments and cures.
You can treat other problems, such as hyperhidrosis, which is just a fancy word for excessive sweating, with more unconventional methods. If you have tried extra-strength antiperspirants, such as Drysol, and you are still having a problem, you may benefit from plastic surgery. Injections of Botox are used to disable the sweat glands in areas like your underarms.
Not all of the problems on the list are easily treated. If you are avoiding serious surgery for things such as incontinence, lifestyle changes may help make a difference. Try looking into adult incontinence supplies, such as adult diapers.
Do you have the courage to talk about your health problems? Leave us a comment. Search your health problem on AOL Search or AOL Health.
Top Searched Embarrassing Health Concerns on AOL Search:
1. Herpes
2. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
3. Yeast Infection
4. Psoriasis
5. Urinary Tract Infection
6. Genital Warts
7. Hemorrhoids
8. Impotence
9. Hyperhidrosis
10. Incontinence
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By Cynthia Frankart on Aug 19th 2008 at 6:51AM
I've been over weight ALL my life. I was in an abusive relationship in my 20's and the man I was with put me on a diet. That was fine. But then it became an issue. If I didn't lose a pound a day (at least) he would beat me. No matter what I said he would not understand a plateau. Granted I lost 80lbs in 3 months, but I almost died from it. That little diet distroyed my thyroid gland. THAT has caused weight to come on even when I don't over eat. Plus it actually became emotional. I was afraid not to eat. I'm rid of him, but still have weight issues. My health is bad so I can't do exercise like one should do who's trying to lose weight. I finally lost about 50 lbs (in 6 months)and ended up in the hospital (not because of that). I stopped breathing and was put on life support for almost a month. They were feeding me through a tube in my nose over 5,000 calories a day!!! Before I went in the hospital food really didn't matter to me, I really wasn't hungry. After that hospital stay I'm starving all the time. I can't take diet pills my blood pressure won't allow it. I'm really searching for a way to eat (when I'm hungry) things that will help me lose weight. Hopefully soon I'll find a way.
By JovansMom on Aug 19th 2008 at 7:35AM
Genital warts also known as HPV can be contracted by one's self. Contrary to what HPV info is misleading. HPV (warts) has a vaccine for girls only? This vaccine should be for all children as an early years vaccine like all other required chldrens vaccines. Anyone can get warts. I had one wart on my left index finger which became inflamed from washing dishes. During sleep I itched my torso, chest and neck from dry wintery skin and gave myself tiny warts all over my top body. I did not realize at the time that I had also in my sleep itched my vaginal area. 8 years later I found warts on my genital mucus area. SLS in toothpaste was the only thing that worked to dissolve the warts. It was painfull during 2 months of applications of toothpaste at least 2 or 3 times a day, but it worked. I also strecthed and flattened pieces of cotton balls onto the applications to keep the toothpaste intact folding my labias over the cotton.
By kristy on Aug 19th 2008 at 8:19AM
I don't see this up there as a problem, but I know a lot of women
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My other issue is my hearing is getting worse and I am only 38, but I
think it was too many heave metal concerts when I was young!
By Sara on Aug 19th 2008 at 8:24AM
I know one that they forgot!! How many people search for lice information? It's at an epidemic high right now, afflicting children more than the common cold. I am sure people search that all day long, and that is DEFINITELY something people don't talk about!
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By Ethel D'Ippolito on Aug 19th 2008 at 8:54AM
I've studied this "overweight problem" extensively and have come to the conclusion that it's caused by eating too much and exercising too little.
By Roy Lawson on Aug 19th 2008 at 8:54AM
I have Psoriasis and it is no doubt embarrassing. Luckily, over the years, it mostly disappeared as much as its going to, only showing up on my elbows and knees.
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Iam going to suprise a lot of females here although men are subject to this information.I am 77 now, for years I went to 3 gyno's and my primary doctor trying for help on irration , sores, burning and itching,in the vaginal area. I went through perscription, over the counter meds. i daily did good hygeine I had scrapings taken for cancer. I had a dnc.Not one of my doctors found relief for me I could get relief for a day or so and began to suffer all over. One day I overheard a conversation that cured my problem.the information hit me right away from that day,I begin to give it a try and I have been free of this torture for over a years now. I told my gynos.and my doctor and they were very happy to spread the word on to their patients, none had ever heard this before Please believe this my problem was useing DRYER SHEETS IN DRYING MY UNDERWARE. I started to washing those and hanging them to dry,I am doing good now for a year. No problem WHAT A RELIEF AND SO SIMPLE. AND NO I DID NOT SUE THE DRYER COMPANYS. BUT ANY DRYER SHEETS CAN DO THIS . GOOD LUCK. MALE OR FEMALE THAT HAVE THE PROBLEM I AM HAPPY FOR THE CHANCE TO SPRED THIS GOOD NEWS.
By MARY on Aug 19th 2008 at 9:09AM
We have come to a point in which people must remember that the one pointing the finger has more pointing back at them! We as a nation as a majority have gotten past the "race quotes" but can always look forward to some one with the mike to keep trying to make it an issue.
By raycamp648 on Aug 19th 2008 at 9:14AM
adult female over 50. what about anal itch. it's the worst. itching usually gets worse at night and sometimes scratch til you are raw. been to several different docs and several hundred dollars. they all seem confused, prescribe different ointments to no avail. finally got some relief from cortaid but is that even healthy for down there?
By Bette on Aug 19th 2008 at 9:17AM
The listed conditional ailments are reasonably simple to treat as are a host of other medical challenges. It would be a great service to female and males alike to have treatment access made much easier by having such generally quickly diagnosed and remedied conditions done by (mid way) health clinics that (could be set up) so the cost and medical treatment is much more in line with the quickly cured types of cases that would otherwise be managed by emergency rooms and or other types of costly places. If you ask me - there's a huge need for the medical profession to establish cheap and easy access for people that have minor health problems that don't always require the attention of an expensive and time consuming physician/administration process that up to the current point has been responsible for wrecking so much havoc within the medical industry and for the public that desires a much more reasonable way to attain treatment for easily cured conditions. If the costs were made much lower in the way just described everybody would be much happier and it would help put a number of bill collectors out of business.
By Steven on Aug 19th 2008 at 9:27AM
The lady with the Vaginal discomfort. I totally understand and by chance found the same cure although my solution was the added water softener (Downy) in my rinse cycle. I still use it but not in my underware cycle. Also Ladies (and for the sake of your children do not use fragrant bubble bath in bath water.
By No Name on Aug 19th 2008 at 9:30AM