However, women who have menorrhagia usually bleed for more than 7 days and lose twice as much blood. If you have bleeding that lasts longer than 7 days per period, or is so heavy that you have to change your pad or tampon nearly every hour, you need to talk with your doctor.
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Bellâs palsy occurs when a nerve in the face becomes swollen or inflamed, triggering symptoms like muscle weakness, drooling, a drooping eyelid or corner of the mouth, twitching, or paralysis, which can come on quickly. These symptoms usually affect one side of the face, and typically worsen over 48 hours. About 40,000 Americans are diagnosed with the condition each year. While it can affect anyone, Bell's palsy is most common among pregnant women, and people who have the flu, a cold, or diabetes. Itâs not entirely clear what causes the condition, says David Simpson, MD, director of the neuromuscular division at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City.