Bdc -common Health Problems In College Students

1 CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEM Chapter 1 presents the background of the study, the theoretical and conceptual framework , the statement of the problem, study

the

hypothesis,

delimitations

significance

and

the

of

the

operational

study,

the

definition

of

terms. Background of the Study The

present-day

situation,

some

students

have

low

resistance in reacting to the realities

of nature like

cold

failed

and

extreme

warm

temperature.

balance diet due to growing habits food chains

Some

to

like eating in

eat fast

while others are much dependent on junk foods.

Unlike in the previous generation where diet

of children

were much on fresh vegetables and fruits. One

of

getting rigors

the

greatest

problems

in

academic

field

is

sick the inability of the body to sustain the of

requirements

academic could

activities. not

be

met

Many due

nursing to

subject

complaints

on

headaches, fever, toothache, stomach ache and the like. Due to intense pressure of the nursing course, some failed even in their subjects and

some

spent

which resulted to re-taking the subject

dropped.

The

irony

is

that

much

has

already

and the family of course suffered a financial loss.

2 Considering these tremendous expenditures, it can be said that the per capita cost of education is high and so failure to pass nursing subjects among students has

become

a gross and blatant disappointment to the guardians. To say at least, it is a waste of time, money and effort to put up a student to school, start an academic calendar year, and carry on the task of teaching

students

who seem to be disinterested in school work, and who end up with failing grades or just obtain modest grades when they could

have

achieved

more.

pleasurably consoling when expected

of

them

On

the

other

hand,

it

is

students turn out to be what is

academic

achievers,

conscientious

and

diligent. In learning

school, and

the

the

major

goal

of

activity this

of

the

activity

students is

is

academic

achievement. Success in an educational field will enable a student to develop his potentialities and gain security and satisfaction ( Mitz, 2001). However, when he fails in the academic field, he is disappointed or dissatisfied. This dissatisfaction

could

arose

anxiety

which

may

lead

to

maladjustment – a condition which the school wants to avoid. The focus of this study is the health condition of students

which

has

been

greatly

considered

contributing factor to academic performance.

as

a

3 The general opinion is that students with conditions

perform

better

in

school

than

healthy

those

who

are

sickly. For even under the best of conditions, students are likely

to

encounter

exasperating

a

experiences.

great

many

frustrating

and

Thus,

only

those

are

who

personally committed to getting an education in a school of his own choice and course that he personally chooses can forge

ahead

despite

addition, the health

obstacles condition

that

come

his

way.

In

of an individual becomes a

factor that pushes the student to actively participate in any

school

activity.

This

condition

drives

diligent in his studies and conscientious in

him

to

be

tasks asked

of him by his teacher. Thus, from such attitude, higher grades are expectedly obtained. The

desire

of

the

researchers

to

identify

common

health problems and its effect on academic performance

is

the main reason for undertaking this research. Theoretical Framework Several Philippine

educational

schools

need. However,

in

for spite

innovations the all

maximum

have

been

development

efforts

to

get

tried of

in

every

students

to

achieve, wide variations in achievement are found in every educational existing

level. This is due to tremendous differences

among

individuals

in

their

physical,

mental,

4 social,

emotional

individual affect

and

differences

learning

cultural

and

could

the

backgrounds.

different

primarily

be

These

factors

shaken

by

that health

conditions of students. This study is anchored on the theory of Johnson (2003) that

is

designed

to

help

interpreting

between the health conditions

the

relationship

and student achievement was

used in this study. Its purpose is to explain variations in student performance that occur among classroom considering health factors. Thus,

the

core

assumptions

establishing sound mind, performance

while

implementing

sound body and healthy academic

theoretically

anchored

Johnson

Principles

:

(1) Every person is a learner;(2) learning is an ongoing and lifelong process; (3) People learn within social and cultural

contexts,

independently

and

through

interaction

with others; (4) What is learned depends on the way it is learned

and

with

whom

it

is

learned;

(5)principles

of

health is wealth-learning takes place when participants are physically and mentally ready .

Independent Variables

Dependent Variables

5

Common Health Problems • Tension head ache • Migraine • Sinusitis • Toothache • Cough • Diarrhea • Skin diseases

Academic Performance • • Effect

• • •

Excellent Very Satisfactory Satisfactory Fair Poor

Figure 1. Conceptual Framework Common Health Problems Affecting Academic Performance of Level III Nursing Students SY 2006-2007

Statement of the Problem

6 The

researchers

would

like

to

ascertain

the

common

health problems encountered by Level III nursing students and its effect on the academic performance SY 2006-2007. Specifically, it would answer the following questions: 1.)

What are the common health problems encountered

by the respondents for SY 2006-2007? 1.1 tensions and headaches 1.2 migraine 1.3 sinuses 1.4 toothache 1.5 cough 1.6 diarrhea 1.7 skin diseases 2 )

What is the academic performance of the Level III

nursing students ? 3)

Is

there

significant

effect

on

the

identified

common health problems to the academic performance of level III nursing students? Hypothesis The following null hypothesis will be tested at .05 degree of significance ;

Ho to

There is no significant effect of common health problems the

students.

academic

performance

of

the

Level

III

nursing

7 Significance of the Study The

results

valuable

obtained

from

this

research

serves

information and knowledge about the common health

problems encountered by Level III nursing students effect

as

on

their

academic

performance.

However,

and its it

is

beneficial to the following groups: Administration The administration of Butuan Doctors’ College have

the

information

on

the

common

nursing students so they can plan for

health

will

problems

of

course of actions,

to equip school clinic with staff and medical supplies to meet the needs of studentry. Nursing Faculty The faculty will establish their instructional goals and

objectives

anchored

to

the

total

development

of

students. The assessment on physical conditions of students will

provide

the

faculty

with

information

about

the

capacity of the students to comprehend and learned with emphasis

on

equilibrium

their could

physical be

readiness.

maintained

students’ life performed their share. Students

when

Psychological

actors

in

the

8 The students will develop a

effective mastery skills

when they are physically healthy. Thus, the research will provide them avenue to present problems for resolutions. Parents The

parents

are

directly

responsible

for

their

children and the result of the study will help them look to the health care plan for their children. Future Researchers The result of this research work will serve as basis or reference for future related studies specifically in the education aspect. Scope and Delimitation To determine the boundaries of the study, the following parameters were considered: Content Delimitation The study focused on the common health problems and its effect to the academic performance of Level III Nursing Students SY 2006-2007 at Butuan Doctors’ College.

Subject Delimitation The subject of the study are 160

level III students’

affiliates at Butuan Doctors’ College SY 2006-2007.

9 The study

involved two kinds of variables, termed as

independent and dependent variables. The dependent variable

is the academic performance of

Level III nursing students. The

independent

problems encountered by

variables

are

the

common

health

level III nursing students.

Time Delimitation The 2006-2007

study and

is

2nd

conducted

tabulated

and

semester

of

School

Year

interpreted

1st

semester

of

School Year 2007-2008. Definition of Terms To be able to know and understand the meaning of the major terms found in this research study clearly, some of the major terms are Academic achievement

defined operationally:

Performance. of

the

It

students

refers in

to

the

knowledge,

concrete

skills

and

aptitudes in relation to the requirements of the course. As used in the study, it refers to the students

rated

in

the

concept

average rating that

immunologic

disorders

for

level III and level IV communicable disease nursing. Cough. This refers

to a health problem experience

cold and chilling. Diarrhea.

This

refers

to

gastrointestinal

characterized by excessive bowel movement.

disorder

10 Migraine.

The

term

refers

to

a

migraine

headaches

happen when blood vessels in the head open too wide or close too tight. Sinusitis. This

term refers to

headache that occurs

when fluids in the nose aren’t able to drain well and a build up of pressure occurs in the sinuses. Skin

Diseases.

This

term

refers

to

skin

disorders

experiencing itchiness and irritation. Tension

headache

.

This

term

refers

to

tensions

headache which create a stress and manifest mental pain. Toothache. This refers to tooth disorder experiencing extreme pain emanating from the teeth.

11 Chapter 2 Review of Related Literature This chapter discusses about the conceptual and related studies conducted

about the problem.

Links Between Health and School Performance It is well known that healthy behavior can have long term benefits. For students, healthy behavior can also have more immediate consequences of According “Schools

to are

American ideal

School

places

to

better school performance. Health

Association

reach

children

and

(1998), youth.

Because students’ health and learning are linked. Students cannot

learned

when

they

are

not

well

or

when

health

concerns interrupt their ability to concentrate (Lenninger, 2002) . Many students have shown a link between participation in

high

risk

and

unhealthy

behaviors

and

school

performance. Drug use, alcohol use and tobacco use, poor nutrition and physical inactivity and related

to

diminished

school

violence are all

performance.

These

studies

suggest that if students are not in good health, they will not able to learn and achieve to their highest potential (Bucks, 2001). There is a wide range of school performance problems that have been linked to unhealthy and high risk behaviors.

12 Dropping out, truancy and delinquency are related to such behaviors. Lower academic achievement as measured by grade point average, test scores and education level as well as memory,

attention

and

motivation

have

been

linked

to

unhealthy behaviors. Nutrition and Physical Activity Given (2002) stated that good eating habits can help students learn better. Experts suggest that healthy eating is

necessary

functioning.

for Food

optimal

intake

can

brain

development

affect

energy

and

levels,

concentration and learning. Academic Performance Academic integration expertise

performance

in

of

the

the

reflects

students’

the

interest

teaching-learning

productive

and

situation

teachers’ (Brookover,

1999). It demonstrates the students’ grasp of the subject content which is partly measured by oral and written tests. However, such measurements do not directly assess holistic individual quotient,

capabilities motivation

and

in

relation

interest,

to

attitudes

intelligence towards

the

subject and attitude towards the teacher. Measured in terms of

grade

academic

point

average,

performance

achievement

in

terms

often

reflects of

expressed the

knowledge,

in

extent skills

percentages, of and

students values

13 acquired vis-à-vis the content, course, scope and degree of difficulty of the course (Tuckman, 2001) Along the same vein, Oliva ( 2000) averred that in relation

to

academic

performance

indicators

of

the

individual.

The

individual’s

there

psychological

are

construct

interest

and

valuable of

attachment

the to

certain objects, concepts and orientations invariably the type of personality and the aspiration and visions of the individual. Asher (2000) recognized the many different conditions affect the efficiency, as well as the amount and quality of an individual learning. Some of these conditions are his mental ability, degree of maturation, readiness, interest, goals, values, experiential background, mental and physical health, Others

previous are

the

achievement skill,

and

artistry

social

and

adaptability.

personality

of

the

teachers and nature of the material which the individual is expected

to

learn.

Still

others

are

the

individual’s

classroom environment, the composition of his group and the interaction of the member. Many educationalist contended the importance of good health

and

physical,

nutrition social,

to mental

the

academic and

performance.

emotional

The

environment

14 contributed to the

academic success and improve mental

ability. Learning

processes

are

complex

requires soundness of mind and body.

processes

which

15

CHAPTER 3 METHODOLOGY This

chapter

presents

locale, the respondents, the

data

gathering

the

research

instrument,

procedures

and

design,

research

sampling technique, statistical

tool

utilized in the course and analysis of the study. Design The study wanted to identify common health problems and relate them to the academic performance of Level III and IV Nursing students. Gathering facts and information along

the

line

constitute

a

descriptive

research.

Correlating independent variables with dependent variable is a correlational research. Research Locale The

study

was

conducted

at

Butuan

Doctors’

College

(BDC). BDC is providing

tertiary education in Caraga region.

Form part of its vision and mission is to institutionalize medical

education as key to human formation and academic

competence. It has been provider of health practitioners for more than two three decades.

16 Respondents The

respondents

nursing

of

the

study

were

160

level

III

students randomly taken as respondents. Of the

total population of 225 coming from six sections. Instrument As

means

of

data

gathering,

questionnaire-interview

was

a

set

developed.

allowed to check appropriate answers. The two

of

structured

Respondents

were

survey form has

parts, namely , Part 1- Letter of Invitation ;

and

Part II – The Common Health Problems Encountered. To

ascertain

researchers’

the

adviser

validity and

and

Research

reliability, subject

the

instructor

checked the guide questions. Data Gathering Procedure The researchers made a simple questionnaire for study, and

then

corrections

the and

researchers’ approval.

The

adviser

checked

it

approved

questionnaire

for was

reproduced and administered personally by the researchers. Prior to the actual gathering of data, the researchers made a letter of request addressed to the Dean of College of Nursing asking permission to conduct a study along common health problems encountered while in school.

the

17 Upon

approval,

the

researchers

identified

target

respondents . The instruments were retrieved, tabulated and statistically treated. Academic

performance

was

based

on

the

information

provided by the office of the registrar as requested by the researchers. Treatment of the Data The

researchers

utilized

statistical

method

for

the

analysis of data. The researchers coded the responses of the respective respondents using the Likert scale. Scale 5 4 3 2 1

Statistical Technique

Range 4.51- 5.0 3.50- 4.49 2.50- 3.49 1.50 - 2.49 1.0- 1.49

Verbal Description Always Oftentimes Sometimes Seldom Never

18 Frequency

of

responses,

including

the

respondent’s

socio-demographic profile, were tallied for the computation of percentage value. The following statistical tools were employed

:

1. Frequency. It is the total number of responses. 2. Percentage- used to determine the frequencies and the percentage of the first variable. This includes the manner on how the items were rated after the consolidation of data. Formula: = f/x (100) Wherein: f = frequency of respondents X = total number of respondents 3.

Weighted

mean-

This

technique

was

used

by

the

researchers for the purpose of quantitative analysis. Formula: Wm = F (X1 + X2 + X

3

+ X

4

+ X5) N

Where f = frequency X1-= weight in the four point scale N= sum of the frequencies 4.

Chi square is used

to test significant effect.

CHAPTER IV DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS

AND INTERPRETATION

This chapter discusses the major findings of the study and its interpretation.

19

Problem # 1 What are the common health problems encountered by the respondents for SY 2006-2007? When answered

asked

as

to

tension

headache,

the

respondents

that they oftentimes encountered tension headache

with an average mean of 4.03 with a verbal description of oftentimes. Table experience

8

shows

headache

that in

the

radiating to the head, had an eye strain, and

the

respondents

forehead

,

oftentimes

suffered

pains

really stressed out of the pain, could not have a good sleep..

Table 1 Frequency and Mean Distribution of the Respondents’ Perception on Common Health Problems as to Tension Headache Affecting Academic Performance Common health problems 1. Tension Headache 1.1 I experience ache in my forehead, above my ear and back of my head. 1.2 I suffered pains and it radiates to my head. 1.3 I am really stressed out. 1.4 I had an eye strain. 1.5 I could not have a good sleep. Overall Average Mean Majority

of

the

5

4

3

2

1

Wxm

Verbal description

70

40

30

10

10

3.93

Oftentimes

85

35

20

14

6

4.11

Oftentimes

37

90

23

5

5

3.93

Oftentimes

35 58

100 80

15 13

7 7

3 6

3.98 4.18

Oftentimes Oftentimes

4.03

respondents

oftentimes

sometimes

encountered

migraine as health problems with an average mean of

3.14

and has a verbal description of sometimes. The respondents

20 oftentimes experience move

to

the

other

headache starting part,

feel

from the head and

uncomfortable

with

experience, light hurting the eyes and causing

the

headache,

and after headache, feeling drained and tired.

Table 2 Frequency and Mean Distribution of the Respondents’ Perception on Common Health Problems as to Migraine Affecting academic Performance 2. Migraine

5

4

2.1 I experience headache that started at the side of my head and move to the other part. 2.2 I feel uncomfortable in my stomach. 2.3 Light hurts my eyes and cause headaches and worsens during my activities. 2.4 After the headache, I had drained feeling and tired Total average mean

10

Majority sinusitis

of

the

3

2

1

Wxm

Verbal description

33 89 20

5

3.08

Sometimes

15

25 84 23

13

3.03

Sometimes

25

25 75 25

10

3.18

sometimes

22

27 95 9

7

3.3

sometimes

3.14

respondents

had

health

sometimes

problem

on

with an over-all average mean of 3.68 and a

verbal description of oftentimes. Items perceived as oftentimes a health problems are pain in the forehead, cheekbones and worsen in the morning, increased runny nose

pain and

when

bending

,

having

a

stuffy

nose

and

difficult breathing due to the conditions.

21

Table 3 Frequency and Mean Distribution of the Respondents’ Perception on Common Health Problems as to Sinusitis That Affect Academic Performance Verbal 3. Sinuses Problems 5 4 3 2 1 WXm description (Sinusitis) 3.1 I had pain In my 40 90 14 10 6 3.92 Oftentimes forehead, cheekbones and worsen In the morning. 3.2 I had an increased 27 80 34 10 9 3.66 Oftentimes pain when I bend over or touch my knee. 3.3 I had a stuffy nose. 18 100 22 15 5 3.69 Oftentimes 3.4 I had a runny nose 20 93 22 15 10 3.61 Oftentimes 3.5 I have difficulty in 20 88 22 17 13 3.53 Oftentimes breathing Total average mean 3.68 Oftentimes Majority

of

the

respondents

oftentimes

encountered

toothache as a health problem with an average overall mean of 3.81. Items considered as oftentimes a problem on toothache are swollen gums and tooth decay,

dizziness and exhausted

due to toothache ,could hardly eat and painful to chew, leave all activities unattended, and could not rest and sleep due to toothache .

Table 4 Frequency and Mean Distribution of the Respondents’ Perception on Common Health Problems as to Toothache That Affect Academic Performance Verbal 4. Toothache 5 4 3 2 1 Wxm description

22 4.1 I had a swollen gums and tooth decay 4.2 I felt dizzy and exhausted due to toothache 4.3 I could hardly eat and it is painful to chew. 4.4 I had to leave all my activities unattended. 4.5 I could not sleep and rest due to toothache Total average mean When

asked

as

to

25

85

37 13

15

3.64 Oftentimes

40

90

10 15

5

3.90 Oftentimes

30

118 12 8

2

4.15 Oftentimes

28

100 17 10

5

3.65 Oftentimes

30

85

6

3.75 Oftentimes

27 12 3.81

the

problem

Oftentimes

on

cough,

responded that cough was oftentimes experienced

majority with an

average mean of 3.88. Items

encountered

as

oftentimes

are

the

conditions

that drain the respondents’ energy, irritates their nose and throat causing feeling dizzy during coughing, having a hard time

breathing and expectorating and coughing out

yellowish sputum.

Table 5 Frequency and Mean Distribution of the Respondents’ Perception on Common Health Problems as to Cough That Affect Academic Performance Verbal 5. Cough 5 4 3 2 1 Wxm description 5.1

It

drains

my

whole 49

80 20 6

5

4.01 Oftentimes

23 energy. 5.2 It irritates my nose and throat, causes pain 5.3 I felt dizzy when coughing 5.4 I had a hard time breathing and swallowing 5.5 I expectorate and cough out yellowish sputum. Total average mean

48

77 26 8

1

3.71 Oftentimes

40

90 20 8

2

3.93 Oftentimes

50

77 23 5

5

4.01 Oftentimes

30

80 36 6

8

3.73 Oftentimes

3.88 oftentimes

When asked as to the problem of diarrhea , majority of the

respondents

oftentimes

experience

diarrhea

with

an

experienced

by

average mean of 3.69. Items respondents and

watery

considered

as

oftentimes

with diarrhea are stool;

equilibrium and,

weakens

indigestion; having loose

their

vomiting and being

body;

hardly

maintain

dehydrated.

Table 6 Frequency and Mean Distribution of the Respondents’ Perception on Common Health Problems as to Diarrhea That Affect Academic Performance Verbal 6. Diarrhea 5 4 3 2 1 Wxm

24 description

6.1 I always have indigestion 6.2 I had a loose and watery stools. 6.3 It weakens my whole body and functioning 6.4 I could hardly maintain my body equilibrium 6.5 I am vomiting and dehydrated. Total average mean Majority having

of

skin

the

disease

30

85

20 15

10

3.69 Oftentimes

20

95

39 10

5

3.88 Oftentimes

34

70

36 10

10

3.65 Oftentimes

27

80

14 23

16

3.43 Oftentimes

26

88

34 8

4

3.77 Oftentimes

3.69

oftentimes

respondents a

common

perceived

health

oftentimes

problem

with

a

weighted mean of 3.78 Items

identified

problems are feeling

to

be

oftentimes

itchy and irritable,

respondents the whole day, having and having a

a

common

health

irritates the

disturb concentration

painful experience with the condition.

Table 7 Frequency and Mean Distribution of the Respondents’ Perception on Common Health Problems as to Skin Diseases Verbal 7. Skin diseases 5 4 3 2 1 WXM description

25 7.1 I felt itchy irritable 7.2 It irritates me whole day. 7.3 It concentration 7.4 It experience condition. Total average

and 38

76 38 6

2

3.88 Oftentimes

the 37

85 25 7

6

3.87 Oftentimes

77 23 10

7

3.65 Oftentimes

74 29 20

7

3.75 Oftentimes

disturb my 33 to studies is painful 28 with the mean

2. What is the

3.78

academic performance for

Oftentimes

the

first semester, 2006- 2007? Majority of the respondents performed satisfactorily in their academic performance with a frequency of 115 or 44.6 %. Table 8 Level of Academic Performance of Level III and IV Nursing Students Academic Performance Excellent Very satisfactory Satisfactory Fair Needs improvement Total

Range

Frequency

Percentage

90 and above 85- 89

10

6. 30

23

14.35

80- 84 75-79 74 and below

82 35 10

51.20 21.85 6. 30

160

100

26 3.) Is there significant effect on the identified common health problems to the academic performance of nursing students? Table 9 Chi-Square Correlation Between Common Health Problems and Academic Performance Variables Df Computed Tabled Decision X square X value square value Tensions and headache 4 139.36 9.448 Reject Ho Migraine 3 123.58 7.815 Reject Ho Sinuses 4 120.03 9.448 Reject Ho Toothache 4 173.32 9.448 Reject Ho Cough 4 129.40 9.448 Reject Ho Diarrhea 4 126.99 9.448 Reject Ho Skin diseases 3 105.87 7.815 Reject Ho When tested to significant effect using the Chi square between common

health

problems

and

academic

performance,

table 21 shows that computed x square are higher than the tables x square then the decision to reject the null is carried. Therefore, there is effect of the perceived common health problems to the academic performance of the students.

Chapter V

27 SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMENDATIONS This

chapter

presents

the

summary,

conclusions

and

recommendations drawn out of the study. Summary The study aimed to ascertain the effect of the common health problems perceived by Level III Nursing students for school year 2006-2007. A self made instrument was reviewed and approved by the adviser , then distributed and answered by almost 258 level III . After researchers their

the

administration

tabulated

verbal

the

in

perception,

variables

with

analysis

the

frequency,

interpretation.

difference

of

To

the of

instrument

weighted

test

the

respondents

variance

means

the and

significant tested

both

while

significant

oftentimes

experienced

effect employs a chi-square. Conclusions Majority common

health

of

the

problems

respondent like

tension

headache,

sinusitis, toothache , cough, diarrhea and

migraine,

skin diseases.

Majority of the respondents performed satisfactorily in their academic performance for the 1st semester of SY 2007-2008.

28 The

study

problems

have

revealed

that

significant

perceived effect

performance of the Level III nursing

common

in

the

health academic

students.

Recommendations On

the

basis

of

the

above

findings,

the

following

recommendations are proposed: 1. The school administration should enhance services hire

medical

for students’ welfare like regular check-up and

more

clinic

physician

and/or

school

nurses

and

lengthen clinic hours.. 2.

Nursing

medical

care

students

to

and

Faculty use

health

a

care

to

identify

better

students

referral

providers

in

needing

procedure

for

base/affiliating

hospitals. 3.

The parents monitor not only the heath status of

their students but also determine effects of their health on their academic performance. 4.

The students should submit to regular check up and

follow treatment regimen 5. For future researchers to undertake the same study and involve more variables affecting academic performance . Bibliography

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Letter to the Respondents

March 12, 2007

30 Dear respondents, We would like to inform you that we are presently conducting a study on the “Common Health Problems and Its Effect on the Academic Performance of Level III Nursing Students SY 2006-2007” as part of the requirements in the subject research. In this connection, we would respondents to this study. Thank you very much.

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31 Common Health Problems Among Level III Nursing Students and Its Effect on the Academic Performance SY 2006-2007 Questionnaire -Checklist Name __________________________ (Optional) I. Common Health Problems The following statements are considered health problems encountered while studying. Kindly check the appropriate column using the following scale: 5 = Always 4 = Oftentimes 3 = Sometimes 2 Seldom 1 = Never Common health problems 5 1. Tension Headache 1.1 I experience ache in my forehead, above my ear and back of my head. 1.2 I suffered pains and it radiates to my head. 1.3 I am really stressed out. 1.4 I had an eye strain. 1.5 I could not have a good sleep. 2. Migraine 2.1 I experience headache that started at the side of my head and move to the other part. 2.2 I feel uncomfortable in my stomach. 2.3 Light hurts my eyes and cause headaches and worsens during my activities. 2.4 After the headache, I had drained feeling and tired 3. Sinuses Problems (Sinusitis) 3.1 I had pain In my forehead, cheekbones and worsen In the morning. 3.2 I had an increased pain when I bend over or touch my knee. 3.3 I had a stuffy nose.

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32 3.4 I had a runny nose 3.5 I have difficulty in breathing 4. Toothache 4.1 I had a swollen gums and tooth decay 4.2 I felt dizzy and exhausted 4.3 I could hardly eat and it is painful to chew. 4.4 I had to leave all my activities unattended. 4.5 I could not sleep and rest 5. Cough 5.1 It drains my whole energy. 5.2 It irritates my nose and throat, causes pain 5.3 I felt dizzy when coughing 5.4 I had a hard time breathing and swallowing 5.5 I expectorate and cough out yellowish sputum. 6. Diarrhea 6.1 I always have indigestion 6.2 I had 4 loose and watery stools. 6.3 It weakens my whole body and functioning 6.4 I could hardly maintain my body equilibrium 6.5 I am vomiting and dehydrated. 7. Skin diseases 7.1 I felt itchy and irritable 7.2 It irritates me the whole day. 7.3 It disturb my concentration to studies 7.4 It is painful.