Problem: Article: Each body is different, so it can be difficult to give general advice about what foods should be avoided. When you eat a certain food, pay attention to how you feel afterwards. By doing this you will soon be able to pinpoint what food or foods are causing problems. Talk to your doctor to see if you may have an allergy to a certain food, gluten sensitivity, or celiac disease. Be particularly mindful about the following foods: Processed foods, including fast food, white bread, sausage, donuts, hamburgers, and potato chips. Dairy products can cause stomach aches in some people, especially if they are unknowingly lactose intolerant. Try staying off dairy products for a week to see if there is improvement, or try a soy based milk. Spicy and greasy food can irritate the stomach and should be avoided if you are experiencing stomach pains. The best foods to help with a stomach ache are high in fiber. Your stomach aches may actually be caused by a lack of fiber in your diet. It is also important that you drink water, approximately two to three liters per day (nine to 13 cups) is the recommended amount. Foods high in fiber include fruits like bananas, vegetables like broccoli, and many whole grains. Prunes, cherries, raisins, and apricots are particularly effective. These foods will help with regular bowel movements and prevent constipation. Healthy foods like beans, broccoli, cabbage, and yogurt make gas in your stomach and can cause stomach pain. Eat these foods in moderation. To help prevent gas chew these foods (and others) thoroughly, and do not swallow too quickly. Drinking ginger ale can relieve stomach aches caused by gas. After you drink, you can try to burp or pass gas to relieve pressure. Over the counter Gas-X may also help. Overeating can cause discomfort and stomach pain, even if you eat too much of a healthy food. Try not to get all of your calories in one or two big meals; instead, spread out your calories in three meals and one to two healthy snacks. To ease the load on your stomach, here is a detailed breakdown of how many calories should be consumed by teenagers daily. 1416 year old males should have 3,100 when active or 2,300 when not active. Females should have 2,350 and 1,750, respectively. 1718 year old males should have 3,300 when active or 2,450 when not active. Females should have 2,400 and 1,750, respectively. Teenagers should not be drinking alcohol, but if you are it could be a cause of stomach aches. Alcohol increases the amount of acid your stomach produces, and can lead to ulcers, acid reflux and other issues. Alcohol can also cause vomiting and diarrhea. Stomach aches can be caused by stress, anxiety, or depression. Try to reduce your stress level. Try exercising for 30 minutes each day with a long walk or jog. You can also reduce your caffeine and sugar intake, which can both lower anxiety and help your stomach feel better. Consider talking with a counselor if you are dealing with a lot of stress or anxiety. If your stomach pains are caused by menstrual cramps, you will want to have plenty of rest. In addition, you will want to avoid alcohol, caffeine and smoking.
Summary: Avoid certain foods. Eat healthy foods and drink water to help with belly pain. Eliminate foods that cause gas. Avoid overeating. Avoid alcohol. Reduce stress and anxiety. Get plenty of rest and live healthy while having menstrual cramps.

Problem: Article: If you say the wrong name or pronoun, or use wrongly-gendered language, correct yourself and say that you're sorry. It's better to apologize immediately if you can. Stay calmif you get flustered, you are more likely to make the same mistake again. Take a deep breath. You might say, "I'm sorry, 'he.' I apologize." If you miss the chance to apologize in the moment, find a private moment later to say that you are sorry. You might say, "I just wanted to apologize for using the wrong name for you earlier. There's no excuse: it won't happen again." Some transgender people are "in the closet" in some parts of their life. That is, not everybody knows they are transgender. This could mean that people back at home don't know their gender identity and still use their dead name, or it could mean that current acquaintances assume they are cisgender. Avoid making references to their transition in public. Don't tell other people that they are transgender. While you may be curious about the details of someone's gender journey, it may seem invasive if you ask questions about it. If your friends brings up a detail, you can probably ask. Until then, it's better to avoid queries that relate to their body and their past. Most transgender people don't want you to ask if they have had (or plan to have) gender-affirming surgery. While you may want to be helpful, or encouraging, the most respectful thing you can do if you know a transgender person is to trust them to express their own gender. Don't give feedback about how they look or whether or not they "pass" as a person of their gender. Try not to comment on how successful they are at "passing" as their gender. Don't say, "I would never have known you were transgender," for instance. If you imply that someone is successful if they don't appear transgender, you're implying that there's something wrong with being transgender. Avoid giving unsolicited advice. For instance, you should never tell someone they would "pass better" if they dressed differently or took hormones. While it seems like a compliment, many transgender people don't want you to call them "brave" for being themselves. For example, think about having a sibling with a developmental disability. You likely wouldn't want to be called brave for simply being their sibling. It's just a part of your reality and your identity. Gender may be an important part of someone's identity, but it's not the most important part of your relationship with them. Treat them like you would treat anyone else. Don't make unnecessary references to their transition. If they want to talk about it, they'll bring it up. Find common ground, such as hobbies, places you've lived, or shared interests, and talk about those things with them.
Summary: Apologize if you mess up. Don't out them to others. Think twice before you ask personal questions. Avoid evaluating their gender presentation. Treat them like a person first.

Problem: Article: Changing your dressing daily will keep the wound clean. If the dressing becomes dirty or wet, change the dressing as soon as possible. Keep your wound covered until it is completely healed. Wounds heal faster if they are kept moist and warm. Whenever you are changing the dressing, change it quickly to prevent drying, temperature loss, and exposure to bacteria. If you leave the wound exposed, this may cause its temperature to drop, slowing the healing process. Keep bandages in your pocket, purse, or backpack just in case you need to change the dressing while you are out of the house. Your wound may become very itchy once a scab starts to form. Try to avoid itching or picking at the scab since these may reopen the wound, slowing the healing process. Relieve itchiness by applying a non-scented, moisturizing lotion around the wound. You can also apply ice wrapped in a cloth to the wound to relieve itchiness. Contrary to popular belief, airing out your wound may slow the healing process. By leaving your wound uncovered, you are exposing it to dirt and bacteria that may infect the wound. Do not remove your bandages until a scab starts to form. Once the scab forms, you should keep the scab moist to help it heal faster. Signs that a wound is infected include an increase in drainage or pus, the formation of thick green or brown pus around the wound, and/or a foul odor coming from the wound. If you develop a fever that lasts for more than 4 hours, or develop tender lumps in your armpits or groin, then you may have an infection. Additionally, a wound that will not heal or shows no signs of healing over 1 to 2 weeks may be infected.
Summary:
Change the dressing once a day. Change the dressing quickly. Avoid itching your wound. Avoid airing out the wound. Contact your doctor if the wound becomes infected.