There are several bones that are found in the toes that can be broken by hitting it against something, kicking a hard object, falling, dropping something heavy on the toe, or doing some repetitive motions in a sport. An affected person experiences swelling, pain, bruising, and other signs of a fracture. A broken toe heals […]
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A febrile seizure is a convulsion in a child that is caused by a spike in the body temperature such as during an infection. A child with febrile seizure can be alarming, and the few minutes it lasts can be an eternity. Febrile seizure is a distinctive response of the brain of the child to
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Chronic sinusitis is a condition in which the cavities found around the nasal passages or also known as sinuses becomes inflamed and swelling for about eight weeks despite treatment. Chronic sinusitis is also known as rhinosinusitis which is a condition that interferes with drainage and causes the building up of mucus. A person suffering from
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Bees are flying insects that are related to wasps and ants and are known for their pollination and for producing honey and beeswax. Stings of bees are common outdoor pest and their stings are irritating and home remedies can be carried out to ease the pain of the bee stings. If you will register for
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Sick sinus syndrome is also known as sinus node disease or sinus node dysfunction which is a group of heart rhythm problems also known as arrhythmias where the sinus node which is the pacemaker of the heart does not function properly. The sinus node is an area of specialized cells that are found in the
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Encopresis is also known as stool holding or soiling and happens when the child holds back his/her bowel movements and will cause impacted stools to gather in the colon as well as the rectum. Once the colon is filled with hardened stool, some of the liquid stool may escape around the hardened stool out of
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Essential thrombocythemia is a disorder where the body produces plenty of blood platelets or thrombocytes and it is also known as primary thrombocythemia. The common symptom is headache. Women over age 50 are more susceptible to this condition. Symptoms of thrombocythemia The first indication of this condition is the development of a blood clot or
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Lymphedema is the swelling that happens in the arms or legs, but sometimes both the arms and legs tend to swell. Lymphedema is caused by the removal of or damage to the lymph nodes during the treatment of cancer and resulting in the blockage of the lymphatic system which is a part of the immune
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Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and occurs when the cartilage that is found at the ends of the bones wears down over time. Osteoarthritis can damage any joints in the body mostly the hands, knees, spine and the hips. It gradually worsens but staying active, maintaining a healthy weight can slow down
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Non-allergic rhinitis is a set of symptoms that look like an allergy but happens without a known cause. Non-allergic rhinitis has symptoms like postnasal drip, sneezing, runny nose and stuffy nose. It usually develops during adulthood and the symptoms last the whole year round. Non-allergic rhinitis does not involve the immune system. The symptoms of
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