Dizziness is a word that describes different feelings. Light-headedness is a feeling of fainting or “passing out”. It goes away or improves when lying down, and if it gets worse it can cause a feeling like almost fainting or a fainting spell known as syncope. Vertigo is a feeling that everything and the surroundings are […]
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Hypothermia is a condition where the temperature of the body drops below the normal range and causes problems with functions and metabolism of the body where the body will lose heat faster than it can produce more heat. The temperature of the body falls below 35 degrees C. The lowering of the temperature of the
A painful bladder syndrome known as interstitial cystitis is a chronic condition in which there is a bladder pressure, pain and pelvic pain that can sometimes be severe. A hollow, muscular organ that functions in storing urine is known as the bladder. This bladder expands until it is full and signals the brain that it
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An infection of the breast that causes breast pain, swelling, warmth and reddening of the breast is known as mastitis. The person who has mastitis has fever and chills. It develops among women who are currently breast-feeding and it can also happen to women who are not breast-feeding. It can happen during the first three
Fungus is a member of a large group of eukaryotic organisms like yeast and molds. Humans are more susceptible to fungal infection. Some fungal infections affect both the internal and external parts of the body. Candidiasis – it is a fungal disease that affects the colon. The candida causes the lining of the colon to
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Using tobacco is dangerous to the health of the user. It can also cause health problems to other people through second-hand smoke. Tobacco contains tar and nicotine and both are harmful to the health. Tar and nicotine are addictive substances. A user of tobacco develops tolerance over time and needs larger amounts of tobacco everyday
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As a popular sport recognized all over the globe, soccer has been the favorite by many individuals today. Many people are playing the sport and it is not a surprise that the number of soccer injuries is on the rise. The common soccer injuries are the sprains and strains on the ankles and knees. Collisions
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It is a known fact that runners, jumpers and other athletes put substantial stress on the knees. Runner’s knee basically refers to certain medical conditions that cause pain around the front aspect of the knee. It includes conditions such as patellofemoral misalignment, knee pain syndrome and chrondomalacia patella. Causes of Runner’s knee As a complex
Individuals who suffered from a break in the bone in the foot or leg, suffered from stroke or during the recovery phase after a surgical procedure, crutches and canes might be used for support. At the start, using these two assistive devices can be difficult but with practice, one can use these walking aids easily
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A chalazion is best described as a small-sized lump that develops on the eyelid due to an obstructed oil gland. It can grow on either the upper or lower eyelid and it usually disappears on its own without any treatment in a span of a month. Nevertheless, it is best to consult a doctor if
