What is the strange condition? What if somebody hits you at the abdomen forcefully? You would obviously be out of breath or say -it would be difficult for you to breathe. When a direct blow to your abdomen causes you to lose breath due to injury to solar plexus aka celiac plexus (a network of […]
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Leg ulcers are an excavation of the skin surface that occurs when inflamed necrotic tissue sloughs off. A majority of reported leg ulcers occurs as a result of chronic venous insufficiency. Moreover, other factors that contribute to the development of the ulcerations brought about by lesions are due to arterial insufficiency, partial and full thickness
Poison ivy rashes usually occur after contact with the poison ivy plant, whether directly or indirectly. This is caused by sensitivity to urushiol. The oil resin is found in the plant’s leaves, stems and roots, and can remain active for years. Aside from poison ivy, urushiol is also found in poison oak and poison sumac.
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What is abdominal muscle strain? The abdominal cavity is lined, protected and supported by the abdominal muscles. When an abdominal muscle is pulled or torn, the injury occurs, giving rise to a condition called abdominal muscle strain. The muscles are contractile elements of the body. Their contractility and expandability is limited to a certain extent.
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Most corporates have now made CPR training as a mandatory course. The corporate world now understands the necessity of CPR courses during emergency conditions of its staff members. This article will provide guidelines about the course details,the course cost and why CPR training is important even in the corporate sector. CPR course details for corporate
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Deep vein thrombosis is a serious health condition that can lead to fatal consequences if not treated early. Learn about how to prevent the dangers of DVT. Deep Vein Thrombosis or DVT is a life-threatening condition that can lead to disabilities, amputations, and death. DVT occurs when a blood vessel, usually in the lower limbs,
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Schizoaffective disorder is a mental disorder characterized by hallucinations, delusions and mood disorders like depression and mania. The basic mechanism of development of schizoaffective disorder is still poorly understood. Inadequate psychiatric treatment can lead to decreased cognition, inability to focus on given task and non-social behavior. Schizoaffective disorder Causes The basic cause of schizoaffective disorders
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An increasing number of companies now demand that employees learn how to administer CPR. Those who’re encountering this requirement for the first time might be confused as to how to start the process. One important piece of information that employees should know is that there are free CPR classes that they can avail of and
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Altitude sickness occurs when the lungs cannot get enough oxygen from the air, specifically at high altitudes. It is also commonly called mountain sickness. It mostly occurs to people who are not used to high altitudes too quickly, specifically at altitudes 2438m (8000ft) or higher. There are three forms of altitude sickness, which will be
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A cataract is defined as the clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye. This affects the vision by giving the sight a seemingly fogged-up or frosty vision. Cataracts progress gradually and do not usually disrupt eyesight at an early age. However, when it has developed, it will disturb vision significantly. This clouded vision
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