Atrial flutter is a form of heart arrhythmia that is related in various ways to atrial fibrillation. When it comes to atrial flutter, it is characterized as extremely rapid electrical impulses originating from the atria which leads to an overall heart rate that is about half the atrial rate. If an individual has atrial flutter, […]
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It is a known fact that car exhaust has high levels of carbon monoxide. Remember that hemoglobin is attracted to carbon monoxide. Since hemoglobin is responsible for transporting oxygen, it ends up binding to carbon monoxide. It is actually a strong bond in which the gas drives out oxygen in the red blood cells. An
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Apple allergy is a usual type of oral allergy syndrome (OAS). If an individual starts to experience itchiness, tingling or puffiness of the lips, throat or tongue after consuming raw apples, it simply indicates that he/she has oral allergy syndrome. It is important to note that the proteins present in raw apples are strikingly similar
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Tuberculosis is an airborne communicable disease that can be deadly if not properly treated. It is a disease that initially starts as infection in the lungs but later on spread to other organs including the brain, kidneys and the spine. As a global killer, tuberculosis is uncommon in developed countries but cases of infections continues
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Scabies is a prevalent form of skin infection triggered by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite. The infection affects millions of individuals all over the world yearly which causes an intensely itchy rash that affects almost the entire body. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpK1rtzSFK8 The infection is contagious and readily spreads among family members. Outbreaks are likely to occur in nursing
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Pruritus ani is quite common in men between 40-60 years old. There are various causes and most can be associated to a certain health issue such as anal fissure or hemorrhoids. The other common causes include infection, irritation from fecal material, contact dermatitis, medication side effects, food and clothing reactions, skin conditions, anal or colorectal
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The main cat allergen specifically Fel d 1 is responsible for triggering cat allergy among sensitive individuals. It is found in the saliva of cats, dander from the sebaceous glands in the skin, fur and the anal glands. The other allergens such as albumin are found in the saliva, urine and blood. Is this a
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An open fracture is an injury that involves protrusion of broken bone through the skin. It simply means that the bone is sticking out of the skin or simply indicates that the skin and soft tissues are disrupted and paves a path to the site of the fracture. This type is oftentimes labelled as a
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Posterior heel pain can be triggered by various causes. It is characterized as pain behind the heel, not below. Common causes of posterior heel pain Retrocalcaneal bursitis There are a number of bursa at the back of the heel bone that protects the area that is exposed. Oftentimes, these bursas can end up irritated which
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If an individual experiences phlegm in the back part of the throat, it is called postnasal drip. It is important to note that the nose and throat generally hold mucus. The mucus traps bacteria and prevents entry of unwanted debris. The excess mucus is swallowed unconsciously most of the time but when certain conditions such
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