Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder, where the patient experiences episodic periods of intense fear and anxiety, combined with physical changes of fear. The onset is sudden and not related to a specific situation, and there is no ‘true’ physical disorder. People with panic attacks experience sensation of ‘going to die’ or ‘going […]
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Humans, like all the warm – blooded species, must maintain the body temperature within a pre-defined optimal range for the bodily systems to function effectively. Thermoregulation mechanisms maintain an average core temperature of 370C (98.6 0F) balancing the generation and loss of heat in human body under normal circumstances. Upon exposure to cold environments for
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Vertigo is defined as sudden perception of rotational motion due to dysfunction of the system that maintains the balance of the body (vestibular system in inner ear and the brainstem). Dizziness is a collective term to describe situations ranging from feeling lightheaded or faint to feeling unsteady and weak. Vertigo and dizziness are common medical
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First aid is defined as the “provision of immediate care to a victim with an injury or illness.” It is performed by a trained personnel or any civilian trained with the basics of first aid within a limited skill range. First aid in major cases/ scenarios is directly related to, if not almost synonymous to
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