Giant cell arteritis is a form of inflammation affecting the arteries that necessitates immediate treatment. The inflammation causes the artery to constrict which disrupts the blood supply to the area. In severe cases, the blood vessels entirely close. Even though any medium or large artery can be affected, those at the temples are the usual […]
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Dry mouth syndrome is characterized as inadequate saliva in the mouth. It is usually an indication of an underlying health issue. There are various factors that can cause constant dry mouth including medical treatments, prescription medications and some autoimmune diseases such as Sjogren’s syndrome. Indications of dry mouth syndrome The usual symptoms include the following:
Chilblains are described as patches of discolored, itchy, swollen skin brought about by a combination of poor circulation and cold weather. It is important to note that the toes are quite susceptible but other extremities are also at risk including the earlobes, fingers and the nose. Additional, wearing tight shoes is a contributing factor since
High blood pressure is a medical condition that is brought about by various factors. Many adults are diagnosed with the condition but some are not aware of having it. The blood pressure is the measurement on how hard the blood drives against the arterial walls. If the pressure is too high, this places excess force
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A detached retina occurs if the lining at the rear of the eye tugs away from the blood vessels at the rear part of the eye. The condition is likely to lead to blindness which is why immediate treatment is vital. Indications of a detached retina Appearance of floaters in the vision which are dark
Anthrax is a rare and potentially deadly bacterial disease. The infectious agent responsible is Bacillus anthracis which is a bacterium that is present in both wild and domesticated animals such as goats, cattle, sheep, deer and horses. It is important to note that the Bacillus anthracis bacteria produces spores that have durable shells that allow
A thunderclap headache occurs abruptly that is characterized by intense pain that reaches its peak intensity in a minute. After an hour or so, the headache starts to settle. In some cases, the headache might even last for more than a week. This type of headache is considered rare but if it occurs, it might
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Ulnar nerve compression causes pressure placed on the ulnar nerve as it moves throughout the interior aspect of the elbow. If there is direct impact to the interior aspect of the elbow, the ulnar nerve might be compressed. Additionally, damage and inflammation of the tissue adjacent to the nerve might also place pressure on the
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A broken elbow involves damage in any of the bones forming the elbow. There are 3 bones that might be broken – humerus, ulna and radius. There are various ways in which an individual can end up with a broken elbow. In most instances, it occurs from a fall directly onto the joint or from
The subscapularis is a strong muscle responsible for rotating the arm inwards and a component of the rotator cuff muscles. It is often damaged among throwers and difficult to manage. It is important to note that the subscapularis muscle starts from below the shoulder blade and inserts at the anterior part of the upper arm.
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