March 2017

Giant cell arteritis

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

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:

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Chilblains

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

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What is anthrax?

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

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