Anyone can experience a seizure whether a friend, colleague at work or a family member. This is why it is vital that you know what to do in case a seizure occurs. A seizure is comprised of disorganized, electrical discharge of the brain and has various causes. In case an individual experiences several seizures, the […]
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Shortness of breath has various causes and the treatment is specific for the exact cause. In most circumstances, the only way to deal with shortness of breath is to call for emergency assistance or bring the individual to a doctor or emergency department for evaluation. Aside from determining the cause, the healthcare providers can administer
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Achilles tendonitis is a prevalent injury among athletes who often run during physical activity. The Achilles tendon is the biggest yet susceptible tendon in the body. It is responsible for connecting the calf muscle and the soleus muscle of the lower legs to the heel of the foot. What are the symptoms? Achilles tendonitis can
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Hamstring injuries such as tears, pulls and strains are prevalent among athletes who engage in sports that involve strong accelerations, decelerations or significant running. The hamstring muscles travel down the rear part of the leg from the pelvis to the bones of the lower leg. What are the indications? When it comes to hamstring injuries,
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Women with a sports hernia can go undiagnosed for months or even years. This results to unbearable episodes of intense abdominal and pelvic pain. Once an area in the abdominal wall thins out, weakens or separated, it allows the internal organs such as the small intestines to push through. Remember that this is a hernia
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Itchiness and skin irritation can occur in some individuals during exercise. The normal bodily functions during exercise can trigger the itchy sensation, thus there might not be a reason to worry. Just remember that there are a few exceptions to watch out for to ensure that the itchiness is not linked to a serious underlying
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Throughout the years, cruise ships have been known as the source of diarrheal conditions including those caused by the norovirus. An infection from the Norwalk virus resulted to outbreaks in fast food chains and restaurants as well as in nursing homes and hospitals. The norovirus is responsible for triggering a diarrheal condition called viral gastroenteritis.
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If an individual ends up with symptoms of stomach flu, some claim that it is just the 24-hour flu. If you have not heard about this term before, it is best to be more acquainted with the condition. Actually, the “flu” is an entirely different virus from the one responsible for causing the stomach flu
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Chest pain is a symptom but depending on the cause, it can be felt in various ways and can be linked with other signs and symptoms. In worse cases, chest pain is often linked to a heart attack. When it comes to a heart attack, it involves a blood clot within the heart muscle that
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The rabies infection in humans is entirely preventable as long as it is promptly treated. It is essential to seek medical care for any animal bites particularly from raccoons, bats, dogs and cats. In most circumstances, rabies can also come from scratches or bites from wild animals. What should you do? Once the symptoms of
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