Mild Sickness

Whiplash

Ear barotrauma

Ear barotrauma involves damage to the tissues due to a difference in the pressure in between the air space within the body. This is the most common form of barotrauma characterized by ear pain and diminished hearing due to the unequal pressure that developed between the air in the middle ear and outside the ear. […]

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Lemongrass allergy

Lemongrass is a widely-used herb in Asian dishes as well as in herbal teas and in essential oil form. Lemongrass allergy is considered uncommon but capable of triggering the typical food allergy symptoms if swallowed or even allergic contact dermatitis if directly handled. Any undesirable symptoms that manifests after using lemongrass should be discussed with

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Sore tongue

Cashew allergy: What are the indications?

An individual with cashew allergy typically suffers from skin, digestive and respiratory reactions. Even though peanut allergies are more common, cashew allergy poses a higher risk for triggering anaphylaxis which is a severe allergic reaction. Skin reactions Once the body is exposed to the allergen, it triggers an allergic response where histamine is released. The

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enteritis

Salmonella infection

Salmonella infection is usually marked by stomach cramps, diarrhea and oftentimes fever and vomiting. Generally, it takes 12-72 hours for the symptoms to manifest after ingestion of the causative bacteria. The symptoms typically last for 4-7 days and many individuals are able to recover without requiring treatment. In case an individual becomes sick suddenly, care

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Bedbugs

Bedbugs are small-sized insects that suck on blood which usually thrive in crevices and cracks in and around the bed. They are attracted by carbon dioxide and body heat from humans and crawl out at night to bite on exposed skin and feed on blood. Not everybody will end up with a skin reaction to

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