Overview When a person has seizures that are reoccurring, they are often labeled as having epilepsy. For those who do have this issue, around 70% of people are able to control this with the use of medications. There are various reasons why these seizures occur, there are also various types of seizures and various lengths […]
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Overview When a person has asthma, they often cough, wheeze, have difficulty in breathing and have breaths that are short in length. These symptoms can be severe, and they can lead to being in a situation in which your life is in jeopardy. Asthma is caused by the airways narrowing and swelling, and in return
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Overview Allergies are very typical, but in most cases they are harmless to the person who has them. They are the result of the body reacting to an allergen or trigger that is in the environment. Allergies can include fever, eczema, hay fever, asthma, hives or food allergies. Statistically, around one in four people are
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Overview When there is a brief drop in blood pressure that results in the person losing consciousness, this is known as fainting. Usually, the person is suffering from some sort of drop in blood vessels or in the heartbeat itself. Blood vessels are continuously working, thus their size changes to ensure blood pressure is regulated. Those
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Introduction It’s normal to sometimes have a dry mouth if you’re dehydrated or feeling anxious, but an insistently dry mouth can be a sign of a primary problem. You must see your dentist or doctor if you have an abnormally dry mouth (referred to as xerostomia) so they can try to see what is causing the problem. Causes
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Introduction Dizziness is a common indication that’s not generally a sign of anything severe, but should be examined by a GP. The term “dizziness” means diverse things to different individuals – some use it to define feeling faint or off balance, while others use it to define a feeling that their surrounds are spinning. Because the symptom is quite unclear
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Overview Of Eczema Eczema or also referred to as atopic eczema is a skin disorder that leads to chronic swelling. There are inflamed red rashes over the affected regions which look like skin wrinkles such as the creases of the elbows or behind the knees. Risks Related To Eczema The most frequent triggers are allergens and environmental causes. These
Overview Of CPR CPR can significantly increase the survival of a casualty who is experiencing cardiac arrest. If more individuals knew how to carry out CPR, more casualties would survive. By studying this useful first aid method, you may be able to save somebody you know or a stranger who requires immediate assistance. Defining CPR CPR is
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Overview Of Bunions A bunion is a solid bump at the end of the big toe. It is caused by the movement of the big toe away from the smaller toes. Causes Of Bunions The precise cause of bunions is unidentified, but it is likely a mixture of genetics and ecological factors. Risk Factors Bunions
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Overview If your child swallows an object, take him/her to the emergency room immediately. It’s particularly difficult if he/she swallows more than one item because it can cause severe internal damage. Swallowing A Coin Most loose change, marbles, and buttons will pass carefully out of the body in a bowel movement- usually within 7 days.
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