Hypoglycemia is a condition where the body has significantly low blood sugar level which is the chief energy source of the body. Hypoglycemia is frequently related to the treatment of diabetes. However, certain conditions, which most are rare can result to low blood sugar in people without diabetes. Hypoglycemia, however, is not a disease, but […]
Latex allergy is an allergy to latex, which is found in rubber gloves mostly and other products, such as condoms and some medical devices. The precise cause of latex allergy is hard to determine but it is thought to be coming into contact with latex as well as rubber products over and over maybe the
Cat scratch disease is a bacterial infection due to a scratch of cat. The reason why this happens is that the cat is infected with the Bartonella henselae bacteria. The disease can also be acquired from a bite from a diseased cat and happens if the saliva enters an open wound or on the white
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Orthostatic hypotension may be mild and last for a short duration only. However, cases of long-lasting orthostatic hypotension can indicate that there is a more serious problem, so it is vital to see your doctor if you recurrently feel lightheaded while standing up. Signs and symptoms of orthostatic hypotension The two most common symptoms that
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A shoulder joint bruise is a condition where the shoulder bone is injured and cause development of purplish-bluish skin discoloration below the skin of the joint of the shoulder. This is common in athletes and people performing heavy weight lifting or lifting heavy objects. Causes Torn shoulder muscles Injury or trauma to the joint of
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A biceps tendon rupture is a tear of the distal biceps tendon which attaches the biceps muscles to bones in the elbow and shoulder. Generally, injuries can be partial or complete tears and usually happens in the dominant arm of the person. It can be caused by attempting to catch a heavy object falling from
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Neck bone spurs is an inflammation or damage on the ligaments and tendons around the joints of the cervical spine. It is a gradual degradation of the joints and wearing out of the cartilage as the person grows older. The inflammation causes formation of new bone in the damaged areas and eventually results to a
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A chalazion is a miniature lump that is usually painless that forms on the edge or rim of the eyelid caused by an obstructed Meibomian or oil gland. The glands secrete oil into the surface of the eyes and lubricate the cornea. The lump becomes enlarged in days to weeks and sometimes becomes warm, red
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An absence seizure is a condition where you blank or stare into space for a brief period. Generally, this commonly occurs in children and typically does not cause any long-term problems. These kinds of seizures are often set off by a period of hyperventilation. This condition usually occurs in children between the age of four
Allergic rhinitis or hay fever is a condition where signs and symptoms of a cold show up without the presence of a virus infection. Generally, hay fever is caused by an allergic reaction instead and affects everyone from time to time in their lives. Allergens such as dust, pollen and animal fur are the common
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