Weakness is the lack of physical or muscle strength and there is a feeling that extra effort is needed to move the arms, legs and other muscles. If weakness of the muscle is caused by pain, he/she can make the muscle work but with pain. Fatigue is a feeling of tiredness or exhaustion or there […]
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Nausea and vomiting are symptoms that can be caused by numerous conditions and usually due to viral gastroenteritis which is also known as “stomach flu” or the morning sickness of pregnancy. Nausea involves the discomfort of the stomach that comes before vomiting while vomiting is the forceful deliberate or instinctive emptying of the stomach content
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Sleep apnea is a disorder in which the breathing is oftentimes blocked or partly disrupted during sleep. It can be mild to severe, based on how often the lungs do not get enough air and this happens from 5 to more than 50 times an hour. The most common type of sleep apnea is the
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Bile reflux happens when the bile which is a digestive liquid that is produced in the liver, backs up into the stomach and esophagus which is the tube connecting the mouth and the stomach. Bile reflux goes together with acid reflux or heartburn where the stomach acid goes back into the esophagus. Symptoms of bile
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Bags under the eyes are minimal swelling under the eyes and this is common as the person ages. With aging, the tissues found around the eyes and some of the muscles that support the eyelids become weak. Normal fats that help in supporting the eyes move into the lower eyelids which causes the eyelids to
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Knee bursitis is an inflammation of a bursa that is located near the knee joint. A bursa is a small pad-like sac that is filled with fluid that functions in reducing friction and cushions pressure points between the bones and the tendons as well as muscles found near the joints. A knee has a bursa
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Secondary hypertension or secondary high blood pressure is blood pressure that is caused by another medical condition. Secondary hypertension can be triggered by certain health conditions that involve the kidneys, heart, arteries or the endocrine system and it can also happen during pregnancy. Adequate management of secondary hypertension can regulate both the original health issue
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Whenever a body part, such as the eyes and skin, comes into contact with a chemical irritant, particularly acids or alkaline, chemical burn can occur. These chemical reactions cause burn and it could be very fatal if these are also ingested or swallowed accidentally. Always remember that strong acid-based chemicals can cause severe burns and
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Chrondromalacia patella is a condition where there is an overuse or injury and other factors on the cartilage that is found under the kneecap. It is also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome. The common symptom is pain in the knee when walking up and down the stairs. Simple treatments like rest and ice can help
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Peripheral neuropathy is a result of damage to the peripheral nerves and causes weakness, pain and numbness that usually happens in the hands and feet but it can also happen in other areas of the body. Peripheral neuropathy can result from traumatic injuries, metabolic problems, infections and exposure to toxins. One of the common causes
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