Mammary duct ectasia happens when a milk duct found beneath the nipple becomes wider or dilated in which the duct wall becomes thick and filled with fluid. The milk duct can be clogged with a thick, sticky substance and will trigger discharge from the nipples, tenderness of the breast or soreness of the blocked duct […]
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Hiatal hernia happens when part of the stomach will push upward through the diaphragm and has a small opening called hiatus though which the food tube or esophagus passes to connect to the stomach, and it pushes up through this opening and causes a hiatal hernia. By enrolling in a first aid class, you can
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Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the nervous system affecting the movement of the individual. It develops gradually and sometimes it begins with a tremor in one hand and gradually causing stiffness and slowing down of movements. In the early stages of Parkinson’s disease, the face shows no expression or the arms does not swing
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Diverticulitis occurs when the pouches known as the diverticula will form in the walls of the colon. When these pouches are inflamed or infected, it is called diverticulitis and it can be very painful. These conditions are common among people starting at 40 years old and above. Some symptoms of diverticulitis can last only for a
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A temporomandibular joint or TMJ is similar to a sliding hinge that functions as a connection between the jaw bones to the skull. It can cause pain in the jaw joint and in the muscles that function in controlling the jaw movement. Take note that the pain can be caused by conditions such as arthritis
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An open wound is an injury that involves an external or internal break of the body tissues that usually involves the skin. Anyone experiences an open wound at some point in the person’s life. Some minor open wounds can be treated at home. Accidents caused by sharp objects or tools, falls, and vehicular accidents can
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Scorpion stings are painful and mostly harmless but have venom strong enough to cause severe symptoms. Scorpion stings are very serious in young children, older people and even pets. A healthy adult who sustained a scorpion sting do not usually need treatment, but if the victim is a child, there is a need for immediate
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There are times when we are faced with the inevitable life and death situation, and the only thing that matters is to survive, regardless of what lies ahead of us. Dealing with medical emergencies may often result to a life-threatening or life-limiting situation, where you have to decide what to do in order to maintain
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Wheat allergy is a reaction to food that contains wheat. An allergic reaction can be caused by eating and inhaling wheat flour which are found in beer, soy sauce and ketchup. Wheat allergy produces an antibody that causes an allergy to proteins that is found in wheat. Symptoms of wheat allergy Symptoms of wheat allergy
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Graves’ disease is an immune condition which is triggered by the over production of the thyroid hormones which is also known as hyperthyroidism. Thyroid hormones affect the different body systems, and the symptoms of Graves ’ disease affects the overall well-being and it is common among women before reaching the age of 40 years old.
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