Clogged ears can be irritating and there is difficulty in hearing and can make the individual uncomfortable. Clogged ears can be caused by swimming, common cold and accumulation of excess earwax. Symptoms of clogged ears A feeling that there is something or an object that is stuck in the ear and causes blockage of hearing. […]
Head injuries usually involve the scalp, skull or brain due to trauma. Concussions are the most common sports-related head injuries. A concussion is a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that occurs when the brain is shaken hard in which it bounces against the skull. This can occur when two athletes collide or when the individual falls
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Mouth cancer is a type of cancer that develops in any part of the mouth, areas where cancerous cells or tumors are seen in the gums, sides of the cheeks, roof of the mouth and under the tongue. Mouth cancers begin as a small, flat cell that are found in the lining of the mouth
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Cervical spondylosis is an age-related condition that affects the spinal disk in the neck which causes the wearing and tearing of the bones and cartilage. Cervical spondylosis is also known as cervical osteoarthritis and neck arthritis. Symptoms Cervical spondylosis does not have any symptoms, but if ever there is a symptom, it only affects the
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Glaucoma is an eye condition caused by an optic nerve damage which can cause vision loss. Glaucoma damages the vision gradually and loss of vision cannot be noticed until the disease is at an advanced stage. A common type of glaucoma is the primary open-angle glaucoma, the signs and symptoms cannot be noticed except the
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A head injury involves trauma to the scalp due to a fall. This type of injury can be deadly or only involving minor bruises or abrasions. There are four types of head injuries – closed injury, open injury, concussion and scalp wounds. What is a closed injury? A closed injury is any kind of injury
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Head and neck injuries can occur from a number of things car accidents, falls, physical assaults and even sports related injuries, and are perceived to be very delicate and are often treated with extreme caution and care. These injuries normally occur simultaneously and a blow to the head carries with it potential trauma to the
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It is not uncommon to experience ear barotrauma. In fact, most people will experience this condition at some point in their lives, albeit not serious. Ear barotrauma is a condition that results to discomfort, and possibly even damage, in the ear due to the difference in pressure between the inside and outside of the eardrum.
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The most common type of pain complaint relates to headaches. Headaches are often minor and can be treated with pain relieving medications, however, care should be taken if an unexplained headache occurs or is accompanied by other conditions as it may be an underlying cause of another disorder. Causes Stress and overwork Tension Straining the
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