Hay fever is a condition where signs and symptoms of a cold show up without the presence of a viral infection. It is due to an allergic reaction instead and affects everyone from time to time in their lives. Allergens such as dust, pollen, animal fur, and etcetera are the common causes. Hay fever can […]
A headache can be caused by numerous issues. These can include infections that are bacterial, brain tumours, and brain haemorrhages. Once the problem has been found that causes the headache, treatment is started, these headaches normally subside. Are the headaches dull and achy? Tension-type headaches, the most common variety of headaches: Could experience a constricted band
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When a hair follicle becomes infected, this is called a boil. It is caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus Aureus, which is commonly found on the skin and in the nose. This is harmless in terms of how severe this infection is. It can cause more severe infections if it were to get into the deeper
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Headaches can occur for a number of reasons. Almost everyone will experience at least one or more headaches in their lifetime, but the severity of such an occurrence differs with nearly everyone. The cause of many headaches can be linked to stress and/or anxiety, which can contribute a great deal to any headache. The likelihood
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The very idea of having a heart attack is enough to give most people nightmares. However, it can and does happen to people of all ages and all walks of life, often without any previous warning that anything is wrong. Heart attacks still kill more people than anything else in the United States. The question
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Boils form when a hair follicle becomes infected with the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. While this bacteria is normally found on the skin and around the nose it can become a hazard when introduced to deeper tissues. Boils typically develop in various areas of the body such as the face, throat, buttocks, and groin. They are
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Cold sores are often present on the lips or the skin around the mouth, such as on the nose or on the chin. Cold sores are due to an infection as a result of the herpes simplex virus. The infection can occur at any stage in life, however, most people acquire it when they are
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What are the causes of hemorrhoids? Strain caused during bowel movements is a main cause. (A diet that has a shortage in fiber can be the outcome of constipation) Pregnancy, childbirth, heavy lifting and obesity. Prolonged standing or sitting may be the cause. Loss of muscle tone due to old age, an episiotomy, or rectal
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Overview A burn casualty will need different types of care depending on the kind and degree of his injury. Burns differ greatly from a common, fairly mild sunburn to a possibly deadly 3rd degree burn caused by open flames or electrocution. Here’s how to differentiate the three different categories of burn injuries and how to
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What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is caused by bacteria and viruses that attacks the lungs and cause an infection. Pneumonia can cause mild to serious infections in individuals of all ages. Generally, it is the primary cause of death globally in kids below the age of 5 years. Furthermore, pneumonia is often a problem of a previous
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