Itching is an unpleasant sensation that triggers the urge to scratch. This is medically called as pruritus and can be localized to a certain region in the body or generalized. It is important to note that the itching can be linked with a rash that might either be the cause or the result of scratching. […]
Fainting is abrupt loss of consciousness due to the lack of blood flow to the brain. Individuals who faint usually wake up rapidly after the collapse. The management is relatively simple and only allowing the individual to recover while lying flat. The treatment of the underlying cause for the fainting is more important than immediate
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Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common forms of heart arrhythmias and can be quite frustrating to manage. Even though it is not a life-threatening arrhythmia, it often causes evident symptoms and can lead to more serious issues such as stroke and worsening heart failure among those who have heart diseases Close look on
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Shellfish allergy is the most prevalent type of food allergy that affects adults all over the world. It is quite common in adults than children. Unlike with the other types of food allergies, this allergy is likely to develop during adulthood than in early childhood. Most individuals who have shellfish allergy experience their first reaction
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Various types of food additives and preservatives are added to food for coloring, preserving and flavoring. The additives are typically used in minimal traces but have been suspected of triggering various reactions. Food additives are categorized into the following: Antioxidants (BHA and BHT) Food coloring and dyes (carmine, tartrazine and annatto) Preservatives (nitrates, benzoates and
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If you are wondering if knuckle joint cracking can lead to the development of arthritis, you are not alone. You might have heard some parents instruct their child to stop the action as a way to protect their hands. Does it actually cause arthritis later on? It is good to note that knuckle cracking will
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Degenerative arthritis is a term used interchangeably with osteoarthritis which is the most common form of arthritis. Even though it is the most prevalent form among adults over 65 years old, any individual at any age can develop the condition. Remember that the risk of developing the condition goes along with age. The occurrence of
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Ringworm is a mild fungal infection affecting the skin. Children can acquire ringworm on different parts of the body including: Feet (athlete’s foot or tinea pedis) Body (typical ringworm or tinea corporis) Scalp (tinea capitis) Groin (jock itch or tinea cruris) What are the signs and symptoms? Ringworm can be easily identified although it can
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Eczema is a prevalent and frustrating skin condition for both parents and children. Since there is still no cure, it can be hard to treat and many parents are often confused on how to treat it properly. Even though the rash can be controlled and even subside with proper treatment, it has the tendency to
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Achilles tendinosis is a common issue affecting the Achilles tendon. It is sad to note that many individuals and even doctors confuse Achilles tendinosis and Achilles tendonitis. When it comes to Achilles tendinosis, it is a long-lasting condition characterized by microscopic tears of the Achilles tendon. On the other hand, Achilles tendonitis develops once there
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