Cor pulmonale is an ailment which develops from the issues due to high blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries. It is also called as right-sided heart failure since it occurs inside the right ventricle. The condition causes the right ventricle to enlarge and pump blood insufficiently than normal. As a result, the ventricle is driven […]
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Hyphema involves the accumulation of blood within the anterior compartment of the eye. The blood might cover most or the whole iris and pupil which can disrupt vision partially or completely. The condition is usually painful and if not treated, it can result to lasting visual issues. Hyphema is generally brought about by eye trauma
Whiplash occurs if the head is driven backward and forward abruptly with significant force. The injury is likely to occur after a rear-end vehicular collision. It can also be caused by sports injuries, physical abuse or riding amusement park rides. This injury occurs if the soft tissues in the neck are extended beyond their normal
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Discitis involves inflammation between the intervertebral spinal discs. These discs are positioned amidst the vertebrae. The spaces between them are known as the intervertebral disc spaces. If there is swelling in these spaces, it places pressure on the discs, resulting to discomfort or pain. The condition typically affects young children and often accompanied by osteomyelitis.
Periorbital cellulitis involves infection of the tissues around the eye. The infection can be triggered by minor ordeal to the area surrounding the eye. It can also occur from another form of infection including sinusitis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQRNN0dvz8M The condition can cause painful swelling and redness of the eyelid and skin surrounding the eyes. It occurs more
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Cardiogenic shock arises if the heart is significantly damaged that it could no longer supply adequate blood to the vital body organs. Due to the failure of the heart to pump enough nutrients to the body, the blood pressure fails and the organs malfunction. This condition is considered uncommon but once it occurs, it is
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A brain aneurysm forms if a weak area in the arterial walls of the brain protrudes and becomes filled with blood. An aneurysm is a dangerous condition that can develop to anyone at any age. Once it bursts, it is an emergency that can result to brain damage, stroke and even death if not promptly
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Animal bites are usually caused by domestic animals such as cats and dogs. Infection is likely to occur in most cases of cat bites but to a lesser degree from dog bites. One reason why infection develops from animal bites is that they often occur on the hands or fingers. Remember that these areas are
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Acoustic trauma involves injury to the inner ear often due to exposure to a high-decibel noise. The damage can arise after being exposed to a sole, loud noise or from exposure to noises at a lower level of decibel over a long period of time. Oftentimes, head injuries can lead to acoustic trauma especially in
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Hyperventilation is characterized by rapid breathing. Generally, normal breathing has a balance between inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide. This balance is disrupted if hyperventilation arises by exhaling more than inhaling. This results to a rapid drop in carbon dioxide in the body. Diminished levels of carbon dioxide lead to the constriction of the blood
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