Millions of individuals all over the world experience migraine headaches. When it comes to migraines, they are characterized by throbbing pain on one side of the head that can be accompanied by sensitivity to light or sound, nausea, vomiting or visual problems. Some cases only cause minor discomfort but some episodes can be severe that […]
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Chest pressure can occur with or without pain and can manifest at various times or a variety of reasons. Some individuals describe chest pressure as a sensation of a tight band around the chest or there is a heavy object sitting atop it. The pressure sensation can be caused by a condition that occurs in
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Millions of individuals experience migraine headaches that can be debilitating in some cases. Even though there are various factors that can trigger migraines, an individual is more likely to develop migraines if he/she suffers from certain allergies. Always bear in mind that migraines are not usually life-threatening but can temporarily debilitate the individual and affect
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Panic disorder is one of the subtypes of a group of psychiatric conditions that involve excessive anxiety. This group is otherwise known as anxiety disorders. Pathologic anxiety, which is an excessive feeling of apprehension or fear, is oftentimes disabling especially when the triggers are unknown as it adds to the distress the person feels. A
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The high-impact nature of running can be accompanied by some aches and pain. This is true for the back since the spinal discs absorbs most of the shock once the foot strikes the floor. While extreme running differs from one individual to another, constant running periods without any rest can increase the risk for back
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It is important to note that pain has been described as an undesirable sensory and emotional experience linked with actual or possible tissue damage. Remember that most types of arthritis are linked with pain that can be divided as acute and chronic. Acute pain is only temporary while chronic pain can range from mild to
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Appendicitis is cited to be the most common cause of acute abdominal pain that is referred for an emergency surgical procedure in the United States. It usually occurs in people in their second or third decades of life with males and females more or less equally affected. However, perforation of the appendix, which leads to
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If you have heard about chronic fatigue and chronic fatigue syndrome, these terms are often utilized interchangeably but they are actually different conditions that are diagnosed and treated in a different way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaDX2l75JoE What is fatigue? It is important to note that fatigue is a common complaint many doctors hear. In most cases, it can
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Meniere’s disease is the main cause of vertigo which is severe dizziness that causes a feeling of being off balance. This is a disorder of the interior ear and lymphatic system which is not yet fully understood and typically affects only one ear. In one theory, Meniere’s disease is instigated once fluids within the ear
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Hyponatremia is typically called as water intoxication. Take note that sodium and water lost to perspiration is replaced only with water, thus leaving the body low in sodium. Even though this has always been a concern during military training, the increasing cases of hyponatremia are often due to drinking water while engaging in endurance sports.
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