Campylobacteriosis is a form of gastroenteritis that is brought about by the Campylobacter bacteria. The symptoms usually manifest in 2-5 days after acquiring the infection. All age groups are affected but the infection is quite common among children below 5 years of age and young adults. The elderly and those who have other health issues […]
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Palpitations are sensations of an erratic heartbeat. It is often defined as a racing, pounding or fluttering feeling in the chest. In most cases, it might be an indication of a heart condition, but it is usually harmless and not associated to any underlying issue. What are the causes? Stress or anxiety Excessive intake of
A nosebleed typically occurs after an impact or strike to the nose and might be linked with a fracture. Nevertheless, the injury can occur after minor injuries or fully spontaneous. What are the indications? Bleeding in either one or both nostrils The flow of blood can range from light to heavy that can last for
Thumb joint pain can cause difficulty in performing daily tasks. There are various causes of thumb joint pain such as conditions and injuries affecting the soft tissues and bones. There is pain or discomfort right after trauma to the thumb or occur in a gradual manner. Due to the possibility of serious medical conditions such
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A vacuum headache is a form of headache that arises if there is any alteration in the pressure that overlaps with nasal congestion. This results to the closure of the frontal sinuses which causes a vacuum-like effect in the sinus cavities that trigger intense pain or a headache. Indications of a vacuum headache A vacuum
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A chest muscle strain involves a partial or full tear of the chest muscles. Generally, there are 2 muscles in the chest area – pectoralis major and pectoralis minor. The function of these muscles is to help with shoulder movement such as pushing objects or moving the arm across the chest. Once these are done
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Rotator cuff tendonitis is a degenerative condition that affects one or several of the rotator cuff tendons in the shoulder. It is the usual cause of shoulder pain that manifests gradually over time or after a strain on the rotator cuff that did not properly heal. What are the indications? Shoulder pain while at rest
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Repetitive trauma injury or jogger’s breast can cause lasting damage that causes the breasts to drop. The continuous running while jogging can cause the breasts to move up and down and side to side. This not only triggers pain from trauma due to excessive movement but also permanent stretching of the Cooper’s ligaments which leads
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Frozen shoulder is a condition that triggers pain and limited movement in the shoulder joint. It is comprised of 3 stages – freezing, stiff and thawing phase. What are the indications? Painful or freezing – the symptoms start with gradual shoulder pain. The pain is often widespread and severe at night time which makes resting
Pleurisy involves inflammation of the pleura that causes intense pain while breathing. It can also occur along with pleural effusion where there is surplus build-up of fluid amidst the layers of the membrane. The pleura is a double-layered membrane that helps in protecting and lubricating the surface of the lungs as they inflate and deflate
