Diarrhea usually occurs abruptly and can last less than 4 weeks or persistent. In most instances, diarrhea settles within several days but can last longer. One health risk with this condition is dehydration. The condition can be triggered by bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms. What are the indications of infectious diarrhea? Diarrhea along with vomiting […]
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Cholera is caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food. The risk is high when travelling to developing countries. Remember that this is a severe diarrheal disease brought about the bacteria Vibrio cholera. This bacterium is known to contaminate drinking water, uncooked seafood and other foods. What are the indications? The signs and symptoms typically
A facial bruise is a common injury among young children. It can also occur among older children with increased activity due to falls. A child with a facial bruise can be a cause for alarm among parents, but it is vital to be prepared to handle this injury. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8v_SpfDHHHE Assessment of a facial bruise A
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Even though edible and safe to eat, morel mushrooms can trigger an allergic reaction in some individuals. If the individual has not eaten morel mushrooms or suspect that he/she might have an allergy, closely monitor for the symptoms and take special precautions to avoid activating any of the severe symptoms. In addition, it is vital
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Venous thromboembolism is simply a blood clot in the vein. This condition is associated to 2 life-threatening conditions such as: Deep vein thrombosis which is a clot that forms in a deep-seated vein, frequently in the leg. Pulmonary embolism occurs if a clot breaks free from the vein walls and travels to the lungs and
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Atrial flutter is an erratic heart rhythm that causes the heart to beat in an irregular manner. If an individual has atrial flutter, the electrical transmissions which instruct the heart when to pound develop a smaller circuit in the upper heart chambers instead of travelling from the SA node of the heart to the AV
The hantavirus is a group of viruses carried by rodents that causes hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. Hantavirus is capable of infecting both humans and rodents, but rodents do not seem to get sick. Instead, humans end up with severe symptoms and can be deadly. The virus enters the body via inhalation of the virus from infected
Subdural hematoma is a significant injury to the brain that is brought about by any traumatic accident involving the head. Even though rare, it is one of the main head injuries that occur among athletes. Who are at risk? A subdural hematoma is brought about by a traumatic blow to the head against another player
Cauliflower ear or auricular hematoma is characterized as a deformed external ear if an injury to the outer ear was not properly treated. This results to the distortion of the external ear or deformity that is strikingly similar in appearance to a “cauliflower” over time. Who are at risk? Cauliflower ear is prevalent among athletes
Playing golf can put one at risk for various grievances including rib injuries. Bruising around the ribs will make it difficult to perform a smooth golf swing. If an individual ends up with broken ribs, it is not only a sore injury but also dangerous. Bone that punctures or rips the lining of the lungs
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