The carotid artery is located on every side of the neck which supplies blood to the brain. Carotid artery disease develops once plaque accumulates in either or both arteries. The accumulation can constrict the artery as well as disrupt with the flow of blood to the brain. Remember that this increases the risk for a […]
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Bedbugs are wingless, flat insects that feed on the blood of animals or humans. They usually hide in mattresses and bedding during the day and active at night when they feed. Remember that they can go on for weeks without feeding. Bedbugs do not appear to spread diseases to humans. Nevertheless, the itchiness from the
Fainting or syncope is simply brief loss of consciousness. This is usually brought about by a momentary loss of blood flow to the brain and might be an indication of a serious health condition. Individuals of any age can faint but among the elderly, it might have a serious underlying cause. The usual causes of
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Medication-induced headache is a common concern after a tension-type headache and migraine. This can occur at any age but common among individuals in their 30s and 40s. Additionally, women are typically affected than men. Take note that a medication-induced headache starts after using pain medications or triptan medications for migraine or tension-type headaches. This occurs
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A norovirus infection usually settles within a few days or so once the immune system clears up the infection. In some instances, hospitalization is required if the symptoms are severe or if complications develop. Measures to manage the symptoms of a norovirus infection Increased fluid intake The objective is to prevent dehydration or manage one
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A bunion is deformity of the base joint of the big toe and the exact cause is still not clear in most cases. The deformity can cause the foot to rub against shoes which triggers pain and inflammation. Proper footwear is all that is required to alleviate the symptoms. In some cases, a surgical procedure
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
There are various types of viral skin infections that affect athletes that you should be familiar with. It is important that you know how to recognize the symptoms and how they are managed. Common forms of viral skin infections Warts Warts are described as skin growths brought about by the human papilloma virus. Any individual
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Snapping hip involves a snapping sensation or popping sound in the hip while walking, swinging the leg or getting up from a chair. This snapping sensation manifests if a muscle or tendon moves over a bony protuberance in the hip. Even though snapping hip is usually harmless and painless, the sensation can be bothersome. In
