Food poisoning is one of the most common types of food related illness affecting thousands of people around the world every single day. While its severity varies, food poisoning is characterized by similar symptoms and conditions. Food poisoning is caused by a certain bacteria in the food that causes the body to reject it. Salmonella […]
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Pericardial effusion is the term that describes the fluid that is collected inside the pericardial cavity. This is usually related to the inflammation of the pericardium, which is also called as the pericardial cavity. The pericardial cavity or pericardium is the double layered membrane sac or space that surrounds and protects the heart. The pericardium
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Deep veins thrombosis (DVT) is a condition in which a blood clot forms in a deep vein of the body. DVT typically affects larger veins such as those in the lower leg and thighs, but it can also involve veins from other parts of the body. In DVT, blood clots are formed when the blood
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Lockjaw is an informal word used to describe the inability to open the mouth fully because of the spasm of the muscles around the temporomandibular joint. It is a term used interchangeably with tetanus. Tetanus or lockjaw is a condition caused by the bacteria known as Clostridium tetani. The incidence of the condition has decreased
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Anorexia nervosa is a serious mental condition that is characterized by emaciation, having the intense desire of being thin, inclination to food restriction and the desire to lose weight. The person manifests the obsessed desire of keeping the body thin owing to a distorted body image concept. Anorexia nervosa affects women more than men, and
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Adults are more likely to choke on a piece of food, such as a large part of the meat, sausage or grape. Infants do not have well developed swallowing reflexes and may choke once small foods such as peanuts or hard candies are given. Children, especially toddlers, may choke on toys, coins and other indelible objects
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Diarrhea or loose bowel movement is the unpleasant occurrence of copious watery bowel movement or three or more motions within 24 hours. It may be caused by a number of factors such as bacterial and viral infections, food intolerance, parasites, reaction to medicines, intestinal diseases and functional bowel disorders. The absolute cause is unknown and
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The Danger of a Shaking baby syndrome The condition is most common when the baby is violently shaken or when dropped on a hard surface hitting the head. The resulting consequence may cause tremendous bleeding, bruising or a significant pressure to the brain. Because of the force and violent movement on the baby’s head the
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