Thrombophlebitis is a severe inflammation of a vein due to the formation of blood clot on the surface or in deeper tissues. The leg is usually affected but can also happen to other areas of the body. It is characterized by numbness, tenderness, redness and pain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=254uNYJvAPM Symptoms of thrombophlebitis Painful, tender, warm and hard […]
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Heartburn is a burning sensation in the chest due to stomach acid returning into the esophagus or food pipe. The burning sensation is usually felt in the upper and central area of the chest, behind the sternum or breastbone. The sensation becomes worse when lying flat or on the right side. Symptoms of heartburn A
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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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