Determining if an individual has anemia can be a challenge. The symptoms are often subtle or vary depending on the underlying cause. At the same time, the body is capable of amending well to the gradually emerging anemia to further conceal the indications. Anemia is characterized by low red blood cells or the amount of […]
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Carotid stenosis occurs once the arteries become constricted or narrowed. The carotid arteries are positioned in the neck and responsible for supplying the brain with oxygen and blood. In most circumstances, this is caused by the development of atherosclerosis which is the buildup of plaque on the arterial walls. It is important to note that
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The small and large blood vessels in the body are responsible for the circulation of oxygen, blood and essential nutrients to the brain and bodily tissues. When it comes to small vessel disease of the brain, it can disrupt with the flow of blood to the brain as well as exchange of oxygen and nutrients
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Always bear in mind that strokes occur as a result of disrupted blood supply to the brain either due to a ruptured blood vessel or blockage of a vessel. There are two types of stroke that you should be familiar with – ischemic (blockage of a blood vessel that supplies the brain) and hemorrhagic (bleeding
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The blood pressure is described as the force of blood on the arterial walls. If the blood pressure reading is too high, it is called as hypertension which is considered as a risk factor for various health issues such as stroke and heart diseases. When it comes to prehypertension, it is a term used to
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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) has affected millions of families every year. Even today, this condition is still considered as a mystery. The condition is described as the abrupt death of an infant below 1 year old that could not be clarified even after an autopsy and close investigation of the scene as well as
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Dehydration involves excessive water loss from the body. This can occur for various reasons such as certain illnesses, diseases affecting the gastrointestinal tract, failure to take on adequate volume of fluids and excessive sweating. When the individual engages in sports and exercise, training and competing in warm environments are the common causes of dehydration. During
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Hepatitis involves the inflammation of the liver. It is one of the leading causes of liver disease in the world. There are distinctive viruses that can instigate hepatitis – hepatitis A, B, C, D and E. All of these can cause comparable symptoms but some forms can be chronic and even lead to life-threatening complications.
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Cardiomegaly is basically an enlarged heart and an indicative symptom of cardiomyopathy. It is important to note that cardiomegaly develops due to various causes and one of the common factors is a poorly controlled high blood pressure. There are three forms of cardiomegaly with each resulting to an enlarged heart –restrictive, dilated and hypertrophic. The
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When it comes to a heart palpitation, it refers to sensations that the heart is racing, beating erratically, pounding or skipping beats. Take note that these sensations can be felt in the neck or chest and can occur as a symptom of a heart disease or may not be connected at all. If the heart
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