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Child care: Chronic middle ear infection

Sudden Medical Emergencies / By S. Black

Chronic middle ear infection develops after recurrent infections that impairs the eardrum or results to the formation of a cholesteatoma which promotes the development of infection. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-1UsNAoNyE What are the possible causes? A chronic middle ear infection can be triggered by an acute infection, crushing or penetrating ear injuries, Eustachian tube blockage, blast injuries or […]

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What is intussusception?

Sudden Medical Emergencies / By S. Black

During intussusception, one intestinal segment glides into another. The involved sections impede the bowel and hinder the flow of blood. This is the most prevalent cause of blockage of the intestines in children between 3 months up to 3 years of age. Take note that boys are more affected than girls. In most instances, the

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Barotrauma of the ear

Sudden Medical Emergencies / By S. Black

Barotrauma is characterized as pain or damage to the eardrum due to abrupt changes in the air pressure. The eardrum is responsible for separating the ear canal and the middle ear. In case the air pressure in the ear canal and in the middle ear rapidly change or unequal, the eardrum can end up damaged.

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Overview on retinal detachment

Sudden Medical Emergencies / By S. Black

Retinal detachment occurs once the retina detaches from the back part of the eye. This leads to vision loss that can be partial or complete depending on the area of the retina that separated. Once it is separated, the cells are deprived of oxygen. Remember that this is a medical emergency that entails immediate medical

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What is retinal vein occlusion?

Sudden Medical Emergencies / By S. Black

Retinal vein occlusion or “eye stroke” involves blockage in one of the veins that returns blood from the retina back to the heart. If there is an obstruction due to a blood clot or buildup of fluid in the retinal veins, the ability of the retina to filter light and capability to see is impaired.

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Close look on schistosomiasis

Sudden Medical Emergencies / By S. Black

Schistosomiasis is a serious disease that affects the internal organs but can be prevented. The disease is usually due to the infection of parasitic worms which thrive in certain types of freshwater snails. Take note that the parasites or cercariae can infect the water around the snails. Once the skin is exposed to the infected

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What is malaise?

Sudden Medical Emergencies / By S. Black

Malaise is used to describe a feeling of overall weakness, discomfort, feeling of having an illness or simply not feeling well. This often occurs along with fatigue and inability to restore the feeling of health with rest. Oftentimes, malaise occurs abruptly but can also develop in a gradual manner and last for an extended period

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Childhood diseases: Overview on German measles

Sudden Medical Emergencies / By S. Black

German measles or rubella is a viral infection with a distinctive reddened rash on the body. Apart from the rashes, fever and swollen lymph nodes occur. The infection spreads from one individual to another via exposure to droplets from sneezing or coughing. It also spreads via sharing of food or beverages with an infected individual.

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Close look on hormonal headaches

Sudden Medical Emergencies / By S. Black

One of the cause of hormonal headaches is the use of birth control pills among women. Remember that headaches are considered as a usual side effect of birth control pills. How birth control pills work Birth control pills or oral contraceptives work by preventing pregnancy by altering the way the body releases hormones. The hormones

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Hives: What are the usual causes?

Sudden Medical Emergencies / By S. Black

Hives has been associated with allergies. Most believe that a certain food is the culprit for the skin reaction, while others might be using a detergent or soap. In most circumstances, many individuals tried to avoid the potential triggers, but hives typically persists. Common causes of hives It is surprising to note that while allergies

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