Coughing up blood or hemoptysis can be a terrifying ordeal to witness. In most cases, it can also be confusing since one might wonder where the blood actually came from. This symptom can manifest if there is bleeding in the throat or in the large or small airways of the lungs. Many describe the symptoms […]
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A rib stress fracture can occur in different athletes, but quite common in certain sports and activities including dancing, rowing, baseball, windsurfing and backpacking. The stress fractures occur once bone could not endure the accumulated stress during a particular activity. Remember that a stress fracture is the outcome of repetitive low-impact injury resulting to cumulative
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Tibial plafond fractures develop at the end of the shin bone and involves the ankle joint. Similar with the plateau fractures, these injuries develop close to the joint and should be managed by taking into consideration the cartilage surface of the ankle joint. When it comes to tibial plafond fractures, they occur right above the
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Even though fish is considered as a healthy source of protein, fish allergy affects some individuals. The symptoms of fish allergy can occur in both children and adults. Cause of fish allergy The main allergen blamable for fish allergy reactions is the protein parvalbumin which normalizes the equilibrium of calcium in the white meat of
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There are various causes of ear infections that you should be familiar with. The middle ear infections often affect children. It is important to note that the middle ear is positioned at the rear part of the throat via a small tube known as the Eustachian tube. Generally, the tube stays open and permits surplus
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The chikungunya is categorized as an alphavirus infection with symptoms that generally develop 3-7 days after a bite but can occur in 1-12 days. In most cases, those who are infected develop symptoms. As for dengue and other viruses, most or even half do not develop any symptoms at all. In most cases, there is
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Peripheral edema typically affects the legs or ankles. Edema is described as swelling due to the accumulation of serous fluid in the connective tissue such as bone and cartilage or in the serous cavity which is a hollow space inside the body. This occurs once small-sized blood vessels in the body leak fluid in the
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A swollen uvula has various causes that you should be familiar with. The uvula is a bell-shaped organ that suspends from the roof of the throat. The function of this organ is not yet fully understood though some believe it is an indication of the evolutionary process of humans. The uvula has a role in
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Contact lens infection is one of the common issues experienced by those who wear contact lenses. In most cases, they are often viral, bacterial or fungal in nature where some infections might be serious than others. When it comes to contact lens infection, it occurs if an individual routinely uses the lenses overnight, use the
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A stye is a common condition among children which is due to a bacterial infection involving the oil glands. A toddler who wakes up in the morning with a crusty eye along with pus can be an annoyance, not only for the child but to the parents as well. In most cases, the infection resolves
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