Category: Health Conditions
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Polio disease causes and symptoms
What is Polio disease? Polio disease is also known by the name poliomyelitis. It is a very contagious disease caused by a virus that attacks the nervous system. Most of the time it happens to children younger than 5 years old. There have been three main types of polio. 1) Subclinical: This type of polio does…
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Vertigo: Overview, symptoms and its treatment
What is vertigo? Vertigo is a condition which can cause problems of dizziness. If you have vertigo, you might only feel dizzy for a short while (minutes). But vertigo can also make some people feel dizzy for hours or even days. People with the disorder may also feel sick (have nausea) and throw up (vomit).…
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Ichthyosis vulgaris causes and symptoms
What is Ichthyosis Vulgaris? Ichthyosis Vulgaris is a cluster of about 20 skin disorders that produce dry, flaky skin. The name “ichthyosis” comes from the fact that the skin looks like fish scales. It is known as fish skin disease or disease of the fish scales. People with this condition lose the layer that prevents…
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Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose)
What is Hypoglycemia? Hypoglycemia is a condition that happens when your blood sugar level is too low. Your body gets most of its energy from glucose. People with diabetes who have problems with their medicine, food, or exercise are most likely to have this disorder. But low blood sugar can happen to people who don’t…
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Heat exhaustion causes and symptoms
What is Heat exhaustion? Heat exhaustion is also called heat stroke, sunstroke, or thermic fever. This happens when our body’s system for regulating temperature breaks down. Heat exhaustion is a serious condition so, treat it right away. If heat exhaustion is not treated on time, it can damage the heart, kidneys, brain, and muscles. Heatstroke…
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High uric acid level causes and symptoms
Define uric acid Uric acid is a chemical that forms when the body breaks down substances called purines. The body makes purines, and it can also obtain them from foods and drinks. Uric acid dissolve in the blood moves through the kidney, and eliminate from the body as urine. The high uric acid level occurs due…
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Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
What about Post-traumatic syndrome (PTSD)? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health issue that happens after someone goes through something scary. Even if you weren’t there but saw it happen. Either going through the event or seeing it happen, most people who have been through trauma get better with time and good self-care. If…
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Overview of Celiac Disease and its Treatment
What is Celiac disease? Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that gets worse when you eat gluten. It is also called celiac sprue or nontropical sprue. Gluten is a protein found in grains like wheat, barley, and rye. It gives dough its elasticity and makes bread chewy. When a person eats something with gluten, their…
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Capgras syndrome overview and its treatment
What is capgras syndrome? Capgras syndrome is a problem with the brain. It’s also called “Capgras delusion” or “imposter syndrome”.] People with this syndrome will think, for no good reason, that a fake image of someone they know has taken their place. For example, say that their partner is pretending to be someone else. This can…
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Overview of anus fistula and its treatment
What is an anus fistula? The last part of the digestive system is the anal canal. It’s made up of the rectum and the anus. From the anal canal to the skin near the anus, an abnormal passage can sometimes form. This is called an anus fistula. Anus fistulas can also connect the anal canal…