Some people can end up with twisted an ankle, but if an ankle is swelling and causing pain, it can be a sprained ankle. It can be caused by stretching and a torn in the ligaments in the ankle. People with repeated and severe sprains can develop a long-term pain in the joint and weakness […]
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Tired eyes are the result of eye strain, lack of sleep, infection, allergies and stress. Working on a computer or paper work for a prolonged time can cause eye strain. A tired eye affects the entire body particularly productivity and the work performance. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cj-WU6HV8xM”] Symptoms of eye strain include tired, itching and burning eyes,
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Hyperventilation is breathing that is deeper and rapid than the normal rate. There is a decrease in the amount of gas in the blood which is also called carbon dioxide. The individual experiences a feeling of lightheadedness, rapid heartbeat and shortness of breath. It can also cause numbness and tingling in the hands or feet,
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A fishhook is a curved, sharp instrument that is placed on a lure or line in order to catch a fish. Some types of fishhooks have a barb near the tip that keeps the fish on the hook. Barbless fishhooks can also be used in order to minimize the chances of fishhook injuries. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2Re91_P7KE”]
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Croup is a childhood illness that involves a severe cough caused by the inflammation of the upper and lower respiratory tracts and there is swelling found around the larynx or the vocal cords and trachea. When a child coughs, air is forced through the narrowed passage. Croup usually affects children who are 5 years old
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Pet allergy is an allergic response to proteins that are found in the skin cells, urine or saliva of an animal. The signs and symptoms of pet allergy are somewhat similar to hay fever such as sneezing and difficulty in breathing. Pet allergy is caused by exposure to the dead flakes of the skin or
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Pneumonia is an infection that causes inflammation of the air sacs in one or both lungs. The air sacs are filled with fluid or pus and will cause cough with phlegm or pus. There is fever, chills and difficulty in breathing. Various organisms such as bacteria, fungi and viruses can cause pneumonia. Pneumonia can be
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Emphysema happens when the air sacs found at the ends of the smallest air passages are gradually damaged and is usually caused by smoking that result to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hjD566XOO0″] COPD involves restricted flow of air when exhaling. There is shortness of breath, chronic coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, loss of appetite,
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Glomerulonephritis is the inflammation of the tiny filters found in the kidneys known as glomeruli. Glomeruli functions in removing the excess fluid, electrolytes and waste from the bloodstream and passes them into the urine. Glomerulonephritis is also called glomerular disease which can be acute or cause a sudden attack of inflammation or gradually happens. Glomerulonephritis
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Pes planus or flat foot is a condition where the longitudinal arch of the foot is flat and the sole of the foot is touching the ground. Some infants are flat footed but grow out of it during childhood, but sometimes the arch never develops and results to flat foot. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UE_ZRoCfkn4″] Flat foot can
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