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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When the skin is exposed to a very cold temperature, frost bit occurs. In freezing temperatures, frost bite occurs within minutes and it may result to tissue damage and may become an emergency situation. The common parts of the body that are susceptible to a frost bite include the hands, cheeks, ears, nose and feet.
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Abnormal vaginal bleeding is bleeding from the vagina that occurs at the wrong time of the month or in inappropriate amounts. Metrorrhagia or menorrhagia during a menstrual period should always be a concern as it may denote a serious underlying condition but on its own, it is usually harmless. Metrorrhagia pertains to uterine bleeding at
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Ischemia is the medical term used to define the situation where a part of the body is not getting enough oxygen. Generally, ischemia is due to blood shortage to the certain part, primarily caused by a narrowing or blockage on one or more of the arteries. The arteries circulate oxygen and nutrients to the different
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Generalized weakness may be caused due to many complications. Complications can be severe or mild, if weakness is accompanied by other problems, do not take the condition lightly. Generalized weakness is one of the most common complaints in North America which is caused due to muscle fatigue or weakness in the whole body. Focal weakness,
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Angina pectoris is a result of the buildup of cholesterol on the inner walls of the coronary artery that supplies blood to the heart. With time the plaque builds up on the lining of the vessel and causes its lumen to get narrowed. The cholesterol plaque becomes harder causing the artery to harden and constrict
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