Dry eyes happen when the tears cannot provide adequate moisture for the eyes. Inadequacy of tears can happen if the person does not produce enough or the person produces poor-quality tears. Dry eyes may cause stinging or burning sensation in the eyes. A person experiences this condition when inside an airplane, inside an air-conditioned room, […]
Dry mouth or xerostomia is a condition where the mouth is usually dry and it is due to the decreasing saliva production by the glands in the mouth known as the salivary glands. Dry mouth can range from a nuisance to more serious health problems like health status of the teeth, the appetite and enjoyment
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The larynx is the voice box that allows a person to speak, shout, whisper and sing. The larynx consists of vocal chords that are covered by a mucus lining. The muscles in the larynx control the position, shape and tension of the vocal cords, that allows the person to produce sounds like whispering and singing.
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Hemorrhoids also known as piles are swollen veins in the anus and the lower rectum. Hemorrhoids can be caused from strain during bowel movements or an increase pressure on the veins during pregnancy. Hemorrhoids can be situated within the rectum, which are the internal hemorrhoids while external hemorrhoids occur beneath the skin on the area
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Iron poisoning is a condition that happens from an excessive intake of iron, and usually happens in children by accidentally eating too many iron tablets. It can cause gastrointestinal ulcers, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain and damage to the liver The amount of iron that can cause poisoning will depend upon the size of the child.
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Lower back pains that are caused by muscle spasm are common conditions in adults. The causes of spasms can be due to mental stress, improper way of carrying a heavy object or stretching too much. Sedentary lifestyle can also cause back spasms. People suffering from lower back pain caused by spasm have difficulty bending in
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Hypothermia is the dropping of the body temperature to degrees that are too low for normal function. Hypothermia is classified as body temperature below 35 degrees Celsius or 95 degrees Fahrenheit. On the first stage of hypothermia, there is shivering, the extremities becoming numb and there is a fast breathing. The second stage involves increasing
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Seizures occur in people who have epilepsy. There are conditions that can also cause seizures. Seizures occur when electrical signals misfires or disrupted in the brain. They are characterized by rapid uncontrolled shaking of the body or convulsion. There are two types of seizures – seizures that cause convulsions and seizures that cause loss of
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Burns are injuries to the skin caused by fire, chemicals, electricity and friction and the injury varies in severity. When distinguishing a trivial burn from a severe burn, you have to conclude the degree of injury to the body tissues. There are three classifications of burn – first-degree, second-degree and third-degree. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dsvtzwp4nG8″ width=”220″] First-degree
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Many people die from food poisoning, making it important to know what to do in the event that it occurs. In fact, for many people, this is usually the way to go. What they may not be aware of is the fact that there are preventive measures that one can take to curb this increasingly
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