Among those who travel to areas with high altitude, there is high risk for altitude sickness. The condition is triggered by low oxygen levels in the air at altitudes higher than 2,500 meters in which the body could not properly adjust to less oxygen. Altitude sickness can affect anyone. Remember that being young or physically […]
High-altitude cerebral edema typically develops if an individual already has acute mountain sickness. The swollen brain that led to acute mountain sickness becomes worse and starts to disrupt with its functioning. Generally, high-altitude cerebral edema is a severe form of acute mountain sickness. What are the indications of high-altitude cerebral edema? Headache that can be
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Achilles tendon rupture is usually caused by sudden force placed on the foot or ankle. Once ruptured, the individual could no longer stand on the toes or end up with a flat-foot gait. It is vital to seek immediate treatment to promote early healing. The tear might be incomplete or full. For an incomplete tear,
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Botulism is considered as a rare but severe disorder that results to paralysis. The condition is brought about by nerve toxins released by the Clostridium botulinum bacteria. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa7m_fAKets It is usually the result of consuming food that has been contaminated by the toxin, ingesting soil or dust that contains the bacteria or wound contamination. What
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