Subconjunctival hemorrhage occurs if the tiny blood vessels in the eye ruptures and bleeds in between the conjunctiva and sclera. What are the causes? In most cases, there is no evident cause and develops for no obvious reason. The elderly is more likely to end up with subconjunctival hemorrhage. There are instances in which eye […]
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A perforated eardrum is basically a tear in the eardrum that can affect hearing. The severity of hearing loss tends to vary greatly. The small-sized perforations can only cause minimal hearing loss. As for larger tears, it can drastically affect hearing. In case the tiny bones are damaged, hearing loss is extensive. What are the
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Drug poisoning can occur with both prescribed, over-the-counter or even illegal drugs. Poisons are substances that can result to brief or lasting damage if excessively absorbed by the body. Remember that the effects tend to vary on the type of drug and how it was taken such as by inhaling, swallowing or injecting. What are
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