Swollen ankles can occur during pregnancy or right after sustaining an injury, but if the swelling occurs at night time, there might be an underlying health condition. The swollen ankles might be accompanied by other symptoms that makes it easier to determine the exact cause but a doctor should be consulted for diagnosis and proper […]
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Pulmonary edema or irregular build-up of fluid in the lungs is a serious condition since it affects breathing and can even result to death. Once fluid accumulates in the lungs, the small-sized alveoli sacs responsible for oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange are filled, thus disrupting with normal breathing. The indications of pulmonary edema include coughing,
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A stroke involves a disruption in the blood vessels that supply blood to a region in the brain which results to brain damage. It can either be an occlusion of the vessel lumen or rupture of the supplying vessel. The main risk factor for the development of a hemorrhagic stroke is hypertension or increased blood
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Varicose eczema is a long-term skin condition that typically affects the lower legs and quite common among individuals who have varicose veins. This is also called as venous eczema or stasis eczema. Signs and symptoms Just like with other types of eczema, the affected skin of the individual becomes red and swollen, itchy, scaly or
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It is important to note that the arteries are that pathways that allow blood to transport oxygen and nutrients all over the body. Extra pressure in the arteries will cause them to harden which is known as arteriosclerosis. If this condition is not treated, it can lead to life-threatening conditions such as heart attack, coronary
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It is a known fact that the elderly are prone to problems in maintaining a stable blood pressure. Even though an elevated blood pressure is quite common, some can suffer from lasting or sporadic low blood pressure which is also called hypotension that can be problematic if the symptoms manifest. The usual symptoms of low
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An individual with fluid on the elbow is a condition called as elbow bursitis. The condition is often due to the accumulation of fluid in the bursa which is a sac-like structure situated at the point behind the elbow. It is important to note that this sac allows smooth movement in the elbow, allowing the
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The knee is considered as the biggest hinged joint in the body and it is prone to problems. Many individuals all over the world have suffered knee pain and stiffness at some point in their lives. Fluid in the knee or knee effusion can be caused by trauma, overuse and even certain diseases. http://youtu.be/wZLULdRbMdQ Measures
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Throughout the years, hyperventilation has been tangled up with a panic attack since both circumstances typically produce a comparable symptom – shortness of breath. Nevertheless, it is important to note that hyperventilation typically occurs once the body breathes out carbon dioxide at a quicker rate than it is being made. As for a panic attack,
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Pericarditis refers to the inflammation of the pericardium, the tough double membranous layer covering the heart which the space in between the layers are filled with serous fluid which acts as a shock absorber in protecting the heart from forceful shock or jerking. The pericardial layer of the heart functions as a barrier in limiting
