Femoral nerve damage or neuropathy can be caused by various factors including direct injury or compression of the nerve. When it comes to neuropathy, it is generally damage to a nerve or nerve group. The condition can affect any nerve in the body but usually affects those in the feet and the legs. The femoral […]
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A severe toothache is most likely due to tooth decay for both children and adults. The toothache might be continuous or it can intensify after eating or brushing which leads to intense pain that working, sleeping or other daily activities are disrupted. There are home measures that can reduce the severe toothache while waiting for
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Wisdom tooth extraction can put an individual at risk for infection. The wisdom teeth are positioned at the rear of the mouth and the last to erupt usually late teen to mid-20s. Normally, there are 4 wisdom teeth – both on the top and bottom of each side of the mouth. Just like with any
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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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There are instances in which some individuals experience overheating while exercising. It is important to note that when the body physically exerts during exercise, heat is produced and the core body temperature rises. The natural cooling system of the body is triggered and the individual starts to sweat. In most cases, as the sweat evaporates
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Wheezing cough can be quite an annoyance and can even indicate an underlying lung condition in some cases. The wheezing is produced by an obstructed or blocked flow of oxygen leaving the lungs and partly blocked with either excess phlegm or sputum. Certain conditions such as bronchitis, asthma, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
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Children are at high risk for head injuries while playing sports or during recreational activities and vehicular accidents. Always bear in mind that these injuries can be serious which results to lasting damage to the brain and even death if severe enough. A child with a possible head injury might not develop any signs and
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Some individuals develop adverse reactions including dry rashes to any of the components present in hair products. There are several hair products that are made out of natural and synthetic ingredients that can affect the skin in various ways. The degree of a reaction can range from minimal irritation to a severe allergic reaction. When
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Detergent allergy often develops abruptly after a phase of prolonged exposure. Nevertheless, an individual can also use a certain product for years without any issues before developing the detergent allergy symptoms. The symptoms of this allergy typically arise from direct exposure to the skin with the laundry detergent or lingering soap residue on clothing or
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Being exposed to the direct rays of the sun can lead to sunburn. The characteristic signs and symptoms include blistering, intensely reddened skin, severe swelling and pain. Even though serious, this type of sunburn can be managed at home if it is small in size and does not occur on the face, feet or hands.
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