Shock
One type of septic shock is toxic shock syndrome - a rare but severe illness caused by certain strains of the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. The syndrome has been associated with certain brands of highly absorbent ... [... more]
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Trigger Finger
If you make a fist and then relax it again allowing your fingers and thumb to straighten you'll feel how the movement of your digits is smooth and continuous. Bending and straightening fingers and thumbs in this way ... [... more]
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Fibromyalgia
Emotional support is very important, as the long-term nature of this condition tends to drag people down. In fact, depression is common in sufferers. It's important to think positive and to make necessary lifestyle ... [... more]
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Mitochondrial Cytopathy
The symptoms experienced are unique to each type of mitochondrial cytopathy. For example, in Leigh's Syndrome some of the possible symptoms include seizures, poor muscle tone, fatigue, eating and swallowing ... [... more]
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Ruptured Spleen
The spleen's major role is as a filter against foreign organisms that infect the bloodstream, and removing old red bloods cells and recycling them. It also plays a handful of minor roles. During a baby's time in the ... [... more]
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Juvenile Macular Degeneration
The macula is located at the back of the eye at the centre of the retina. It enables us to see what is directly in front of us and also allows us to see finer detail. So it plays a vital role in helping us to read, write and perform other ... [... more]
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Osteoporosis
As well as an examination and blood checks, there are a variety of tests which can give you a more definite density assessment. The commonest one is called a DEXA scan. This painless test involves a low dose of x ... [... more]
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Dehydration
Older adults tend to eat less and may forget to eat and drink during the day. With increasing age, the body's ability to conserve water decreases and a person's sense of thirst becomes less acute. Illness and disability are also more common, ... [... more]
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Gonorrhoea
Left untreated, gonorrhoea can cause pelvic inflammatory disease in women, inflammation of the testicles and prostate gland in men, and eye infections in babies if it's passed on during birth. ... [... more]
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Insomnia
Everyone has difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep at some time in their life but this is usually short-lived. However, an estimated one in ten people suffer insomnia on a regular basis or over a long period ... [... more]
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Mouth Ulcers
Eat a healthy diet that's rich in vitamin C from fresh fruit; B vitamins from wholegrain bread and milk and potatoes; iron from lean red meat and leafy green vegetables; and zinc from sea-foods, wholegrain bread and ... [... more]
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Anorexia
After assessment at a specialist eating disorders unit by a psychiatrist, counselling, antidepressants and advice on healthy eating may be offered. Admission to hospital is often needed to treat any physical problems ... [... more]
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