Hip pain is a common complaint generally any pain felt in or around the hip joint. Although, hip problems do not always manifest pain directly over the hip, but instead, pain may different areas near the hip such as the, upper thigh, groin area, or outer buttock. On the other hand, hip pain may not […]
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Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control. It is a common problem that can cause embarrassment. The severity of loss of bladder control can range from mild leakage (infrequent urine leakage) to uncontainable wetting (very abrupt and strong urge to urinate).Urinary incontinence is usually occurs when the muscles involved in urinating, the internal and
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Aortic dissection is a serious medical condition. It is the splitting of the aorta walls, which usually begins as a small tearing that can become a larger tear. This may result to bleeding into and along the wall of the aorta. The aorta is the main artery that carries the oxygen-rich blood from the heart
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Swimmer’s itch is a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to certain microscopic parasites at their larval stage. These parasites are released byinfected snails in both fresh water and salt water, but more common in the former. The parasite’s favored hosts are typically birds or specific mammals, however, when the parasite comes in direct
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Human immunodeficiency virus is the causative agent of AIDS as determined by the World Health Organization, sets point in the continuum of HIV pathogenesis in which the host has clinically demonstrated profound immune dysfunction to the person afflicted with this severely devastating and detrimental sexually transmitted disease/infection. Since the early 90’s the definition of the human
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Various sources such as newspapers, internet, magazines and books give you a vivid range of information about various first aid courses. However, not all the facts stated in each of these sources are genuine. Some of the sources for getting training in first aid just boast about it. The Myths about such courses can cost
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As a trained first aider, you may have been equipped with the necessary skills to save life. However, one huge hindrance in providing effective first aid is communication. Read further and learn how to overcome language barriers in first aid. Communication is an important aspect in a successful first aid. No matter how good or
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As parents, you want your beloved kids to be safe from harm. But sometimes, accidents do happen. This makes it essential to learn the basic first aid for common injuries in children. Children are prone to accidents and injuries. They can be very active and explorative. Unfortunately, they have not yet fully developed their motor
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When there is chest pain or discomfort caused by the insufficient amount of oxygen-rush blood received by the heart, it is called angina. The chest discomfort felt may be present solely in the chest or also in the shoulders, arm, neck, jaw or back, also called as referred pain. It is important to note than
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Poisoning defined A poison is any substance (solid, liquid or gas) that when ingested, inhaled, absorbed, made contact with the skin, or produced within the body in relatively small amounts can lead to detrimental effects to the body by its chemical action. Poisoning from ingestion and inhalation of toxic materials, both intentional and unintentional, comprises
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