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Heart Attack Causes, Symptoms And Signs
The blood supply to the heart is usually stopped by a blood clot in the coronary arteries, causing the heart attack. The arteries are narrowed in places due to 'plaques' - a build-up of the fatty substance cholesterol over many years.
What Causes Diabetes And Types Of Diabetes
A healthy diet, regular exercise, and culturally sensitive care may be helpful in preventing and controlling diabetes, say researchers. The findings are based on recent reviews that suggest that a healthy diet and exercise can help prevent diabetes, and that patients from ethnic minorities do better with diabetes education that takes their language and culture into account.
Arthritis Medical Advice And Types Of Arthritis
In order to have an understanding of the two major types of arthritis, it is essential to know a little about the function and appearance of a joint. A joint is designed to allow smooth movement of two bones, one against the other.
What Is Tonsilitis
Tonsillitis is an infection of the tonsils, caused by either bacteria or viruses. Tonsils are groups of tissue, similar to the lymph nodes or 'glands' that circle the throat. This circle of tissue is part of a ring of glandular tissue around the throat called Waldeyer's ring, and the tonsils are found on either side of the back of the throat.
What Causes Asthma And Asthma Treatment
Asthma is a condition that affects your airways - the small tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs. People with asthma have airways that are almost always red and sensitive, inflamed.
Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids can cause infertility by presenting as a space occupying lesion; by contiguous enlargement and subsequent blockade of the tubes, by formation of adhesions, by exhibiting heavy menstrual flow causing symptomatic anemia and causing irregularities of menstruation and hormonal imbalance, and by causing discomfort and pain during intercourse.
Dermatology
What Causes Burns And Scalds? Scalds are the damage caused by contact with hot fluids. The cause of a burn may be: Direct heat – flames, hot surfaces, hot liquids or gases Electrical – faulty wiring, old plugs, lightning Chemical – strong acids or alkalis, cleaning fluids, old batteries Burns And Scalds
Atopic dermatitis This condition (also called atopic eczema or infantile eczema) affects people with dry and rough skin (keratosis pilaris) and may be caused by a variety of allergens. It often starts in early childhood, around three months of age, and tends to run in ‘atopic’ families. Possible causes include: Food allergy , which plays [...]
What Is Head Lice And What Causes Head Lice Infestation? Head lice are tiny insects – no bigger than the head of a pin – that live on human hair, and feed by sucking blood from the scalp. Their egg cases are called ‘nits’ and these are always hatched or empty egg shells so their [...]
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What Is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a common, long-term, slow progressing skin condition that affects up to one and a half million people in the UK. Psoriasis makes the skin of a person inflamed (becoming red, swollen and painful) and can make it look like fish scales (scaling). Psoriasis can affect any part of the body. [...]
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Acne is a common condition that affects most people at some point in their lives. Although acne can be nothing more than a few embarrassing spots, it can be very widespread, causing scars on the skin. Acne is a disease that can be treated, and because it can cause scarring and physical damage to the [...]
