Deep vein thrombosis – Symptoms, causes, and management

Deep vein thrombosis – Symptoms, causes, and management

Deep vein thrombosis (or DVT) is a condition in which blood clots develop in deep veins, usually in the pelvis or the leg. While the condition may not always result in visible symptoms, one may experience issues such as cramp-like pain in the affected area.
Thomas Rodriguez
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Cataracts – Causes, signs, and management

Cataracts – Causes, signs, and management

A cataract is a condition wherein the usually clear eye lens gets clouded. Seeing through a cloudy lens is like looking through a fogged-up or frosty window for people with cataracts.
Ruth Miller
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Influenza – Symptoms, risk factors, and prevention

Influenza – Symptoms, risk factors, and prevention

Influenza or flu is an illness caused by the influenza virus. It results in symptoms such as body and headaches, respiratory issues, fever, and sore throat, which can be severe.
Christopher Davis
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Osteopenia – Signs, causes, risk factors, and management

Osteopenia – Signs, causes, risk factors, and management

Osteopenia refers to lower than typical bone density. It generally peaks when one is over 30 years old. Bone mineral density implies the degree of mineral in the bones and the susceptibility to bone breaking.
Ruth Miller
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Causes, symptoms, and management of pulmonary embolism

Causes, symptoms, and management of pulmonary embolism

Embolism comes from the Greek word émbolos, meaning plug or stopper. So in an embolism, a clot develops and circulates in the body via the blood. A pulmonary embolism refers to a blockage in the pulmonary artery, which supplies blood to the lungs.
Ruth Miller
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis – Symptoms and more

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis – Symptoms and more

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a disease that affects the nerves in the spinal cord and brain, causing gradual muscle control loss. It’s also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The first symptoms are muscle weakness/twitching, difficulty swallowing, and slurred speech.
Ruth Miller
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Sudden double vision – Symptoms, causes, and management

Sudden double vision – Symptoms, causes, and management

Double visible (or diplopia) is a condition in which one sees two images where there is one. Here, the images can seem to be on top of each other or side by side.
Laura Wilson
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Uses, benefits, and risks of Epsom salt

Uses, benefits, and risks of Epsom salt

Whether you wish to reduce stress, soothe sore muscles, or relax before sleeping, Epsom salt can be an excellent household ingredient to add to your wellness regime. Its benefits are widespread, including stress management and skin care.
Christopher Davis
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