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An ice burn is an injury from ice or other cold thing that comes in direct contact with the skin. It happens after a prolonged exposure to freezing or below-freezing temperatures such as cold pack applied directly on the skin. The water in cells of the skin becomes frozen and forms sharp crystals that damages […]
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Emphysema is a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Generally, it causes damage to the alveoli air sacs in the lungs. It results to severe reduction of oxygen and causes difficulties in breathing with chronic cough usually caused by cigarette smoking where the carcinogen cause the sac to lose its shape. Symptoms At first, shortness of
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Carbon monoxide poisoning happens when carbon monoxide accumulates in the blood stream. Generally, it is an odorless, colorless and tasteless gas produced by burning wood, charcoal, propane and other fuel. Lack of proper ventilation of appliances and especially if it is an enclosed space can result to accumulation of carbon monoxide to a very high
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Neck strain is a condition where the pain is felt at the back of the neck usually caused by poor posture. Neck strain can be very annoying and could give limited head movements which may disrupt basic tasks and your daily routine. Nearly all cases of neck strains are mild or moderate and eventually heal
Palpitations are sensations felt by a person that can be frightening or annoying. It is often felt as a person is having hard, rapid, or irregular heartbeats or a combination of the sensations. Usually, palpitations are not serious or harmful and will go away on their own after a while. Most of the time, they
Diaper rash is a kind of contact dermatitis that happens commonly in babies. Contact dermatitis is a rash that is caused when the skin meets a substance that can produce an allergic or irritant skin response. Diaper rash can be mistaken for parental neglect, but it is not a sign of parental neglect. Diaper rash
Insulin shock is a serious health condition to anyone who has diabetes. This occurs when there is excess insulin in the body caused by the food you eat or the level of the physical activity that you do. The signs of insulin shock may appear minimal at first but shouldn’t be ignored as if it’s
Cyanide poisoning is a rare but potentially life-threatening form of poisoning. Generally, cyanide prevents the body from using life-sustaining oxygen by preventing cells from using oxygen to make energy molecules. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Y02tWsAoBg You cannot treat cyanide poisoning at home and requires immediate medical attention. Furthermore, you can prevent cyanide poisoning through precautions such as strict safety
A seizure is a symptom relating to a brain or nervous system problem, this is caused by sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbances in the brain. Seizures can cause behavior, movement, or mood changes and may also affect your state of consciousness. If you suffer from two (2) or more seizures or you tend to experience seizures
A nose fracture is damage to the nose that has a break or cracks in the bone or cartilage of the nose caused by sudden impact or trauma directed to the nose. Nose fractures commonly occur in those who play contact sports, falls, car accidents and fights. Common causes of a nose fracture Falling where