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What is Breakthrough Pain? Symptoms and Treatment

January 15, 2021 0

Breakthrough pain is a recent concept that refers to a condition that occurs specifically in people with cancer. It’s a brief pain that appears suddenly in people who already have a painful condition. In other …

General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS): How We React to Stress

January 11, 2021 0

General adaptation syndrome is an explanation of how our bodies react to stressful situations. This theory, outlined by psychologist Hans Selye in 1936, shows these physiological processes we feel when there’s something in our world …

What is the Difference Between a Cyst and a Tumor?

January 9, 2021 0

Most people can’t tell the difference between a cyst and a tumor. Both are lumps that appear in certain parts of the body and are usually of concern to the sufferer. This is because most …

What Is Lazy Eye? All You Need to Know

January 8, 2021 0

“Lazy eye” is a condition where there is a loss of visual acuity in one or both eyes. However, there’s not a deficiency or structural abnormality in the eyeball. The problem has another name, amblyopia, …

How Sugar Affects the Brain?

January 8, 2021 0

Sugar can cause numerous health problems. In fact, sugar affects the brain as well. The most concerning thing is that it’s most often present in the foods that we consume frequently. Also, it can be …

What is Infectious Diarrhea? Causes, Symptoms and Prevention

January 8, 2021 0

Specialists define diarrhea as any thick or liquid defecation, which happens three or more times during the day. Beyond being a sign of a medical issue, infectious diarrhea is the second most common cause of …

What is Cervicalgia and What are the Causes?

January 6, 2021 0

The word cervicalgia is the medical term for cervical pain. The cervical area is the area at the back of the neck, from the skull to the thoracic vertebrae. It’s a very common issue that …

What Is Abdominal Strain? Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

January 3, 2021 0

Abdominal muscle strain is sometimes called an abdominal muscle sprain. It’s an injury where the internal structure of the abdominal muscles is damaged. Strains involve ripping or tearing of muscle tissue. Normally, these rips or …

What is Meningeal Syndrome? Causes and How to Recognize It

January 2, 2021 0

Meningeal syndrome isn’t a disease in itself, but a combination of symptoms that indicate the existence of some pathological process in the meninges. The causes can be varied, but, as a general rule, we must …

Bronchiolitis in Babies: What to Expect and What You Should Know

January 1, 2021 0

The arrival of the autumn and winter seasons at different latitudes is a concern for both families and health professionals. The reason in general is the increase in the appearance of respiratory diseases. The younger …

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