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December 16th, 2011 at 12:30pm
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Menstrual Cramps are a tightening sensation felt in the abdomen or pelvis of a woman when she is experiencing her menstrual cycle. They can range in severity from mild to severe and last anywhere from a couple of hours to a couple of days. Most women experience them at some point in their menstrual cycle, but there are a small percentage of women that do not. Many women do not develop menstrual cramps with their first few menstrual cycles, but most do develop them within the coming months and years. In most cases the cramps are treated by taking over the counter pain medications such as paracetamol and ibuprofen.
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What Causes Menstrual Cramps
December 16th, 2011 at 12:28am
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Lymph nodes are small pea or bean shaped organs that are located widely throughout the body. They are a part of the immune system and are interconnected via the lymphatic system. They act as filters protecting the body from foreign materials such as bacteria and viruses. Every lymph node in your body is home to many white blood cells called lymphocytes and macrophages. These white blood cells protect the body and cause immune responses to bacteria and viruses.
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Why do Lymph Nodes Become Swollen
December 15th, 2011 at 12:35am
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Cystic fibrosis, also referred to as CF or mucoviscidosis, is a disease that affects the respiratory, endocrine, reproductive and digestive systems. The most common, and dangerous, symptom that occurs in patients with cystic fibrosis is difficulty breathing; often caused by a secondary chest infection. However, other symptoms may include; thick mucus build-up, coughing, skin that tastes salty, sinus infections, stunted growth, diarrhea, and infertility. It is detectible before birth, but most commonly is discovered by a sweat test. Let’s take a look at what causes this disease.
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What Causes Cystic Fibrosis
November 28th, 2011 at 12:23am
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Asthma is a lung disease that causes the narrowing of the airways. People who have asthma have very sensitive airways that react to different triggers, which causes it to become difficult to breathe. When an asthmatic person comes in contact with their trigger, such as smoke, pet hair, perfumes, pollens, their airways begin to narrow and excess mucus is produced. The muscles in the airway tighten and in some cases spasm. This makes it hard for the person to breathe and causes a lack of oxygen in the body. Asthma can be mild or severe and is usually most common in children. If you suspect that you may have asthma it is best to get it diagnosed so that the correct medication and treatment can be delivered.
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How Is Asthma Diagnosed
November 23rd, 2011 at 05:38pm
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A blood blister is an unsightly red blister that can form anywhere on the skin. Unlike a regular blister, a blood blister appears red because it is filled with blood, lymph and other fluids trapped beneath the skin. Blood blisters are usually painful, but will usually heal in a week or two with the proper treatment. If you have ever wondered what causes these irritating blisters, keep reading to find out.
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What Causes Blood Blisters
November 20th, 2011 at 12:42pm
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Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by 3 separate bacteria from the Borrelia family. The name of the disease come from the town of Lyme, Connecticut, where many cases broke out in 1975. In 1978 Harvard professor Allen Steere discovered that the disease was transferred to humans from ticks, but it wasn’t until 1981 when Willy Burgdorfer identified the bacteria involved. Symptoms of the disease are reported to be fever, fatigue, headache, circular skin rash and depression. If it isn’t treated promptly it can cause problems with the joints, nervous system and heart. In very rare cases the disease can cause death. The disease can also cause long term effects, known as chronic Lyme disease, even in people who are treated. Let’s take a look at the treatment for this disease.
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What Is The Treatment For Lyme Disease
November 15th, 2011 at 05:47pm
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Color blindness is a genetic visual deficiency that limits or decreases the ability to see color. There are three main types of color blindness called; monochromacy (total color blindness), dichromacy (one color mechanism is missing or not working) and trichromacy (a less severe impairment in perceiving colors). The symptoms of color blindness can also be caused by damage to the eye or brain, but this is not classified as true color blindness. Let’s take a look at what causes this problem.
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What Causes Color Blindness
November 11th, 2011 at 05:43pm
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Malaria is a disease, spread by mosquitoes, caused by a parasitic infection of the red blood cells by a 5 different protozoa from the plasmodium family. As the infection replicates and spreads the disease causes fever, shivering, joint pain, anemia, convulsions and headache. In severe cases the disease can cause a coma or death. The disease is found in many parts of Asia, Central and South America, and most of Africa. It is estimated to affect over 250 million people each year and cause 1 million deaths. Let’s take a look at how this potentially fatal disease is treated.
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How is Malaria Treated
November 8th, 2011 at 05:20pm
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Hardened arteries, also known as atherosclerosis or clogged arteries, is a dangerous condition where the wall of the artery thickens. This is a problem because it can go undetected for years and the first symptom for many sufferers is a heart attack or cardiac death. It is also quite difficult to detect until there is significant clogging. Let’s take a look at what causes clogged arteries.
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What Causes Hardening of the Arteries
November 6th, 2011 at 12:29pm
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Cocaine is a white crystal-like substance extracted from the leaves of the coca plant native to South America. It is sometimes used in medicine as a local aesthetic, but is most well known for its use as an illicit drug. Cocaine produces feelings of euphoria and has a stimulating effect on the body. However, frequent cocaine use can create a dependency problem. This means that the production, sale and use of cocaine is restricted ,and in most countries it is illegal. It is estimated that over 600 tonnes of cocaine are seized by authorities around the world each year. Let’s take a look at the effect cocaine has on the brain.
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How Does Cocaine Affect The Brain
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