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March 15th, 2012 at 05:22pm
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Hiccups are involuntary expulsions of air that repeat a number of times per minute. They are also commonly referred to as hiccoughs and are accompanied by a “hic” sound that is caused by the abrupt closure of the vocal cords. Hiccups usually resolve themselves, but many people choose to try and shorten the duration of hiccups due to the discomfort and embarrassing nature of the sound. Prolonged hiccups that last a number of hours or days may require medical intervention.
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What Causes Hiccups
March 9th, 2012 at 05:32pm
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At one time or another we have all experienced stomach growling. It usually happens in a very quiet place and causes all sorts of embarrassment for the unlucky person. Stomach growls can be so soft they are not audible or so loud that those around you can hear it! No matter the volume or intensity everyone’s stomach growls at some point. So, what cause the stomach to grow? Read this article to learn more.
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What Causes Stomach Growling
March 5th, 2012 at 05:26pm
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Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease after the physician who identified the cause, is a disease that is best known for causing skin lesions that often appear as deformations or growths. If it is untreated the disease commonly progresses and leads to permanent disfiguration and damage to the eyes, skin, nerves and limbs. Evidence for this disease dates back to at least 4000 years ago and it has affected many people and civilizations through the years. Leprosy drugs are now available to cure this disease, but in the past those suffering leprosy were quarantined or segregated in leper colonies and some of these still exist today.
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What is the Cause of Leprosy
February 26th, 2012 at 12:25am
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Chapped lips, also known as cracked lips, is a painful condition where the lips become cracked and sore. The lips may also peel and have some redness around the outside of the lips. In extreme cases large cracks can occur which can also cause bleeding. Chapped lips is a very common condition and it is most common during winter. Let’s take a look at what causes chapped lips.
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What Causes Chapped Lips
February 20th, 2012 at 05:31pm
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Snake venom is the cause of many injuries and deaths to humans each year. The affect that snake venom has on the human body varies based on the species of snake and the type and amount of venom that is injected. Each species of snake injects a different venom and knowing the type of snake involved in a snakebite incident can be vital in saving a person’s life.
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How Does Snake Venom Affect the Human Body
February 17th, 2012 at 12:44pm
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The liver is a major organ that is located in the upper right quadrant of the abdominal cavity. It is dark reddish-brown and has four lobes. The liver is a triangular shaped organ that weights approximately 1.44–1.66 kg (3.2–3.7 lb) in an adult human. The liver is connected to the hepatic artery and the portal vein. It is the second largest organ of the human body and has a number of functions within the body.
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What Does the Liver Do
February 16th, 2012 at 12:26pm
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Chickenpox is a common highly contagious illness that is best known for causing a distinctive itchy skin rash. However, chickenpox commonly causes other symptoms such as nausea, muscle pain, fever, headache, sore throat, ear pain, lack of appetite and fatigue. There are rarely serious complications from this illness, but adult males and those with suppressed immune systems are most at risk of complications.
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What Causes Chickenpox
February 11th, 2012 at 12:42am
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Warts are a hard, rough lump that commonly grow on the hands and feet, but can occur anywhere on the body. There are many different types of warts including; flat warts, plantar warts and genital warts. The common skin wart is the most frequently encountered wart and they are most commonly found on the hands, feet and elbows. Warts usually occur without any other symptoms and may simply disappear on their own after a few months. However, they have been known to reoccur or even last for many years. Warts are contagious and are commonly passed on via broken skin. Let’s take a look at what causes these strange little lumps.
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What Causes Warts
February 7th, 2012 at 05:27pm
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Pancreatitis is a painful condition in which the pancreas becomes inflamed. This inflammation occurs when the enzymes produced in the pancreas are activated inside the pancreas rather than the small intestine. This condition can come on suddenly or last for many years, depending on a variety of factors. Common symptoms include abdominal and back pain, nausea and vomiting. When the condition lasts for a long period of time it can lead to diabetes and pancreatic cancer. Pancreatitis has many different causes.
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What Causes Pancreatitis
February 2nd, 2012 at 05:13pm
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An ingrown toenail is a painful condition of the nail bed where the sides of the toenail grows into the nail bed. The sliver of toenail cuts into the nail bed causing pain, infection and inflammation. Whilst this condition can happen on both hands and feet it most commonly occurs with toenails. Some of the common symptoms of an ingrown toenail are localized pain at the base of the nail, swelling, pus, bleeding and sensitivity to pressure.
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What Causes Ingrown Toenails
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