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Bleeding gums can be a symptom of a gum disease and other health conditions. Occasional bleeding of the gums can be caused by a vigorous brushing of the teeth and wearing ill-fitting dentures. Frequent bleeding gums can also indicate a more serious condition such as leukemia, deficiency in vitamins and lack of clotting cells or […]
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Dizziness involves a range of sensations such as feeling faint, woozy, unsteady and weak. Dizziness makes a false sensation that the surroundings are spinning or moving which is also called vertigo. Symptoms of dizziness A feeling similar to floating, wooziness or heavy-headedness A false sense of motion or spinning or vertigo Loss of balance or
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The posterior cruciate ligament is one of the four ligaments that supports the knee and protects the shin bone or tibia from sliding too much backwards. Injury to the posterior cruciate ligament happens when the knee is bent and an object strikes the shin causing it to be pushed backwards. Symptoms of posterior cruciate ligament
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Fluid in the ears can lead to painful infection, loss of hearing, disruption in balance and even diarrhea or vomiting. Fluids can build up in the Eustachian tube which is part of the inner ear. Causes of fluid in the ears Infection of the sinus Allergies Colds Infected or overgrown adenoids Environmental irritants Excess saliva
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Chafing occurs when the skin rubs repeatedly against other skin or clothing where it becomes red, irritated and painful. This condition becomes worse with sweating and being overweight. The friction increases with heat, humidity, excessive pressure, dryness and cold. Chafing can occur anywhere in the body such as the nipples, thighs, groins, underarm and neck
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Bone spurs are due to extra growth of bone that exists for years without causing symptoms, but they can also rub on nearby tissues, muscles and nerves which can cause pain and swelling. A bone spur that develops near the Achilles tendon which is at the back of the ankle can trigger pain during movement.
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Antibiotic especially the ones included in the penicillin and sulfa groups are the common cause of drug allergies. Most cases of drug allergies usually cause swelling, hives, and skin rashes but some experience serious reactions known as anaphylaxis. Drug allergies are due to the reaction of the immune system to an antibiotic used for a foreign
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High blood pressure is also called hypertension that happens when the force is strong. The blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of the arteries when the heart is pumping blood. Systolic pressure is the reading once the heart beats when driving blood and diastolic pressure is the reading when the heart
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An ulnar nerve contusion is a bruise of the nerve which is caused by a direct trauma to the elbow. The ulnar nerve is positioned close to the skin surface when passing by the elbow and makes it prone to injury. It causes pain, loss of feeling in the hand and weakness. Contusion is caused
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Bags under the eyes are mild swelling or puffiness which is common as a person ages. With aging, the tissues found around the eyes and muscles that support the eyelids become weak. The fat layer that is responsible in supporting the eyes moves down into the lower eyelids which leads to the puffy appearance of
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