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What are the Most Common Symptoms of Appendicitis?

andihong — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:14:35 +0000

The first set of symptoms which most people who have suffered from appendicitis have reported is a general abdominal pain in some cases this symptom is preempted or complemented by a loss of appetite, nausea and even vomiting which is mainly caused by an intestinal obstruction.

In most cases the pain cannot be localized to a specific location, it appears to defuse around a person’s abdominal area, this normally happens when the inflammation is related to the small intestine or the appendix in other words, when a patient is asked him to pinpoint the location of the pain or discomfort most of them indicate the general area with a circular motion around the abdomen.

As the inflammation increases it moves from the outermost part of the appendix to ........ Read more

What are the Most Common Symptoms of Scabies?

andihong — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:47:06 +0000

Scabies is an infection of the skin that used to very very common in the past, and it can still be encountered many times nowadays, especially in rural environments or in large institutions such as the army.

Scabies can quickly and easily spread from one person to another by a simple skin to skin contact, by wearing the clothes that were previously worn by someone with scabies, or by sleeping in the same bed where that person has slept. The parasites that cause scabies move very slowly and they can’t jump, so you can’t get them by sitting near a scabies patient.

Very little mites are responsible for causing scabies. These mites are attracted to the heat and smell of the human body. They have an incubation period of a few weeks, so the symp........ Read more

Learn How to Identify Common Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder

andihong — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:11:36 +0000

Bipolar disorder’s primary symptoms are unpredictable, severe mood swings. An individual suffering from the disorder experiences episodes that subject him/her to mood swings between severe mania and depression (most times with periods of normal moods in between). He/she may be more prone to mania or depression, or experience both extremes in equal frequency. This article enumerates the more prevalent symptoms of bipolar disorder and how to recognize them.

An episode of mania is marked by several distinctive symptoms. The most common signs of mania include increased energy, happiness, and restlessness. Individuals suffering from bipolar disorder may display a lasting euphoria that is unusual for them, which is a sure sign to those around them that something isn’t rig........ Read more

Dog Poisoning Symptoms – a Look at Common Symptoms of Dog Poisoning

andihong — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:21:11 +0000

If your dog has been poisoned, you need to seek treatment quickly. There are a few symptoms of dog poisoning that you should be aware of. These signs mainly depend on the amount of toxin that your dog ingested and his weight. Before we discuss these dog poisoning symptoms, let’s take a look at some of the common ways your dog can get poisoned.

Causes

Dogs usually eat or drink toxin materials. Antifreeze that leaks from your car tastes sweet to animals, so they will readily lick it. Your dog can also eat a mushroom that pops up after a rainy night. Toxins can also be delivered in the form of insect stings or hazardous fumes. In some cases, dogs absorb the materials through their skin.

Skin

Speaking of skin, the development of a rash is one of ........ Read more

Common Types of Arthritis and the Common Symptoms

andihong — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:09:10 +0000

Arthritis is a disorder in the joints that features inflammation. Most of the time, it is accompanied by joint pain, which is called as arthralagia. The disease is categorized as one of the rheumatic illnesses, which are conditions that vary in each illness, with varying features, complications, treatments and prognoses.

There are more than 100 types of arthritis, with each one having different causes. The only similar features between these types of arthritis are their tendency to affect the joints, ligaments, tendons, cartilage and the muscles. Most types also have the potential to affect internal body areas. The following are the most common types of arthritis, with each type featuring particular symptoms:

Osteoarthritis Arthritis Symptoms

Osteoarthritis is the most........ Read more

4 Common Symptoms of Diabetes

andihong — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:53:50 +0000

Diabetes is a condition which develops when your body’s insulin (a hormone that helps convert blood sugar/glucose into energy) production becomes inhibited. This has a knock effect on your blood sugar levels which increase due to this lack of insulin. However, the associated symptoms are often difficult to identify. A lot of the time the symptoms are so mild that they are not noticed and in other cases the symptoms take years to develop. In this article I will be discussing four of the top diabetes symptoms that you should look out for.

1) HYPERGLYCAEMIA:- Hyperglycaemia refers to higher than normal blood sugar levels which in most cases are brought about by the lack of insulin in a diabetic person’s body. Insulin usually works as a control mechanism and........ Read more

16 Common Symptoms Of Bronchitis Condition – Tips To Identify

andihong — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:43:36 +0000

Health is Wealth – this is what the wise men suggest and stands true in all regards.

Having loads of wealth and no health to enjoy and make fun in life makes no sense. Similarly to earn wealth you need proper health. Hence keeping healthy is the basic key to success.

In the lifestyle that we lead today we are surrounded with so much pollution and unwanted, unhygienic factors that it is a must to be cautious enough keep the ailments away form yourself. In short your health entirely lies in your own hands.

One of the most common ailments these days is the respiratory ailment. Asthma being the most known respiratory disease there are several others alongside that you must be aware of. One such ailment is bronchitis.

Bronchitis is a sort of a respiratory........ Read more

Sore Shoulder – A Common Symptom to Different Conditions

andihong — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:11:33 +0000

A sore shoulder is often the indicator that something could be wrong with the shoulder joint, the rotator cuff. Typically the soreness is strongest at night, while during the day it eases off. It starts with a small tingling sensation that quickly grows worse and worse until a full blown condition is diagnosed upon a visit to the doctor.

Don’t take this article as an invitation to self diagnose, though. Always consult your doctor first for professional advice. Generally speaking, it is a fact that a sore shoulder is a common symptom to the following conditions: on one hand Bursitis, Tendonitis and Impingement Syndrome, on the other hand a Frozen Shoulder, technically called Adhesive Capsulitis. All of these ailments start with a soreness that grows worse and eventually eases o........ Read more

Common Symptoms of AIDS – Philadelphia

andihong — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:43:51 +0000

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or more commonly known as AIDS is a viral disease that comes from the infection HIV. AIDS deeply affects the immune system of a person making one impossible to fight diseases and illnesses. If one is infected with AIDS, there is a defficiency in his or her immunity. If one’s immune system is weakened, the body is more susceptible to diseases. This is why HIV and AIDS victims are often inflicted with other serious illnesses and oftentimes, is the cause of the death of the patient. HIV and AIDS can result to serious health problems such pneumonia, different types of cancers, brain damage, nervos system damage and other reproductive health problems.

AIDS has been around for many decades now. And until today, there is no specific technique formulate........ Read more

Hot Flashes – Common Symptom Faced by Menopausal Women

andihong — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:09:05 +0000

The period leading to menopause is called perimenopause and the period after menopause is called post menopause. Perimenopause is the period when most of the women face worst symptoms of menopause. There are thirty-five symptoms to menopause that includes dry vagina, erratic periods, depression, urinary inconsistency, hot flashes etc.

HOT FLASHES:

Although hot flash is the most common symptom faced by menopausal women, it can also be caused by medication and lifestyle.

· Occurrence of Hot Flash: Estrogen is the hormone that directly effect’s the part of the brain known as hypothalamus. This part is responsible for controlling appetite, sleep cycles, sex hormones, and body temperature. Decline in estrogen confuses........ Read more