Angina is a type of chest pain caused by insufficient supply of oxygen to the heart. When the demand of oxygen of the heart is greater than the supply, the coronary flow of blood is reduced and causes chest pain. Angina is usually a symptom of coronary heart disease. Causes of angina Excessive smoking High […]
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Sore nipples are common in mothers that are new to breastfeeding. In the first week, it is normal to have tenderness or pain in the breast that can last for just a few seconds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsluv5s8VXE Breastfeeding is the natural way of providing nutrition for the baby. If tenderness of the area continues, it can result
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Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by the nerve compression within the tunnel composed of the carpal bones and transverse carpal ligament which is a tight band of fibrous tissues that encloses the tunnel. It is caused when the tunnel that surrounds the tissues in the bones of the wrist becomes narrow, it result to inflammation
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A pinched nerve in the neck happens once a nerve in the neck is flattened or irritated where it spreads from the spinal cord. It will cause pain that spreads from the shoulder and muscle weakness and numbness that spreads down the arm and into the hand. A pinched nerve in the neck can be
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Orthostatic hypotension is a drop in the blood pressure that arises upon standing from seated or lying position. With orthostatic hypotension, there is dizziness or lightheadedness or the person may even faint. Orthostatic hypotension is usually mild, lasting for only a few seconds to minutes after standing, but this condition can be a symptom of
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Costochondritis or chest wall pain develops when then cartilage found between the rib and breastbone becomes inflamed and swollen. Costochondritis causes chest wall pain and tenderness since the affected cartilage is driven in the front of the rib cage. Women are more susceptible to this condition than men. Causes of costochondritis Repeated trauma to the
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Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is a type of arthritis usually common in children. The condition results to pain, swelling, unexplained rash and stiffness of the joints. Some forms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis can result to serious complications such as problems with growth and inflammation of the eyes. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWhskm2tvOo”] Causes of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis Juvenile rheumatoid
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Tiredness is also called as fatigue or weariness in which there is lack of energy or motivation. Physical and mental conditions can cause tiredness, infections and sleep disorders. Feeling tired once in while after performing strenous work is normal, but feeling tired and fatigued all the time even without doing any activities can be an
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A barometric pressure headache is triggered by changes in the pressure of the atmosphere. The barometric pressure is air pressure which changes depending on the weather condition or altitude. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBFaOrBt4wM”] The headaches can be classified into non-migraine and migraine-type which depends on the symptoms and sensitivity of pain which varies from person to person.
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Indigestion is also called dyspepsia or an upset stomach which causes discomfort in the upper abdomen. Indigestion is a symptom that can be experienced along with abdominal pain and feeling of fullness after eating. Indigestion can be felt occasionally or can be felt every day. Indigestion can also be caused by certain underlying diseases. [youtube