Stiff neck happens due to an awkward position while sleeping, sitting in front of a computer for long periods of time and straining a muscle caused by bad posture and carrying heavy objects that places excessive pressure on the shoulders. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7FZ4v8_WpI”] Stiff neck can be due to anxiety and stress that gives tension in […]
Geographic tongue or benign migratory glossitis is a harmless condition that affects the top and sides of the tongue. This condition causes the areas of papillae to turn white and red along with white and pink patches can be seen on the tongue that changes positions from time to time. Sometimes, the tongue is sensitive
Lead poisoning happens when there is accumulation of lead in the body, usually in months or years. Even small amounts of lead can result to serious conditions. Children below 6 years old are more susceptible to lead poisoning which affects the physical and mental development of the child. High levels of lead poisoning in the
The gums are important to overall oral health. The gums are composed of firm, pink tissue that covers the bones of the jaw which is thick, fibrous and full of blood vessels. Swollen gums protrude or bulge out. In most cases, the swelling starts when the gums start to hide some areas of the teeth
Edema is the accumulation of fluid in the tissues of the body which causes swelling of the legs, hands, feet and other parts of the body. Fluid builds up in the tissues when there is leakage from the capillaries caused by injuries, excess pressure or the levels of albumin are reduced. Edema can also happen
Many people suffer from low back pain due to exercise, work, excessive standing or chronic conditions. The lower vertebra or lumbar area is prone to muscle exhaustion and pain. If suffering from back pain during sleep, having a good mattress and pillows is vital in order to maintain a supportive sleeping posture for good sleep
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Pregnant women are more susceptible to have swelling gums and gingivitis caused by changing hormones and stress during pregnancy and the body becomes weak along with toothaches. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgRj6oisyV0″] Causes Toothaches during pregnancy can be caused by pregnancy gingivitis which is swelling and inflammation of the gums. If this condition is not properly treated, it
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Premature ventricular contractions (PVC) are extra and abnormal heartbeats that occur in one of the lower pumping chambers of the heart which are the ventricles. These extra beats causes disruption of the regular rhythm of the heart and sometimes, it will cause a flip-flop or skipped beat that can felt in the chest. Premature ventricular
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When it comes to mixed connective tissue disease, it has characteristics of systemic sclerosis, polymyolitis and systemic lupus. These conditions cause joint pain, skin abnormalities, weakness and internal organ damage. Mixed connective tissue disease also lead to Raynaud’s syndrome where the fingers becomes pale and numb when exposed to cold temperatures. The symptoms of the
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Snoring is the flow of air from the mouth or nose to the lungs and makes the tissues of the throat vibrate when sleeping and producing a loud and raspy sound. Snoring can be caused by other medical conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea, which is a dangerous problem since the person suffering sometimes stops
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