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What Causes Hangover?
Written on 31 Jan, 2012 at 11:12 in Miscellaneous | viewed 2,695 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Definition A hangover describes the sum of unpleasant physiological effects following heavy consumption of alcoholic beverages. The most commonly reported characteristics of a hangover include headache, nausea, sensitivity to light and noise, lethargy, dysphoria, diarrhea and thirst. A hangover may... (Continue reading)
What Causes a Tingling Sensation in the Left Arm?
Written on 30 Jan, 2012 at 11:04 in Miscellaneous | viewed 1,771 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Paresthesia is defined as “subjective cutaneous sensations (e.g., cold, warmth, tingling, pressure, etc.) that are experienced spontaneously in the absence of stimulation”. Paresthesia is associated with abnormal burning or prickling sensations commonly felt in the hands, arms, legs and feet.... (Continue reading)
What Causes Multiple Sclerosis?
Written on 23 Jan, 2012 at 9:57 in Autoimmune diseases, Miscellaneous | viewed 1,700 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (US) describes the disease as a chronic, often disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system (CNS), which is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. Symptoms differ in individuals and may... (Continue reading)
What Causes a Person to Blackout?
Written on 21 Jan, 2012 at 9:38 in Heart And Blood Problems, Miscellaneous, Psychological Problems | viewed 4,772 views times and users have made 2 comments so far
Syncope is defined as “partial or complete loss of consciousness with interruption of awareness of oneself and ones surroundings”. When the loss of consciousness is temporary and the person recovers spontaneously, it is referred to as syncope or, in non-medical... (Continue reading)
What Causes Vitamin D Deficiency?
Written on 17 Jan, 2012 at 8:46 in Miscellaneous | viewed 2,087 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Vitamin D is a group of fat-soluble prohormones with active metabolites, and Vitamins D2 and D3 are the two major forms. Sun exposure, food and supplements all produce vitamin D in addition to the amounts produced by the body. Calcitriol... (Continue reading)
What Causes High Blood Pressure and High Pulse Rate?
Written on 3 Jan, 2012 at 7:02 in Miscellaneous | viewed 1,928 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
High blood pressure or hypertension is defined as a repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceeding 140 over 90 mmHg, a systolic pressure above 140 with a diastolic pressure above 90. Systolic pressure is the pressure as the heart beats, while diastolic... (Continue reading)
What Causes Lyme Disease?
Written on 30 Dec, 2011 at 6:26 in Miscellaneous | viewed 2,587 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
According to the Bailliere’s Nurses Dictionary, Lyme is a disease of animals that is transmitted to humans. They refer to this transmission as a zoonosis. Common zoonosis diseases include anthrax, cat-scratch fever, and of course Lyme. Lyme disease got its... (Continue reading)
What Causes MRSA?
Written on 29 Dec, 2011 at 6:22 in Miscellaneous, Nose problems, Skin Problems | viewed 2,458 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
What is MRSA MRSA stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) bacteria. This organism is known for causing skin infections in addition to many other types of infections. There are other designations in the scientific literature for these bacteria according... (Continue reading)
What Causes Treachers Collins Syndrome?
Written on 27 Dec, 2011 at 6:13 in Miscellaneous | viewed 1,964 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Treacher-Collins syndrome is a hereditary condition that causes facial defects. Another name for this is Mandibulofacial dysostosis Treacher-Collins syndrome is caused by a defective protein called treacle. The condition is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. In about 60 per... (Continue reading)
What Causes Yawns?
Written on 5 Dec, 2011 at 2:28 in Miscellaneous | viewed 1,424 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Yawning involves opening the mouth involuntarily while taking a long, deep breath of air. It is a reflex of simultaneous inhalation of air and stretching of the eardrums, followed by exhalation of breath. Yawning is a normal response to fatigue... (Continue reading)
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