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What is fainting and what causes it? Fainting also known as syncope is defined as a sudden and brief loss of consciousness and posture. Syncope is caused by decreased blood flow to the brain, and there are many different conditions that can caus...

When To Seek Medical Attention for your Cuts and Lacerations Cuts and lacerations are the same condition. A cut is a wound that goes through the skin and separates the tissue. It is typically caused by a sharp object such as using a knife while co...

Abdominal Pain: Cases when not to dismiss it as gas Abdominal pain is a common complaint among men and women of all ages. It is often dismissed as trivial, and almost never considered as warranting a rush into an emergency room – especially if i...

How Does the Weather Affect My Allergies? Changes in the weather can definitely impact and trigger your allergies symptoms. Some of the common weather triggers can include: Heat: During hot summer days, air pollution is the worse. Smog and o...

While the rib are relatively resistant to injuries, accidents can happen and these bones can be broken especially in persons with illnesses that make their bones weaker (e.g., cancer, osteoporosis). Common causes of rib fracture include direct blow...

In women, the uterus is held in place inside the pelvis by various muscles, ligaments, and tissues. But when the reproductive organ prolapses, a condition known as prolapsed uterus, the uterus drops into the vaginal canal - truly, a medical conditi...

Below is a list of 6 items that should be included in your allergy relief kit. 1. Eye Drops Eye drops can ease the inflammation, itching, tearing, and swelling in your eyes. It may be beneficial to ask your doctor which kind of eye drop is ri...

March 20th marked the first day of spring in North America. Spring is the time of year that we tend to associate with seasonal allergies. Each year, 35 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies as the trees start to bloom and the pollen gets...