Stroke, or cerebrovascular accident (CVA), is one of the leading causes of death among adults and is a much-feared medical emergency. It is estimated that someone suffers from stroke every 40 seconds, and someone dies every four minutes. Every year, stroke causes around 137,000 deaths, the third leading cause of death. Not all types of […]
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Testicular pain refers to the pain or discomfort a person feels around one or both of his testicles. Pain does not always start and end at the testicles; it may begin at the abdomen or groin and move towards the testicles. There are numerous causes that may contribute to testicle pain. The most minor injuries
Poisoning is an ever present risk thus poison prevention should be a year-round task. There are countless household chemicals and substances that can cause poisoning. As a matter of fact, thousands of persons, mostly children, are brought to hospitals each year due to accidental poisoning. However, there are simple things that you can do to
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Appendicitis means the blockage of the appendix as a result of food remains, dry stool and bacterial infection in the tube. It can lead to severe pain which worsens over time. Untreated appendicitis can result in the rupturing of the appendix, allowing bacteria to spread internally and cause severe infection and even death. Important disclaimer:
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