Heat exhaustion – Causes, symptoms, and prevention

Heat exhaustion – Causes, symptoms, and prevention

Heat exhaustion is a heat-related condition that can occur when the body’s cooling mechanisms become overwhelmed by excessive heat exposure. Recognizing the causes, identifying the symptoms, and understanding preventive measures are crucial for safeguarding yourself from this heat-related ailment.
Susan Baker
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Causes, symptoms, and management of anal fissures

Causes, symptoms, and management of anal fissures

An anal fissure is characterized by a tear in the anus’s thin, wet tissue lining. Since the mucous lining is more delicate and thinner than normal skin, it is more prone to tearing when one has difficult bowel movements.
Aaron Walker
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Types and procedure of ablation therapy

Types and procedure of ablation therapy

Ablation therapy is generally used to eliminate or ablate cancerous tumors. In this procedure, extremely high or low temperature is delivered to the tumors directly, using special probes. The device is guided to the target location with the help of computer monitoring and the surgeons use very cold or hot liquids to treat the affected area.
Andy Diaz
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Passion fruit – Nutritional benefits and recipes

Passion fruit – Nutritional benefits and recipes

Passion fruit is a tropical fruit belonging to the Passiflora vine species of passion flower. With a tough outer rind and a juicy seed-filled center, this fruit can be seen in various colors and sizes, purple and yellow being the most common.
Aaron Walker
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Health benefits and side effects of consuming saffron

Health benefits and side effects of consuming saffron

Saffron is a spice obtained from the plant called Crocussativus plant. It is mainly cultivated in Iran and harvested by hand. The flower’s dried-up, thread-like stigma and style form the spice, which is used in food coloring and seasoning.
Susan Baker
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Acanthamoeba keratitis – Causes, symptoms, and management

Acanthamoeba keratitis – Causes, symptoms, and management

Acanthamoeba keratitis is a rare parasitic eye infection. It is usually caused by A. polyphagia, and A. castellanii, two of the eight known free-living and microscopic Acanthamoeba species. The condition is primarily seen in those who wear contact lenses, causing severe pain and a ring-shaped stromal infiltration in the eye.
Susan Baker
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Hiatal hernia – Symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and more

Hiatal hernia – Symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and more

A condition known as hiatal or stomach hernia occurs when the stomach protrudes into the chest due to an opening in the diaphragm, the muscle that separates the chest and stomach.
Victor Perez
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Achalasia – Causes, types, symptoms, and more

Achalasia – Causes, types, symptoms, and more

Achalasia is a rare esophageal disorder that affects the ability of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) to relax during swallowing, leading to difficulties in moving food into the stomach. This condition can cause uncomfortable symptoms and may require specific treatments to manage them effectively.
Andy Diaz
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