The development of a cataract is mostly age related, often seen in patients in their 6th decadeof life and is, thus, considered to be more of a degenerative condition rather than a disease. However, being considered as age related could be misleading as people may be starting to develop a cataract early on, during their […]
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Peptic ulcer is a condition when painful ulcers or sores appear commonly in the lining of the stomach (gastric ulcer) or duodenum of the small intestine (duodenal ulcer) or less commonly in the esophagus (esophageal ulcer). The most common cause of peptic ulcer brought about by the actions of the acidic gastric juice produced by
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A thrombotic stroke occurs when a blood clot or a thrombus forms in one of the arteries supplying in the brain. These blood clots are usually due to the build up of fatty deposits (plaques) in arteries that are already narrow resulting to less blood flow to an area of the brain. A thrombotic stroke
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Choking may occur anytime, even when one is alone, thus it is essential to learn how to perform Heimlich maneuver on self. Heimlich maneuver is an emergency technique that helps prevent suffocation when different objects block the airway. There are two ways to perform Heimlich maneuver on self, which will be explained later. It is
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