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Prevention of heat stroke

Heat related health conditions can progress quickly into life threatening situations. These are thus better identified earlier and treated promptly.

Diagnosis and treatment of heat stroke

Early diagnosis of heat exhaustion and heat stroke is of vital importance as these conditions may progress to fatal complications.

Symptoms of heat stroke

Heat stroke is a heat related condition that progresses from milder form heat cramps to heat exhaustion and unless treated it turns into heat stroke. Thus identification of earlier phases of heat stroke is vital to prevent life threatening consequences. (1-4)

What is heat stroke?

Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are heat related health conditions that may be serious and life threatening if not treated adequately and promptly. These are common in very hot and dry weathers and are mainly seen in the tropical countries.

What is Smegma?

Smegma is a whitish substance that may be present on the genitalia. It is caused by the shedding of skin cells and it is harmless, although it may become problematic if it is allowed to build up.

Treatment of pressure ulcers (bedsores)

Pressure ulcers occur in patients who are immobile for a long period or suffer a sustained pressure over an area of skin for a stretch of time. These are difficult to diagnose early and notoriously challenging to treat.

Diagnosis of pressure ulcers (bedsores)

Pressure ulcers or pressure sores are commonly seen among the sick and debilitated individuals admitted to nursing homes with prolonged immobility.

Symptoms of Pressure Ulcers (Bedsores)

Causes and risk factors of pressure ulcers (bedsores)

Pressure sores, also known as pressure ulcers or bed sores, are caused by application of extra pressure over patches of skin.

What are Pressure Ulcers (Bed Sores)?

Pressure ulcers are skin lesions that are caused by repeated pressure on the skin or the tissues.

Hypochondria: are you a hypochondriac?

Have you ever wondered whether you are worrying about your health too much? According to a new book released by a Northwestern Medicine professor, “we have become a nation of hypochondriacs”.

Treatment and Prevention of Allergies

Allergies or hypersensitivity of the immune system is a common disorder that affects almost one fourth of the whole population. The number of people who suffer from an over reactivity of their immune systems to relatively harmless substances is on the rise.

Diagnosis of Allergies

Allergies come in variety for types and forms and diagnosis is often important in order to avoid the possible allergy causing substances that trigger allergic reactions that may be life threatening.

Causes of Allergies

Allergies are when the immune system over reacts to everyday proteins and relatively harmless substances like pollen, animal dander, dust, dust mites, foods and some commonly used drugs.

Different Types of Allergies

Allergies are over-reactions of the immune system in certain individuals to seemingly and generally harmless foreign proteins and substances.

What are Allergies?

The term allergy encompasses a wide range of conditions; it is not a disease in itself.

Treatment of Vulvar Cancer

Once the vulvar cancer is diagnosed, it is staged to determine the exact treatment strategy and the possible chance of survival or cure.

Diagnosis of Vulvar Cancer

Vulvar cancer is diagnosed with a complete medical history, physical examination followed by laboratory and imaging studies.

Symptoms of Vulvar Cancer

Vulvar cancer is a relatively less common type of cancer affecting the external female genitalia. The cancer commonly is of the squamous cell variety and affects the labia majora or minora.

Causes of Vulvar Cancer

Vulvar cancer is a rare form of cancer affecting the vulva and the external genital organs in women. It accounts for less than 1% of all cancer cases in the UK.