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Headaches due to psychological pressure Headaches
HeadachesSymptoms This type of pain usually occurs in patients currently undergoing emotional upheavals.The pain is bilateral, and concentrated in the frontal or occipital region. It is at times accompanied by: Vomiting Nausea Vnxiety . This is a numb, throbbing pain, enveloping the head like a helmet or a crown. The pain is usually stable, only
Headaches due to dental conditions Headaches
Headaches These are types of headaches which occur more rarely. These are headaches caused by dental conditions. The pain is not throbbing nor is it intermittent.
What are the risk factors of myocardial infarction? Myocardial infarction
Myocardial infarctionRisk Factors Hypertonic disease Disruptions in the metabolism of lipids Obesity Inherited hypercholesterolemia Biliary problems The above factors lead to the development of atherosclerosis Age (above 50 years old) Sex (Gender) (From 50-60 years old, males are at higher risk. From 60-70 years old, females are at higher risk.) Profession Smoking
Causes Heart block
Heart blockHeart block can have a number of different causes. It can occur if you have another heart condition or if you take certain medications. A person can be born with heart block (congenital) or it can develop over time (acquired). First-degree heart block First-degree heart block is common among well-trained athletes. Vigorous and prolonged exercise
Introduction Head lice
Head liceHead lice are tiny insects that live in hair. Nits are the empty egg cases attached to hair thathead licehatch from.Head lice are a common problem, particularly in school children aged4-11.They're largely harmless, but can live in the hair for a long time if not treated and canbe irritating and frustrating to deal with.This page covers:Spotting
Waiting list Heart transplant
Heart transplantBecause of the lack of available hearts, it's rarely possible to have a heart transplant as soon as it's needed, so you'll usually be placed on a waiting list. It may be several months, or possibly years, before a donor heart of the right size and blood groups becomes available. Many people are well enough to stay at home until a heart becomes
Diagnosis Heart failure
Heart failureIf you have symptoms of heart failure, your GP will ask you to describe them in detail.They willalsocarry outa physical examination.If they think you could have heart failure, they may refer you to a hospital specialist for further tests.Tests for heart failureTests you may have to diagnose heart failure include: blood tests to check whether
Signs and symptoms Heat exhaustion and heatstroke
Heat exhaustion and heatstrokeHeat exhaustion or heatstroke can develop quickly over a few minutes, or gradually over several hours or days. Signs of heat exhaustion can include: tiredness and weakness feeling faint or Lightheadedness a decrease in blood pressure a headache muscle cramps feeling and being sick heavy sweating intense thirst afast pulse urinating
Introduction Hereditary neuropathy with pressure palsies (HNPP)
Hereditary neuropathy with pressure palsies (HNPP)Hereditary neuropathy with pressure palsies (HNPP) is an inherited nerve disorder that typically causes numbness, tingling and muscle weakness. It affects one or more of the peripheral nerves, which connect the brain and spinal cord to the muscles and to the sensory cells that detect touch, pain and temperature. HNPP is thought toaffect between
What are the symptoms of HNPP? Hereditary neuropathy with pressure palsies (HNPP)
Hereditary neuropathy with pressure palsies (HNPP)HNPPranges in severity some people get no symptoms at all or find it a minor nuisance, while others are so badly affected they can't even move the affected limb. Most people with HNPP have attacks of numbness, tingling and muscle weakness in: the leg or foot which can make walking, climbing stairs and driving difficult or impossible, and