DEFINITION Myocardial infarction is the medical term for heart attack. The term myocardial infarction place emphasis on the myocardium (the heart muscle) and the significant changes that occur to it. A heart attack occurs when there is a disturbance of blood flow to a part of the heart. This disturbance may be from a decrease …
HYPERKALEMIA Hyperkalemia is an elevated level of potassium in the bloodstream. Potassium is a very significant body mineral. It is one of the main blood minerals called ‘electrolytes’ – the others are sodium and chloride. It carries a tiny electrical potential and is critical to the function of the nerve and muscle cells, including those …
Foot Massage During Pregnancy You might have been ready for the larger belly that comes with a pregnancy, but it is difficult to be prepared for the pressure it puts on your feet. The thicker toes and plump ankles that show up in the third trimester are a result of the extra weight you’re carrying, …
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CYSTIC FIBROSIS Cystic fibrosis is a serious genetic disorder that causes severe damage to the digestive and respiratory systems and some other organs in the body. Cystic fibrosis affects the cells that produce sweat, mucus, and digestive enzymes. Cystic fibrosis is characterized by abnormal secretions, leading to a buildup of thick, sticky mucus that damages …
CHOLESTEROL Cholesterol is a waxy, fatty substance that is produced in the body and travels around it in the bloodstream. Cholesterol is carried throughout the body by lipoproteins which are made up of fats called lipid and proteins. Cholesterol has important natural functions without which we could not survive including the production of many hormones, …
CHALAZION A chalazion is a benign, usually painless, nodule or swelling that appears on the eyelid. More than one chalazion may be present in an eyelid at the same time, and both lower and upper eyelids may be affected. A chalazion can occur in one or both eyes and may disappear without treatment. The term …
BIRTH CONTROL Birth control, also known as contraception is the use of various methods such as drugs, devices, agents, sexual practices, or surgical procedures to prevent pregnancy or conception. Birth control can be permanent or temporary The right method of birth control for you and your partner may depend on: Your overall health Whether you …
BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS Bacterial vaginosis is a vaginal infection caused by the overgrowth of bacteria naturally found in the vagina. Naturally, the vagina has an environment containing both good and bad bacteria. In bacterial vaginosis, the normal healthy bacteria are replaced by an excess of bad bacteria. This upsets and throws the vagina environment out of …
Aplastic Anaemia Overview Aplastic anaemia is a blood disorder in which the body’s bone marrow doesn’t make enough new blood cells. This may result in a number of health problems including arrhythmias, an enlarged heart, heart failure, infections and bleeding. Aplastic anaemia is a rare but serious condition. It can develop suddenly or slowly and …
TENNIS ELBOW Tennis elbow is a condition characterized by a painful inflammation of the outer part of the elbow. Also known as lateral epicondylitis, tennis elbow occurs when the tendons in the elbow become overloaded, usually by repetitive motion of the arm and wrist. The pain is mostly located on the lateral side of the …
