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    Pulmonary Embolism / 16 Feb 2016

    Pulmonary Embolism Symptoms

    Understanding the Signs and Symptoms of Pulmonary Embolism Pulmonary embolism is a blockage in a pulmonary artery in the lung which is typically caused by blood clots in other areas of the body that travel to the lung. Most commonly, the blood clots travel to the lungs from the legs. Deep vein thrombosis is almost always associated with pulmonary embolism. It is important to recognize and understand the symptoms of pulmonary embolism because it can be a life-threatening condition and should be treated immediately. It is possible to still suffer from pulmonary embolism without experiencing any of the signs or symptoms below if the embolism is small enough. What are the Signs & Symptoms of a Pulmonary Embolism? The severity of symptoms may vary depending on the size of the clot and the location of the clot within the lung. If you are suffering from any of the following signs or symptoms, it is important to consult with a doctor immediately. Pulmonary Embolism and Chest Pain The chest pain you experience may feel like a heart attack and will increase as you inhale deeply. This pain will not go away with rest and may increase as you move around. Pulmonary Embolism and Passing Out It is possible to pass out or lose consciousness from pulmonary embolism depending on how advanced the blockage is and especially if the symptoms go untreated for an extended period of time. Pulmonary Embolism Rapid Heart Rate and Breathing Abnormal vital signs, such as an increase in heart rate and trouble catching your breath, are associated with pulmonary embolism. Pulmonary Embolism Symptoms Back Pain If the clot causing the pulmonary embolism is located in the veins in the pelvic or abdominal area, you may experience lower back pain. This is also commonly associated with deep vein…

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    Cold and Flu / 13 Sep 2018

    Treatment Tips for Colds and Flu

    How to Treat the Flu if You Get Sick This Year Flu season is right around the corner. From a runny nose to a sore throat and pounding headache, a flu symptoms treatment has to be quick and effective to ensure you recover with as minimal downtime and discomfort as possible. Have you gotten your flu vaccination? Do you know what each flu vaccine abbreviation means and how to pick the right one for you? There’s a lot to learn when it comes to flu symptoms and treatment. Read on to learn why the flu shot vaccine is the best treatment you can get this season as well as some treatment tips and home remedies for treating flu symptoms and the common cold. Why You Should Get the Flu Shot Each year, 5 to 20 percent of Americans get the flu. Around 200,000 are hospitalized because of the virus, but less than half of Americans get an annual flu vaccine. The flu vaccine changes and improves every year; the influenza virus that spreads throughout the season evolves, and each flu shot vaccine includes antibodies that defend against new strands of the virus. It takes two weeks on average for your immune system to adapt to the new antibodies, so getting the flu vaccine before flu season is in full swing is the best way to protect you and your loved ones. Even if you don’t have health insurance, flu shots cost under $50. Some organizations even offer free vaccinations, so you can easily protect yourself. Here’s What Each Flu Vaccine Abbreviation Means The flu shot vaccine can be administered in two ways: injected with a needle or taken as a nasal spray. There are abbreviations for the different types of flu shots available; understanding what each one means and who…

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    IBS / 29 Jan 2016

    IBS Treatment

    The Best IBS Treatment Options Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is a disorder that affects a person’s intestines, causing diarrhea, stomach pain, constipation and gas. Because of the especially uncomfortable nature of the symptoms of IBS, those who experience the condition will want to figure out how to treat their IBS and begin crafting a treatment plan as soon as possible. Below are a few of the best IBS treatment options available today. Use A Diary By recording the things that go on during your day to day life, as well as the foods you eat in a diary, you can help identify ways to treat your IBS. This is possible because looking back in your diary entries will help you to identify what scenarios triggered a bout of IBS. You can then use this information to adjust your personal schedule in a way that eliminates these triggering scenarios from taking place in the future. Reduce Stress Stress is one of the leading cause of IBS flare ups. The good news here is that stress can be quite simple to manage. Generally, while looking to reduce your stress levels, you should set aside time for exercise, get plenty of rest, eat a healthy diet and take some time to reevaluate the amount of importance you are placing on certain relationships, acquaintances, creative projects and more. Bringing down stress levels has been shown to be a consistently reliable treatment for IBS. Improve Your Eating Habits IBS flare ups can be caused not only by eating specific foods that kick off symptoms, but also by eating excessive portions, eating portions that are too small, eating too often or eating too infrequently. These are all things that you can talk about with a physician or a nutritionist. Such a professional will help you…

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