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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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    Multiple Sclerosis / 29 Jan 2016

    Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms

    Telltale Signs of Multiple Sclerosis There are a wide variety of signs and symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Each patient is different with their specific issues, but all have one thing in common: their immune system is attacking their body. From optoneurotic issues, to issues of simply swallowing or walking, there symptoms of MS range throughout the entire body. When men and women have the same MS symptoms overall, the signs of MS in men may vary slightly from the signs of MS in women. For men, the symptoms typically start from the neck up. This includes loss of vision, loss of full cognitive function, clumsiness, and lack of balance. For women, symptoms often start in the body. This can be issues such as muscle spasms, walking, weakness in the arms or legs, or unsteady gait. Early signs of Multiple Sclerosis in adults often include vision problems. This is one of the most common forms of relapse in MS. When inflammation affects the optic nerve, it disrupts the central vision. This can lead to blurry, double, or complete loss of vision in one or both eyes. Vision problems may happen quickly or in slow phases. It may be difficult to tell that there vision is getting worse very slowly. Numbness and tingling are also very common initial problems with people inflicted by MS. Multiple Sclerosis tingling is due to the conflicting signals going on in the body, while numbness occurs when no signals are being sent to the body. Some common sites of numbness are in the fingers, forearms, and legs. Fatigue is another common warning sign of MS. Although this may be a common symptom for other diseases as well, fatigue with MS is exacerbated by heat or stress. Chronic fatigue occurs with MS because the nerves are deteriorating in…

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    Arthritis / 27 Oct 2015

    The Difference Between Arthritis and Fibromyalgia

    Arthritis and Fibromyalgia: Two Different Causes for Chronic Pain Chronic pain is the major symptom of both arthritis and fibromyalgia, two disorders that can be debilitating. In many ways these ailments are similar and differentiating between them in the early stages can be difficult even for physicians. There are, however, some basic differences that separate the two. Arthritis is an inflammatory disease of the joints, primarily those of the hands, the knees and the hips. Inflammation involves swelling of the tissues, redness, increased temperature in the area and decrease in function. Fibromyalgia is sometimes considered a rheumatic disorder. But while the elbows, hands and shoulders may be sore, there is no evidence of inflammation. X-rays and clinical examination will be normal. The pain in fibromyalgia is not as focused as it is in arthritis. It is a diffuse aching in the muscles that tends to be concentrated in the shoulders, neck and back. Unlike arthritis, fibromyalgia does not cause breakdown of tissues. The disease does cause severe fatigue. Symptoms of Arthritis: Painful joints Swelling Stiffness Redness Decreased ability to move Symptoms of Fibromyalgia Diffuse soreness and aching in muscles Localized tenderness in specific spots called fibromyalgia tender points Chronic fatigue Depression Chronic facial or jaw tenderness Headaches Difficulty focusing mentally Irritable Bowel Syndrome Differences Between Arthritis and Fibromyalgia: Inflammation found only in arthritis. Tissue destruction found only in arthritis. Fibromyalgia predominantly found in women, while arthritis afflicts both genders. Only arthritic conditions can be diagnosed by blood tests. No x-ray abnormalities in fibromyalgia. Surgery sometimes helpful in arthritis, but never in fibromyalgia. Exercise is an effective treatment for both diseases. Fibromyalgia is usually a diagnosis of exclusion. When the physical examination is completed and the laboratory results and imaging have been evaluated, a physician may consider fibromyalgia if all the…

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