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Drop hand syndrome is caused by damage to the radial nerve of the arm Drop hand syndrome, also known as wrist drop, is a condition caused by damage to the radial nerve of the arm, which carries signals from the brain down the arm to the hand. Damage may be caused by an injury or …

Toxic megacolon occurs when swelling and inflammation spread to the deeper layers of the colon Toxic megacolon is a rare and potentially life-threatening complication of severe inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease or infection such as Clostridium difficile colitis. Toxic megacolon occurs when swelling and inflammation spread to the deeper layers of the colon (the …

Generic Name: boswellia Other Names: Indian frankincense, Boswellia serrata Drug Class: Herbals What is boswellia, and what is it used for? Boswellia, also known as olibanum, is an aromatic resin extracted from the Boswellia species of trees native to India, Africa and Arabia. The resin extracted from Boswellia serrata, the Indian frankincense is the species most commonly used for medicinal …

Generic Name: passion flower Brand and Other Names: apricot vine, corona de cristo, Fleischfarbige, fleur de la passion, flor de passion, maypop, passiflora incarnata, passion vine, purple passion flower, water lemon, wild passion flower Drug Class: Herbals What is passion flower, and what is it used for? Passion flower is a vine (Passiflora incarnata) with white and blue or purple flowers …

People with severe dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) need immediate medical attention. The major difference between dengue fever (DF) and dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) is that the latter is a severe form of dengue that occurs in a person with dengue infection.  DF and DHF are caused by an infected Aedes species mosquito. The Aedes species are commonly found in the …

Petechiae occurs when blood vessels called capillaries break open Vitamin C and K deficiencies can lead to petechiae, which occurs when blood vessels called capillaries break open. Learn about causes of petechiae and when to see a doctor about your symptoms. How does vitamin C deficiency cause petechiae? Vitamin C deficiency, also called scurvy, can make the capillaries fragile. This is …

Symptoms of a panic attack If your chest feels tight and you find it hard to breathe, is it a heart attack or a panic attack? You age, how long symptoms last, and what you are doing when symptoms come on help determine if you are having a panic attack or a heart attack. All of a sudden, your chest …

Some of the signs of ongoing liver damage may not evoke an emergency response and can be treated during a child’s visit to a pediatrician. Some signs of liver damage can be alarming, especially in newborns and babies. If you suspect something is off with your damage, it is better to get them evaluated by a healthcare provider. Additionally, certain …

Parenting: young child Parenting a young child with autism can feel stressful. Parent your 3-year-old with autism by understanding autism, using positive reinforcement, and getting support. Parenting a young child with autism can feel stressful. Your child might have behaviors that put a strain on your family, but these aren’t your or your child’s fault. Your child simply needs discipline, …

Legionnaires’ disease is a type of lung infection (bacterial pneumonia) caused by Legionella bacterium. The death rate of Legionnaire’s disease is about 5 to 10 percent in normal individuals and may be as high as 40 to 80 percent in untreated patients who are immunosuppressed. When treated on time, the mortality rate can be reduced to 5 to 30 percent …