Drowning, suffocation by immersion in a liquid, usually water. Water closing over the victim’s mouth and nose cuts off the body’s supply of oxygen. Deprived of oxygen the victim stops struggling, loses consciousness, and gives up the remaining tidal ai
Read about dehydration in children and adults. Learn about symptoms such as thirst, dry mouth, and dark urine. Causes of dehydration include diarrhea, vomiting, excessive sweating, and diseases or conditions like diabetes or severe skin burns.
You may be able to pass a smaller kidney stone in your pee without treatment. To help it pass, you can drink lots of water. Over-the-counter pain relievers can help with discomfort. But ask your doctor before taking ibuprofen, which could raise your risk of other kidney problems. Your d...
You might notice bone pain that doesn't go away, or maybe your fractures take longer to heal. These symptoms can confuse you because they often look like other issues, like a lack of vitamins or just getting older. Almost 47.6% of the people with low ALP levels also don't get enough ...
Anemia(decreased red blood cell count) due to decreased production or increased destruction ofred blood cells Bleeding that may cause anemia due to red blood cell loss Dehydration(loss of waterin the body) often occurs with infections that cause vomiting anddiarrhea.Feveralso can cause a significan...
Lack of clean water and sewer service Living in close quarters with someone who is infected Living in a developing country H. pylori Symptoms Just having the bacteria doesn't cause symptoms. But you'll probably notice them if you get stomach inflammation (gastritis) or a peptic ulcer due toH...
To keep the mucosa and tongue clean and moist, the use of humidifiers and lubricants is recommended. The cleaning frequency, structured assessment, planned treatment and evidence-based care pathways are therefore key elements. In conscious patients still able to swallow, sips of water, regular ...
1.Diet and lifestyle:What you eat and elements of your lifestyle can lead to constipation. You might have less frequent or more difficult-to-pass bowel movements if you: Don’t consume enough dietary fiber Haven’t consumed enough water ...
the chlamydia bacterium is found in the cervix and urethra and can live in the throat or rectum. Both infected men and infected women frequently lack symptoms of chlamydia infection. Thus, these individuals can unknowingly spread the infection to others. Another strain (type) ofChlamydia trachomatis...
Can a lack of folic acid cause depression? Depression is a complicated disorder with numerous causes. Several studies have identified a link between low folate levels and depression. Folic acid is required for the formation of the neurotransmitters serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine, which are ...