What is classed as low blood pressure? Low blood pressure is a reading of 90/60mmHg or less. It doesn’t always cause symptoms, but you may need treatment if it does. What are the causes of low blood pressure? Conditions that can lead to low blood pressure include: An extremely low ...
This case highlights the complexities involved in the management of a patient on anti-TNF therapy, who receives a diagnosis of malignancy, particularly when the diagnosis is classed as low risk. Traditionally anti-TNF therapy was contraindicated for patients with a history of a solid organ tumour ...
Hiccups lastinglonger than 48 hoursare classed as chronic and considered a serious medical condition. In addition to being incredibly irritating, chronic hiccups often disrupt sleep and can make it difficult to eat or drink. Is it bad to hiccup everyday? Hiccups are rarely a cause for concern,...
Cycling is a sport that consists of several competitive disciplines, such as track cycling, mountain-bike, para-cycling and bicycle motor cross, however the most common discipline is road cycling. Road cycling can be generally classed as an endurance sport where performance is conventionally determine...
Chronic indigestion is a condition in which a person has indigestion for at least one week out of every month, or for several...
“but it is currently the best we've got. I don't think we need to be overly worried about things like plant milks, which are classed as ultra-processed, or shop-bought bread, which is a staple in so many people's kitchens. It comes down to common sense about not overly relying ...
Currently, there are seven statins approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). They are classed by their intensity, or their ability to lower LDL cholesterol. Some statins fall into more than one category, depending on the dose, according to the 2018 cholesterol management guideli...
School refusal (SR) is currently regarded as a symptom that should be investigated for an underlying etiology. Difficulties in interacting with peers, bullying and anxious comorbidities can hamper the schooling of children with autism. The aim of the review was to make an inventory of the state ...
2 continues to pose a challenge for the promoters of men's health.3 Research shows that there are men who present with unhealthy lifestyles, but neither engage in PC,2 nor make use of health advice and information services4 and as such, can be classed as hard-to-engage.1 It is these ...
and vomiting. Chronic health effects include bronchitis after repeated exposure to inhalation. Fragrance can cause skin irritation, allergy, and has been linked to organ system toxicity. Sodium carbonate can be corrosive to the gastro intestinal tract if ingested. It can also cause blistering when in...