Allergies: Symptoms Top Symptoms 1. Anxiety Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness or apprehension and fear, characterized by irritability, sweating and palpitations. It can be triggered as an allergic reaction to various allergies, especially by certain drug and food allergens.
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Allergies: Causes Top Causes 1. Type III reactions These allergic reactions mostly occur when there is a little amount of antibody and excess antigen in the blood leading to the formation of small immune complexes that are not cleared off
Allergies: Help, Support and Overcome Allergies Overview Allergy is an extreme reaction to a foreign body. It is the body’s own natural defense mechanism that triggers symptoms like sneezing, coughing, vomiting and itching. In extreme cases it could be fatal.
Conjunctivitis: Real Stories Real stories are personal stories shared by members of the DIYHealth community. These are stories of hope and triumph over a medical condition, inspiring us to stay the course. Top Real Stories 1. The hide and seek
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Conjunctivitis: Prevention Top Prevention 1. Contain the contagion The foremost precautionary step involves eradicating the root cause of the ailment. Since both bacterial and viral conjunctivitis are caused by airborne sources, it’s extremely significant to contain the disease from spreading
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Conjunctivitis: Diagnosis Top Diagnosis 1. Physical examination and medical history The initial diagnosis requires a physical examination of the affected eye. Optometrists look for the characteristic symptoms of redness of the eye, local inflammation, water and pus-like discharge. Patient history
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Conjunctivitis: Symptoms Top Symptoms 1. Excessive tearing Excessive tearing is more common when the conjunctivitis is due to allergies, or viral action. Allergies like hay fever, pollen, etc., can trigger conjunctivitis and excessive tearing along with running and itchy nose.
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Conjunctivitis: Causes Top Causes 1. Herpes The front part of the eye is covered by a clear dome called the cornea. This cornea gets infected with a viral disease called ocular herpes. It causes very painful sores on the surface
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Conjunctivitis: Help, Support and Overcome Conjunctivitis Overview Conjunctivitis is also known as pink eye. It is caused by an infection or inflammation of the transparent membrane, or the conjunctiva, that lines the eyelid and a part of eyeball. The inflammation