Heart Disease: Causes Top Causes 1. Smoking There is an impression among a sizable section of population that cancer is the prime life threatening disease that is caused by smoking. This impression is true, but only partly, for smoking is
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Heart Disease: Symptoms Top Symptoms 1. Heart palpitations Irregular and rapid heartbeats or skips are experienced by the patient and this unusual awareness of the heartbeat is the most common symptoms referred to as palpitations. Palpitations are the most common
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Heart Disease: Diagnosis Top Diagnosis 1. Physical examination A thorough physical examination is the first step towards diagnosing any heart disease. The physician will inquire about the medical history of the patient, followed by a careful evaluation of the symptoms.
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Heart Disease: Prevention Top Prevention 1. Avoid carbonated drinks and consume enough omega-3 fatty acids Drink green tea instead of sugary and carbonated drinks. Green tea is known to reduce blood pressure. Heart diseases can be prevented by including enough
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Heart Disease: 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. Live life king
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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
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: 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: 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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