Vertigo is a term used to label the symptom of the sensation of spinning or loss of balance. The perception may be that the surroundings are moving or that the actual person is moving. Vertigo is a distressing feeling often associated with nausea and vomiting.
April is child abuse prevention month. Child abuse is a difficult topic for me to talk about because the idea of it is just so despicable. I have to admit I feel physical symptoms of nausea when I see a report of another child or baby being abused or killed by a caretaker.
If you witness someone who has a cardiac arrest, and is a candidate for CPR, the best response is to call 911 and start chest compressions until help arrives. Training courses are available and video instructions can be accessed online.
Croup is a respiratory illness that causes inflammation and swelling of the upper portion of the trachea and larynx and is known for its characteristic cough. The cough sounds like a seal barking.
Diabetes places a lot of pressure on the cardiovascular system. Sixty-eight percent of people over the age of 65 with diabetes die from some form of heart disease. That’s because over a period of time, high blood sugar levels damage artery linings and blood vessels.
Whether you are trying to prevent a second cardiac event or avoid heart problems all together, lipids and cholesterol levels play a vital role in your heart health since high levels can clog arteries and prevent blood flow to or from the heart.
The generosity from community members is helping ThedaCare Medical Center-Berlin cancer patients feel more comfortable while battling the disease.
“The first step in preventive care is to find a primary care provider and schedule an annual physical,” said Dr. Pischke. “That’s when a doctor and patient have time to really talk and get to know one another.”
“Half of all heart attacks lead to death, yet most heart attacks are preventable. They happen because people have no idea they have heart disease,” said Glenn Huth, MD, a vascular internist with ThedaCare Cardiovascular Care. “A coronary calcium scan is the easiest, most affordable way to find out your risk of heart disease.”
Cardiovascular disease remains the No. 1 cause of death for Americans, but people can take several steps to improve their heart health. February is American Heart Month.
LBD is the second most common type of progressive decline in mental abilities, the first being Alzheimer’s disease. You may recall the late actor Robin Williams had LBD.
The shoulder has a wide range of motions and is used in everything from throwing a ball to picking an item off the ground. With multiple bones, tendons and muscles working together to provide a full-range of movement, diagnosing and treating shoulder pain can get complicated.
Fortunately, ovarian cancer is relatively rare. It has a lifetime risk of 1.3 percent. Ovarian cancer is unique to women. Unfortunately, ovarian cancer can be difficult to detect early and difficult to treat because it is often advanced stage disease when diagnosed. Only 45 percent of women with ovarian cancer survive five years. It is the fifth leading cause of cancer death in women behind lung, breast, colon, and pancreas.
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