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Symptoms of Bowel Obstruction

5 Signs and Symptoms of Bowel Obstruction

Also known as an intestinal obstruction, a bowel obstruction is a condition in which part of the bowel becomes blocked. Obstructions can be caused by hernias, impacted feces, diverticulitis, and volvulus (twisting of the colon). …
Symptoms of Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome

5 Signs and Symptoms of Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome

Eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome is a rare condition that produces inflammation in the muscles, lungs, and skin. Patients with this syndrome also have elevated levels of eosinophils (white blood cells). An epidemic of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome in 1989 …
Signs and Symptoms of Epilepsy

5 Signs and Symptoms of Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that affects the central nervous system. The disorder causes abnormal electrical activity throughout the brain, which most commonly leads to seizures. Some individuals also experience unusual behavior, strange sensations or …
Fibromyalgia Causes and Risk Factors

Fibromyalgia: Causes, Risk Factors and Triggers

Fibromyalgia is a debilitating syndrome that mainly affects an individual’s soft tissue and muscle, resulting in pain throughout the body and mental distress. Classic fibromyalgia symptoms and causes include stiffness and pain in the jaw, …
Risks and Causes of Mouth Cancer

5 Risks and Causes of Mouth Cancer

Mouth cancer is a malignancy of the neck and head that can occur on the lips or surface of the tongue, as well as in the gums, tonsils, inside of the cheek, the floor of …
Signs And Symptoms Of Chickenpox

5 Signs and Symptoms of Chickenpox (Varicella)

Chickenpox, also known as varicella, is a highly contagious virus that can be transmitted through the air. Although most common in children, it sometimes affects adults too. A vaccine to protect against this condition was …