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Mass Psychogenic Illness
What is mass psychogenic illness? Mass psychogenic illness occurs when groups of people (as a class in a school or office workers) start to feel unwell at the same time although there is no physical or environmental reason for getting sick. How common is mass psychogenic illness? Mass psychogenic illness has existed for centuries around...
Learning About Giardiasis
What is giardiasis? Giardia is a microscopic parasite that can live in the intestines of humans. The disease caused by this parasite is called giardiasis. Some symptoms of giardiasis are diarrhea, belching, gas and cramping. Although these problems are very unpleasant, the disease is not usually dangerous. How does a person get this disease? Giardiasis is...
Facts about Concussion
What is a concussion? A concussion is an injury to the brain that can cause various symptoms. It usually is caused by a blow to the head. Most of the time, without loss of consciousness. The shock in sports can happen during the exercises, practices and games. Injuries during practice can be as serious...
What is Gastroparesis?
What is gastroparesis? Gastroparesis is a disorder that occurs when stomach muscles are not working properly. It is sometimes called “delayed gastric emptying.” Normally, after a person swallows food, the stomach muscles will tighten and tighten. (These movements are called contractions). This crushes food and moves to the small intestine to continue the process...
What is Pancreatitis?
What is pancreatitis? Pancreatitis is an inflammation (swelling) of the pancreas. The pancreas is a gland near the stomach and liver that helps to absorb and digest food. Pancreatitis can be chronic (which means that it lasts a long time until a few years) or acute (which means that only lasts a few days)....
What is Diabetic Neuropathy?
What is diabetic neuropathy? Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that occurs in people with diabetes. This damage makes it difficult for the nerves carry messages to the brain and other body parts. How I can learn more? For more information, talk to your family doctor. What are the symptoms of diabetic...
What is Malaria?
What is malaria? Malaria is an infection in the red blood cells. It is spread by mosquitoes infected by a parasite. If bitten by an infected mosquito, the parasite can enter the blood. The parasite lays eggs that give rise to more parasites that feed on the blood cells until the person becomes seriously ill....
