It turns out that heavy metal music can do more than damage your eardrums. In fact, it can also leave you with a blood clot–that is, if you’re a “headbanger”. If you’re not familiar with the term, headbanging involves repeatedly craning the neck forward and back, side to side, usually in step with the music. […]
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From heart disease to diabetes, there are a number of health conditions that can affect circulation. We look into all the possible health issues relating to poor circulation.
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Learn about the most common treatment options, as well as some comprehensive care tips, for the safe management of hemophilia…
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Hemophiliacs lack certain necessary coagulation factors in their blood—those necessary to turn the blood quickly from liquid into solid to stop bleeding. If bleeding continues, a hemophiliac can suffer bleeding for days following even a minor cut and require medication, a mesh plug, or a blood transfusion to stop bleeding. Here are the 10 major symptoms of hemophiliacs.
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Deep vein thrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms deep within a vein, typically in regions such as the thigh or calf. In severe cases, it can detach and travel through the bloodstream to the heart or lungs. It’s important to be aware of the 10 common symptoms of DVT.
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Varicose vains are an annoying and painful condition that affects millions of people across the world. This condition is caused by the valves in your veins to stop functioning properly. Blood can then flow backwards in the veins, enlarging them and causing pressure and swelling. Varicose veins can affect any part of the body, but […]
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