Pregnancy is a period of about 9 months in which a woman develops a baby in the womb. During this period, several changes occur in a woman’s body, which can be identified through symptoms such as absence of menstruation, nausea and breast enlargement, for example. Although pregnancy is divided into trimesters, its duration is counted […]
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Hypothermia in babies is a relatively common situation, especially in premature babies, as their body surface in relation to their weight is much larger, making it easier to lose body heat, especially when they are in cold environments. This imbalance between heat loss and the limitation to produce heat is the main cause of hypothermia […]
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In most cases of toxoplasmosis, no signs or symptoms of infection are identified, as the body is capable of fighting the parasite. However, in some cases, it is possible that some symptoms may be identified, such as a constant headache, fever, excessive tiredness or difficulty breathing, for example. Symptoms of toxoplasmosis are more common in […]
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Pneumonia principle is the popular term used in cases where pneumonia is diagnosed as soon as the first symptoms of the disease appear. Although this term is used, the symptoms are indicative of tracheobronchitis and not necessarily pneumonia. Initially, the first symptoms that may appear and which are popularly considered to be the beginning of […]
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The main symptoms of kidney stones are: Fever; Pain in the lower back; Pain when urinating; Pain that can radiate from the back to the groin; Bad-smelling urine, pink, red or brown; Frequent urge to urinate; Nausea or vomiting. The presence of kidney stones does not always cause symptoms, and can be discovered during routine […]
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The main symptoms of cystitis are pain and burning when urinating, frequent urge to urinate, very dark urine with an intense smell, pain in the bottom of the belly and a feeling of general malaise, which can occur in both men and women. In the presence of signs and symptoms of cystitis, it is important […]
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Symptoms of a herniated disc are back or neck pain that may radiate to the buttocks, thighs, legs, or arms, or a feeling of weakness or tingling in the arms or legs. A herniated disc can happen in the cervical, lumbar or thoracic spine and appears when a disc that makes up the spine and […]
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The main symptoms of cystic fibrosis are a persistent cough with phlegm, saltier sweat, shortness of breath, wheezing, muscle and joint pain and very large stools. In babies, symptoms of cystic fibrosis can include difficulty gaining weight and growth, yellowing of the skin and eyes, and difficulty eliminating meconium, the first feces that are formed […]
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Diabetes is confirmed by checking the results of several laboratory tests that assess the amount of glucose circulating in the blood: the fasting blood glucose test, the capillary blood glucose test, the glucose tolerance test (OGTT) and the examination of glycated hemoglobin. Tests that assess the amount of glucose in the blood are requested by […]
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Symptoms of diabetes in children include drinking a lot of water, urinating several times a day, becoming tired quickly or being very hungry, as well as changes in behavior, such as irritability. These symptoms may vary according to the type of diabetes the child has, which may be type 1 diabetes caused by the decrease […]
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