Infant botulism is a relatively rare but serious infection caused by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum which can contaminate water and poorly preserved food. Thus, the bacteria can enter the baby’s body through the consumption of contaminated food and starts to produce a toxin that results in the appearance of symptoms. The most common source of […]
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A high-risk pregnancy is when a woman begins pregnancy with an illness or when, after medical examinations, it is found that there is some likelihood of developing an illness in the mother or baby during pregnancy or at the time of birth. Generally, high-risk pregnancies develop in women who, before becoming pregnant, already have risk […]
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Premature skin aging occurs when, in addition to the natural aging caused by age, there is an acceleration in the formation of sagging, wrinkles and blemishes, which can happen as a consequence of lifestyle habits and environmental factors, for example. Therefore, to avoid premature aging and keep the skin on your face and body firmer […]
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Hypovitaminosis occurs when there is a lack of one or more vitamins in the body, and is almost always caused by a very restricted diet that is poor in some foods, as happens with products of animal origin in the case of vegetarians. However, a lack of vitamins can also occur due to some health […]
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Child malnutrition occurs when there is a deficiency of nutrients in the child’s body, which can happen due to incorrect feeding, food deprivation or changes in the gastrointestinal tract, such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, for example, in which the absorption of nutrients can be impaired. Thus, as a consequence of the deficiency of […]
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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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Couvade syndrome corresponds to a set of symptoms that can appear in men during their partner’s pregnancy, which psychologically express the pregnancy by presenting similar sensations. Thus, men can gain weight, suffer from nausea, cravings, crying spells or even depression. The symptoms also demonstrate the need that many men have to become fathers, or the […]
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Scurvy is a disease that is currently considered rare, and is caused by a severe lack of vitamin C in the body, which ends up generating symptoms such as easy bleeding and difficult healing. This condition is treated with vitamin C supplementation, which must be recommended by a doctor or nutritionist. Vitamin C, also known […]
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Uterine rupture is the disruption of the muscles of the uterus during the last trimester of pregnancy or at the time of birth, which can result in excessive bleeding and severe abdominal pain, being a serious obstetric complication. Uterine rupture, also called uterine rupture, is more common in women who have uterine scars, whether due […]
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After childbirth, small remnants of the placenta may not be eliminated and remain stuck in the uterus, and it is important for the woman to be aware of some symptoms such as loss of a large amount of blood through the vagina, foul-smelling discharge, fever, cold sweat or weakness, for example. Normally, the placenta is […]
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