An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a potentially life-threatening condition that might not have symptoms that you notice initially. The aneurysm may be small and slow-growing, or it could expand rapidly. The threat is when the aneurysm leaks or ruptures because you could lose a lot of blood quickly. Here's how this condition is detected and treated.
How To Know If You Have An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
You might have pain in your abdomen when the aneurysm enlarges or ruptures.
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If you've lost a lot of weight that you used to carry in your abdominal area, you may need reconstructive surgery to restore the appearance of your abdomen and repair torn muscles in the area. Sometimes, abdominal reconstruction is necessary for medical reasons and other times you may want the surgery to improve your physical appearance. Here are some things to discuss with reconstructive surgeons.
Panniculectomy To Remove Excess Abdominal Tissue
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A sleep disorder is a condition where you rest irregularly or not like the way other people do. You don't have to be a sleepwalker or major insomniac to be qualified as a neurological sleep disorder candidate, sometimes snoring too much or too loudly or having a severe case of apnea can be of concern.
Do you have a sleep disorder? You may have one and not even realize it. Here are signs you need to have some neurological tests done for your own health.
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There are, perhaps, no body parts humans rely on more than their hands and their feet. The hands, with their opposable thumbs, capable of fine dexterity, set people apart from most of the animal world. The two feet are required to support their entire weight and for locomotion.
That's why it's so important to properly take of the feet, and if they become injured or diseased, life can be quite difficult.
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Parents will often find that raising a child will be a constant learning process as the needs of a child can be seemingly endless. Unfortunately, some parents will unintentionally fail to meet some of these needs due to having bad information. Mental health is a healthcare topic that is often poorly understood.
Myth: Only Children With Severe Mental Illness Require Therapy
There is an assumption that a child will only need to undergo therapy if a clear mental illness is present or been diagnosed.
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