The most common symptoms of esophageal cancer are: Trouble swallowing. Chest pain. Weight loss. Hoarseness. Chronic cough. Vomiting. Bone pain (if cancer has spread to the bone) Bleeding into the esophagus. This blood then passes through the digestive tract, which may turn the stool black. Is it normal to haveRead More →
The chance of survival for premature babies A full-term pregnancy is said to last between 37 and 42 weeks. Two thirds of babies born at 24 weeks gestation who are admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) will survive to go home. Ninety eight per cent of babies bornRead More →
Here are some common reasons you may experience some pain during physiotherapy: Scar tissue has formed – when an injury is healing, scar tissue forms around the injured area. Like filling a hole in a wall with plaster. Your body needs to do this quickly so it slaps that plasterRead More →
The phenomenon is more common in captivity, but people have also seen wild orcas with curved fins. … Ultimately, what’s going on is the collagen in the dorsal fin is breaking down. One reason this may happen is from temperature. Warmer temperatures can disrupt collagen’s structure and rigidity. What doesRead More →
Our results showed that earliest closure of metopic suture occurred at three months and complete metopic suture closure in all patients occurred by nine months of age. Furthermore, approximately 33% showed complete suture closure a three months, 60% at five months, 65% at 7 months, and 100% by nine monthsRead More →
Tantrums usually begin in children 12 to 18 months old. They get worse between age 2 to 3, then decrease until age 4. After age 4, they rarely occur. Being tired, hungry, or sick, can make tantrums worse or more frequent. How often do toddlers have meltdowns? Temper tantrums areRead More →
According to the classification of World Health Organization (WHO), pregnant women with hemoglobin levels less than 11.0 g/dl in the first and third trimesters and less than 10.5 g/dl in the second trimester are considered anemic (Table I) (11). Is your hemoglobin high when pregnant? Plasma volume expansion and loweredRead More →
At a selective grammar school the entrance test ensures that the pupils have an IQ of >120 and fall in the top 10% of the population – therefore all pupils are capable of a good University level education…. but how they develop their natural gifts on entry to high schoolRead More →
Genetic factors and maternal conditions such as obesity or diabetes can cause fetal macrosomia. Rarely, a baby might have a medical condition that makes him or her grow faster and larger. Sometimes it’s unknown what causes a baby to be larger than average. Can I deliver a 9lb baby? A:Read More →
The eyelids may become red and swollen, similar to the symptoms of preseptal cellulitis. However, people with blepharitis will usually have additional symptoms such as: itchiness or burning. How do I know if I have orbital cellulitis? Symptoms and signs of orbital cellulitis include swelling and redness of the eyelidRead More →