What is a drug-induced fever and drug-induced hyperthermia? Fever vs Hyperthemia Caused by Drugs A number of drugs and substances can raise the body temperature and this is known as drug-induced fever or drug-induced hyperthermia. Hyperthermia differs from a fever in that with hyperthermia, the body’s >> Read More ...
The main concern regarding fever in pregnancy is if and how it can harm the baby. Although a high body temperature for a prolonged period of time in a pregnant woman could potentially affect the baby, there are a lot of other considerations which have to be taken into account. Does a Fever in Pregnancy Harm the Baby? The >> Read More ...
Diagnosis of an Inguinal Hernia The most important feature in diagnosing an inguinal hernia is identifying the bulge in the inguinal region. The bulge may be associated vague pain or discomfort in the groin region. Pain can be very severe if the hernia gets incarcerated or strangulated. Some patients may have abnormal >> Read More ...
What is a femoral hernia? A femoral hernia is a protrusion of the abdominal contents through the femoral canal forming a hernial sac that appears as a swelling or bulge in the upper thigh. Due to the close proximity, a femoral hernia is often mistaken for an inguinal hernia especially since the latter is more common. How >> Read More ...
Swelling during pregnancy is a normal phenomenon as the body undergoes significant changes to support a healthy pregnancy. Fluid accumulation resulting in swelling is referred to as edema and there is a number of reasons why this arises in pregnancy, without the need for any concern. This normal swelling is often evident >> Read More ...
What is an umbilical hernia? An umbilical hernia is a protrusion of the abdominal contents through the abdominal wall at the site of the umbilicus (navel, belly button). Umbilical hernias are more commonly seen in infants but may also occur in adults, particularly in females. These hernias can either be congenital >> Read More ...
TheresaK Asked : I have been experiencing a persistent sore throat for 3 days, mainly in the morning when I wake up. It started after a late night out and I was out in the cold and drinking alcohol. At first I thought it was from the booze and weather and maybe I had caught a cold. But it is going on with no fever or >> Read More ...
Animals, insects and reptiles are carriers of many pathogenic microorganisms that can causes diseases in humans. While a greater risk of contracting an infection may exist from a bite or sting, even casual contact from petting, carrying and feeding an animal or insect could transmit an infection. The signs and symptoms of >> Read More ...
Any illness that may have started abroad or only appeared after returning home should always raise the concern of a disease having been contracted while on your trip. Many infections have long incubation periods and the first symptoms may appear a long while after having returned home, sometimes as long as 6 weeks or >> Read More ...
A fever in a child (body temperature above 38 degrees Celsius or 100.4 degrees Farenheit), especially in newborn babies, can be a concern for any parent as children often become quite capricious at this time. From a restless sleep to becoming highly irritable and demanding attention, a fever in a child often means a >> Read More ...
