Hypoglycemia is the medical term used when there is a reduction in levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. As glucose is the main source of energy in the body, the occurrence of hypoglycemia produces typical signs and symptoms such as weakness, sweating, tremors, and the other, which only disappear if the blood glucose level is corrected.
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a disease characterized by the destruction of platelets, which are the blood cells responsible for the first stages of blood clotting. It is not surprising, therefore, that one of the most common clinical manifestations of ITP is bleeding.
Infectious mononucleosis, also known as kissing disease is an infectious disease caused by a virus of the herpes family called Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).
In fire situations, most people automatically relate deaths and injuries to fire burns. However, the main cause of death and need for hospitalization of individuals exposed to fires occurs due to the injuries caused by the inhalation of smoke. About 80% of deaths are by inhalation of vapors and chemicals, mainly carbon monoxide and cyanide.
Insomnia is difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep throughout the night. Insomnia affects mood, impairs the ability to work and affects health. Sleeping badly is related to type 2 diabetes and other ailments.
Interstitial cystitis, also known as chronic cystitis or painful bladder syndrome, is a condition that mainly affects women and is characterized by recurrent pain in the bladder, similar to those that arise in cases of urinary tract infection.
Iron is an essential mineral for the production of hemoglobin, a protein that carries oxygen throughout our body. Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia in the world. Its cause is iron deficiency in the body.
