jasjon

@jasjon (252)

Philippines • Age 40

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Symptoms and diagnosis of COPD

jasjon @jasjon (252) • Philippines 21 Dec 06

In spite the well-known risk factors, the majority of COPD patients (up to 70%) remain undiagnosed. In the early phases, patients may cough with sputum production but may not be physically active enough for their shortness of...

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What is COPD?

jasjon @jasjon (252) • Philippines 21 Dec 06

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a collective name, and includes conditions such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema and cystic fibrosis. Chronic bronchitis refers to the inflammatory reaction in the small and large...

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What is cholesterol?

jasjon @jasjon (252) • Philippines 21 Dec 06

This fatty substance is present normally in the bloodstream and in all your tissues and cells. It is necessary for human life and is made in the body by the liver as well as being eaten in a normal diet. In the popular...

Heart Attack

jasjon @jasjon (252) • Philippines 21 Dec 06

Description * Heart attack and angina are two of the most serious causes of chest pain. * A heart attack is the death of heart muscle precipitated by the complete blockage of a diseased coronary artery by a blood...

Treatment of cholera

jasjon @jasjon (252) • Philippines 21 Dec 06

Although cholera can be life-threatening, it's easily prevented and treated. Successful treatment requires the replacing of fluids and salts lost through diarrhea. Depending on the condition of the patient, a pre-packed mixture...

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Prevention of cholera

jasjon @jasjon (252) • Philippines 21 Dec 06

Although there is a vaccine for cholera, it offers only limited immunity and the jury is out about whether or not travelers should be vaccinated. While some doctors recommend it, others doubt its efficacy and suggest that...

bacteria

cholera

illness

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Symptoms of cholera

jasjon @jasjon (252) • Philippines 21 Dec 06

The onset of cholera is usually sudden, with incubation periods ranging from six hours to five days. Cholera symptoms can range from mild to severe and include: * Diarrhea (look out for the characteristic ‘rice water’...

bacteria

cholera

illness

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What is cholera?

jasjon @jasjon (252) • Philippines 21 Dec 06

Cholera is an acute illness that results in profuse watery diarrhea. "It's caused by the Vibrio cholera bacterium, a relatively simple organism that lives in fresh water. Cholera is a bacterial infection. Over the years160...

bacteria

cholera

illness

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The cause of prostate cancer:

jasjon @jasjon (252) • Philippines 20 Dec 06

There is no single cause of prostate cancer. The cancer originates in the epithelial cells of the glandular elements of the prostate. As with most cancers defects in the DNA of the cell are central to the development of prostate...

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Symptoms of bladder cancer

jasjon @jasjon (252) • Philippines 20 Dec 06

The most common symptom of bladder cancer is blood in the urine. The color may range from slight pink to rusty or bright red. Small amounts of blood may not be seen at all, and may only be picked up when testing the urine. The...

bladder

bladder cancer

cancer

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Cause of bladder cancer

jasjon @jasjon (252) • Philippines 20 Dec 06

The exact cause of bladder cancer is not known. Research is being done to try and identify a gene which may increase the risk of developing bladder cancer. Certainly cells of certain individuals seem to be more susceptible to...

bladder

bladder cancer

cancer

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Treatment for brain tumor:

jasjon @jasjon (252) • Philippines 20 Dec 06

Treatment depends on the type of brain tumor. The three main treatment methods are: Surgery, Radiation and Chemotherapy. * Surgery — This is the mainstay of brain tumor treatment. It involves removing as much of the tumor...

Symptoms of brain tumor:

jasjon @jasjon (252) • Philippines 20 Dec 06

Brain tumors, whether benign or malignant, can cause a variety of problems simply because of their location — inside the confined space of the head. The signs and symptoms of a brain tumor may depend on its type and...

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The different types of leukemia

jasjon @jasjon (252) • Philippines 20 Dec 06

Leukemia is grouped according to the speed at which the disease develops. Acute leukemia’s develop fast, while chronic leukemia’s develop more slowly. This corresponds with how well the leukemia cells mature. Acute leukemia cells...

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