Bubonic Plague Symptoms

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Overactive bladder syndrome is a common condition in which no cause can be found for repeated and uncontrolled bladder symptoms. This article discusses diagnosis and management options Abstract Overactive bladder syndrome is a common, chronic condition that has a significant negative impact on quality of life. This review discusses the symptoms that characterise the condition and summarises the guidance on assessment and treatment that is currently available. A stepwise approach to treatment, starting with conservative management based on lifestyle and behavioural techniques, is recommended for most patients. Numerous pharmacological interventions are used as second-line treatments, and invasive procedures are available for patients who have refractory symptoms. Citation: Scrivens R (2022) Overactive bladder syndrome: an overview of diagnosis and management. Nursing Times [online]; 118: 6. Author: Ruth Scrivens is advanced practice physiotherapist, Bladder and Bowel Care S...

In most cases, a person does not need to seek medical treatment for a yeast infection. However, if symptoms are severe or home remedies do not work, urgent care centers can provide fast access to treatment. A yeast infection, which doctors also call vaginal candidiasis, is a relatively common fungal infection. It can cause painful itching and burning in the vagina and around the vulva. Although it can also infect the penis and other areas of the body, this is less common. Yeast infections are not usually dangerous, but untreated infections can spread throughout the body. In rare cases, they can cause the dangerous infection candidemia. People can typically manage a yeast infection with home remedies, but if these do not work, they may need to seek medical care. Read more to learn about when a person should seek urgent care for a yeast infection, what to expect, and how doctors treat infections. Urgent care centers offer immediate, same-day care without an appointment. They treat peopl...

(CNN) Two-time grand slam champion Simona Halep said she experienced a panic attack on the court as she lost to Qinwen Zheng in the second round of the French Open. Halep, who won her first major title at Roland Garros in 2018, looked in control of Thursday's game when she won the first set and went a break up at the start of the second. But teenager Zheng recovered to take the second set and establish an early lead in the third. Halep, who looked to be struggling with her breathing, called on the trainer twice in the final set as she went on to lose 6-2 2-6 1-6. "A little panic attack, let's say," she told Eurosport when asked what had happened. "It's new and I didn't know how to handle it. It was tough to breathe and I was not very clear in what I'm doing. It was a very difficult moment." Halep receives medical attention during her second-round match. Ahead of the French Open, Halep told CNN that she had come close to retiring from tennis last...

In the past few weeks, more than 350 cases of monkeypox — a viral disease that's a much milder cousin of smallpox — have been reported in more than 20 countries worldwide. That's a surprise, and an unpleasant one. Monkeypox has surfaced periodically in the Congo Basin and in West Africa since its discovery in the 1950s, but past outbreaks haven't involved cases in this many countries, or this degree of apparent person-to-person spread. Still, because as far as we know from past outbreaks monkeypox usually isn't very contagious and a good vaccine already exists, it ought to be possible to contain even this apparently larger outbreak. Hence many public health officials have emphasized, in their communications about monkeypox, that people shouldn't worry or overreact. Panic is never a good public health strategy, but in attempting to preemptively tamp down public fear, I think experts are failing to learn one of the most important lessons of Covid-19: that we'r...

Sneezing is forced air from the lungs through the nose and mouth, which occurs when there is an irritation in the nasal cavity. People sneeze for many different reasons—exposure to dust, allergens, illness, and inhalation of certain substances, to name a few. Sometimes people sneeze after eating. This article explains why some people sneeze after eating, its causes, and tips to prevent it. ljubaphoto/E+/Getty Images Causes of Sneezing After Eating Sneezing after eating can occasionally occur for various reasons and is typically not a cause for concern. You may notice that you sneeze when you eat spicy or hot foods or after consuming a large meal. In some instances, sneezing after a meal could be unrelated to food and result from an illness or seasonal allergies. Gustatory Rhinitis Gustatory rhinitis is a food-associated runny nose (rhinorrhea) after ingestion of solid or liquid foods. Most of the time, spicy or hot foods are the culprit. R...

  The bubonic plague is a deadly bacterial infection, caused by Yersinia pestis. In the 14th century, before treatment was available, bubonic plague killed 50 million people in Europe and became known as the "Black Death."  But in modern times, bubonic plague is rare affecting between 1 and 17 people per year in the United States.  Bubonic plague is still deadly if not treated, so it's important to seek medical aid immediately if you think you have it. Here's what you need to know about how to treat and prevent bubonic plague. How do you get bubonic plague? The bubonic plague has a frightening history, but there is little risk of it becoming a global threat, says Michael Head, PhD, a senior research fellow in Global Health at the University of Southampton. "There are a few hundred cases of plague globally each year, so the disease itself is relatively rare." It is found mainly in ...

The history books say the infamous plague pandemic of the 14th century killed at least half of the population of Europe. But recent scientific investigations have called that figure into question Health 25 May 2022 By Graham Lawto...

Ideally, dietary supplements are for people who suffer from some kind of deficiency, which cannot be fulfilled by the food they eat. From age, stress to unhealthy eating habits, the reasons can be wide-ranging. That said, dietary supplements are not drugs rather food items that only compensate for the lack of nutrients in the body, but do not cure or prevent any illnesses. However, if you're planning to resort to supplements, it is best to talk to your physician and consult with them.

The left ventricle is the main blood-pumping chamber of your heart. When the heart muscle in this chamber squeezes, oxygen-rich blood is pumped out of the heart to supply the organs and tissues of your body. In takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TC), part of the left ventricle temporarily changes shape and becomes larger, often in response to intense emotional or physical stress. When this happens, it's harder for your heart to pump blood effectively. The condition was first described in 1990 and gets its name from a type of Japanese octopus trap (takotsubo). The shape of the left ventricle in people with this type of cardiomyopathy appears similar to these traps. You may also see TC referred to as: broken heart syndrome stress cardiomyopathy apical ballooning syndrome We don't know the true number of cases of TC. It's estimated to happen in 1 to 2 percent of people with suspected acute coronary syndrome, a group of conditions, such as heart attack, where blood flow to the heart is...

It might be a sharp, stinging pain that runs along the bottom of your foot. Or maybe your heels feel tight or the top of your feet throb when you wake up. If your feet hurt in the morning, you may be wondering if you're just getting up on the wrong side of the bed or if it's something to be worried about. Advertising Policy Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy According to podiatrist Dina Stock, DPM, foot pain or heel pain in the morning can be caused by a number of conditions due to lack of support or overused tendons or ligaments. Here are four common conditions that might be causing you pain first thing in the morning and how you can handle them. Plantar fasciitis If you stand for long periods of time or you're an athlete who hits the ground running, thi...

Share on Pinterest Many people who first had COVID-19 in 2020 are still experiencing lingering health issues. Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images A study from China assessed the current health of some of the first COVID-19 survivors two years later. The researchers saw that half of these hospitalized patients are continuing to experience COVID-19 symptoms, or "long COVID. " In general, two years later, patients who experienced COVID-19 when vaccines were not available are in poorer health compared to people who did not develop COVID-19. The first cases of COVID-19 were reported in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China in December 2019 . It has now been over two years since the beginning of the outbreak connected to the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan. Since then, many COVID-19 survivors have reported lingering health issues or symptoms that suddenly appear months and even a year after the initial infection. It is important to note that these patients experienced COVID-19 before vacc...

We all want strong, healthy nails. But when brittleness, dryness, and breakage come into the mix, acquiring them can be easier said than done. Brittle nails can be caused by various things, including age, poor diet, and even overdoing treatments at the nail salon. Sometimes, you know exactly what's led to your nail trauma (for example, if you're on your third gel manicure in a row, that's probably the culprit). Other times, the cause is more elusive. If that's the case for you, it could signal a nutrient deficiency. Read on to discover the nutrient you might be lacking that can lead to brittle nails. RELATED: If You See This on Your Nails, It Could Be a Tell-Tale Sign of Diabetes. Shutterstock One common medical cause of breakage-prone nails is iron deficiency anemia. This may occur if there is a lack of iron in someone's diet, an inability to absorb iron, blood loss, or even pregnancy. "Iron helps ...