Author: Saroj Kumari

Pulmonary Edema Pulmonary edema is a serious medical condition that occurs when excess or buildup of fluid begins to fill the air sacs in the lungs (alveoli). When filled with fluid, the alveoli cannot adequately add oxygen, or remove carbon dioxide from the blood. That is why this condition can cause significant breathing difficulties, and potentially be a life-threatening problem. Symptoms of Pulmonary Edema Acute conditions can cause significant breathing difficulties and can appear without warning. This is an emergency and requires immediate medical attention. This condition can be fatal without proper treatment and support. Along with difficulty breathing, other…

What is Edema? Edema is swelling that occurs due to too much fluid being trapped in body tissues. This condition can occur anywhere on the body, but most often appears in the legs and feet. This health disorder can occur due to many factors. Starting from heart failure, kidney disease, venous insufficiency, or liver cirrhosis, as well as special conditions such as pregnancy and drug consumption. Edema can actually subside on its own when sufferers reduce their salt intake and improve their diet. However, in some conditions, edema needs to be treated by a doctor. Especially if the edema that…

What is Ebola? Ebola is a disease caused by a virus and can be fatal if not treated promptly. This disease was first discovered in Africa in 1976. The Ebola virus itself initially lives in the bodies of animals, then infects humans through the blood of animals that have been contaminated with the virus. Ebola is one of several types of viruses that cause hemorrhagic fever, which is caused by infection with viruses from the Filoviridae family, genus Ebolavirus. The death rate from Ebola varies depending on the strain. For example, Ebola-Zaire can have a mortality rate of up to…

Dysania Meaning Feeling tired and sleep-deprived often makes it difficult for someone to get out of bed. However, if you have a good and quality sleep time but still find it difficult to get out of bed, you should be aware of dysania. Dysania is not the same as feeling sleepy. This condition also cannot be improved by fulfilling quality sleep time alone. Medically, this condition is known as sleep inertia or fatigue. Dysania sufferers will feel that they need more sleep. In fact, when they wake up, all they want is to go back to sleep. Dysania Symptoms Don’t…

What is an E. coli (Escherichia coli) Infection? Escherichia coli or E. coli is a bacteria that normally lives in the intestines of humans and animals, whose function is actually to maintain the health of the digestive system. However, there are certain types of E. coli that can cause infections that result in symptoms of diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramps. This dangerous type of E. coli bacteria produces Shiga toxin (STEC), a type of poison that can cause severe foodborne illness. The toxin from the Escherichia coli bacteria can be transmitted to humans through the consumption of contaminated food. Such as raw or undercooked meat, raw milk, and contaminated…