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Jul 27, 2007 -
Everyone and their mother seems to have a unique cure for a bad case of the hiccups, but what I want to know is, what causes them in the first place?
A hiccup is an unintentional contraction of your diaphragm, the muscle that separates your chest from your abdomen. It plays an important role in breathing, and when it contracts, it makes your vocal cords close briefly and that's what causes the sound of a hiccup.
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Dec 11, 2007 -
While I thought death and taxes were the great certainties of one's life, WebMD tells me it is the gas we pass that is the ultimate commonality of mankind. It turns out you do have something in common with the Queen of England.
It seems that swallowing air causes burping, and this is actually a very common occurrence.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms
- Complications
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Medications
- Surgery
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
New Research
- Obesity and GERD. Increased weight in women is linked to more frequent GERD symptoms, according to the Nurses' Health Study, which included 10,545 female participants. Overweight and obese women were two to three times more likely to have frequent symptoms than women of normal weight.
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May 26, 2009 -
Dear Fit,
Whenever I fly I get this horrible pain in my ears, right as we're descending, about 15 minutes before we land. It's excruciating and sometimes I can't hear well a few hours after the flight. What causes this and is there any way to prevent it?
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Jun 03, 2009 -
We all know that the best way to a flat belly is by burning calories and fat through cardio. Bloating, on the other hand, is its own beast, and nothing kills a day at the beach than feeling super bloated.
Luckily there are easy ways to reduce bloating so that you can show off that tummy you've been working so hard to get.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Poisonous Ingredient
- Where Found
- Symptoms
- Home Treatment
- Before Calling Emergency
- Poison Control, or a local emergency number
- What to expect at the emergency room
- Expectations (prognosis)
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
This article discusses the harmful effects from breathing in or swallowing bug spray.
Poisonous Ingredient
The majority of bug repellents contain DEET (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide) as their active ingredient. It is one of the few insect repellants that work.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Alternative Names
- Poisonous Ingredient
- Where Found
- Symptoms
- Home Treatment
- Before Calling Emergency
- Poison Control, or a local emergency number
- What to expect at the emergency room
- Expectations (prognosis)
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Fuel oil poisoning occurs when someone swallows, breathes in (inhales), or touches fuel oil.
Alternative Names
Kerosene poisoning
Poisonous Ingredient
- Hydrocarbons (alkanes, cycloalkanes, aromatics)
Where Found
Note: This list may not include all sources of fuel oil.
Symptoms
- Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Loss of vision
- Pain in the throat
- Pain or burning in the nose, eyes, ears, lips, or tongue
- Gastrointestinal
- Abdominal pain
- Blood in the stool
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Heart and blood
- Collapse
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Low blood pressure that develops rapidly
- Lungs
- Breathing difficulty (from breathing in substance)
- Throat swelling (which may also cause breathing difficulty)
- Nervous system
- Difficulty concentrating
- Headaches
- Light-headedness
- Skin
- Blisters
- Burn
- Irritation
- Peeling of the skin
Home Treatment
Seek immediate medical help.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Alternative Names
- Poisonous Ingredient
- Where Found
- Symptoms
- Home Treatment
- Before Calling Emergency
- Poison Control, or a local emergency number
- What to expect at the emergency room
- Expectations (prognosis)
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Cobalt is a naturally occurring element in the earth’s crust. It is a very small part of our environment and very small amounts are needed for many animals and humans to stay healthy.
Cobalt poisoning can occur when you are exposed to large amounts of cobalt.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Poisonous Ingredient
- Where Found
- Symptoms
- Home Treatment
- Before Calling Emergency
- Poison Control, or a local emergency number
- What to expect at the emergency room
- Expectations (prognosis)
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Metal cleaners are very strong chemical products that contain acids. This article discusses poisoning from swallowing or breathing in such products.
Poisonous Ingredient
Metal cleaners contain organic compounds called hydrocarbons, including:
- 1,2 butylene oxide
- Boric acid
- Cocoyl sarcosine
- Dicarboxylic fatty acid
- Dimethoxymethane
- Dodecanedioic acid
- N-propyl bromide
- Sodium hydroxide
- T-butanol
Where Found
Various metal cleaners
Symptoms
- Airways and lungs
- Breathing difficulty (from inhalation)
- Throat swelling (which may also cause breathing difficulty)
- Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Severe pain in the throat
- Severe pain or burning in the nose, eyes, ears, lips, or tongue
- Vision loss
- Heart and blood
- Collapse
- Low blood pressure
- Intestinal tract (including stomach and esophagus)
- Abdominal pain - severe
- Blood in the stool
- Burns of the esophagus (food pipe)
- Nausea
- Vomiting, possibly with blood
- Nervous system
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Unconsciousness
- Skin
- Burns
- Irritation
- Necrosis (holes) in the skin or underlying tissues
Home Treatment
DO NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by Poison Control or a health care professional.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Poisonous Ingredient
- Where Found
- Symptoms
- Home Treatment
- Before Calling Emergency
- Poison Control, or a local emergency number
- What to expect at the emergency room
- Expectations (prognosis)
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
This article discusses the harmful effects from swallowing or breathing in mineral spirits.
Poisonous Ingredient
The poisonous ingredients in mineral spirits are hydrocarbons, which are substances that contain only hydrogen and carbon. Examples are benzene and methane.
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