Tag Archives: Symptoms

Heatstroke symptoms: Anhidrosis is the peculiar warning sign indicating risk – what is it

Causes The body normally generates heat as a result of metabolism and is usually able to dissipate the heat by radiation of heat through the skin or by evaporation of sweat, explained Medicine Net. The health site added: “However, in extreme heat, high humidity, or vigorous physical exertion under the sun, the body may not be able… Read More »

Cancer symptoms: Clinical oncologist warns of ‘unusual’ signs of a growing prostate tumour

“There are some unusual and less common symptoms to look out for,” said Professor Payne. For instance, swollen legs could be a warning sign that prostate cancer has spread to the lymph nodes in the pelvis. Whenever the cancerous tumour has metastasised (i.e. spread) to other body regions, it’s indicative of advanced prostate cancer, which… Read More »

Overnight retreat spurred 116 coronavirus cases after student developed symptoms: CDC report

An overnight retreat in Wisconsin this summer involving 152 high school-aged boys, counselors and staff resulted in 116 coronavirus infections after one student who had tested negative for the virus a week prior to the trip began exhibiting symptoms shortly after arrival. According to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) case report, the… Read More »

A High Sodium Diet May Help Alleviate Symptoms of Dysautonomia

By Sierra Fawn Guay, MS, RDN, LDN Disclaimer: This article is not meant to replace personalized medical advice. A high sodium diet may not be right for you. Dysautonomia describes a set of conditions resulting from the malfunction of the autonomic nervous system. Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a certain type of dysautonomia that… Read More »