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April Khan is a medical journalist who began writing professionally in 2005. She has submitted writing to publications such as WebMD and BBC Focus. She received her Associate of Arts at the Art Institute of Dallas and a certification in creative writing at the London School of Journalism. In 2009, she earned her Master of Science in international health from University College London.
Khan has extensively studied women's health and world religions. She is a fluent speaker of five languages and has lived in 25 cities around the globe.
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Khan has extensively studied women's health and world religions. She is a fluent speaker of five languages and has lived in 25 cities around the globe.
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Hemochromatosis: Excess Iron in Your BloodHemochromatosis is due to a genetic abnormality that causes your intestines to absorb excess iron, leading to iron overload. In rare cases, iron overload results from repeated blood transfusions or over-consumption of dietary iron.
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Kidney Abnormalities at Birth: Anatomic AbnormalitiesVaries types of kidney abnormalities are discussed. They include Solitary Kidney, Horseshoe Kidney, Kidney Duplication, Floating Kidney and Congenital Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction. -
Nephrotic Syndrome: Large Amounts of Protein in the UrineNephrotic syndrome is not considered a disease but a group of symptoms that often accompany many diseases that affect the filtering function of the kidneys glomeruli.Common causes of nephrotic syndrome are diabetes, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs...
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Types of Genetic Liver DisordersSome genetic disorders cause elevated concentrations of predominately conjugated (chemically combined, water-soluble) bilirubin. Some of the disorders do not require treatments. -
Ear Barotrauma: Barotitis MediaIf there is a blockage, within the tubes of your ears -- when pressure develops between the two sides of your eardrum -- it is known as barotrauma (barotitis media). Symptoms of barotrauma: stuffing feeling in the ears, slight hearing loss and ear pain. -
Otosclerosis: Gradual Hearing LossIn otosclerosis, the bony wall in the inner ear will become disorganized, due to abnormal growth. The spongy bone is affected by the growth. Your stirrups can become immobile, which causes conductive hearing loss. -
Megacolon: Severe Constipation and MalnutritionThe colon can become enlarged, which it will become difficult to have a bowel movement; a condition referred to as megacolon or giant colon. Nerve damage or deficiencies in the colon or rectum is the cause of a megacolon.
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What is Late Onset Menopause?Late onset menopause is a term that describes when menopause occurs after the normal ages, which is usually in the late 40s. If you have not begun menopause by the age of 55, it is considered late. -
Vascular Problems that Occur in the BowelSometimes, blood vessels (vascular) or abdominal disorders can reduce the blood supply to the intestines. Three vascular problems of the bowel are mesenteric ischemia, ischemic colitis and angiodysplasia of the colon.
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Loss of the Sense of Smell: AnosmiaLosing the sense of smell (anosmia) occurs when an obstruction in your nose prevents odors from reaching sensitive nerve fibers. This can lead to the area of the brain that deals with smell (olfactory area) to become useless.
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Chronic Ear Infection: Chronic Otitis MediaChronic ear infection (chronic otitis media) is more harmful than acute infection, because the slow and long-lasting effects can cause permanent hearing loss. Acute infection will develop suddenly while a chronic condition is difficult to detect. -
Charcot-Marie-Tooth DiseaseCharcot-Marie-Tooth disease is a term used to describe a group of hereditary disorders caused by deteriorating nerve fibers. Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease affects the feet, hands and legs.
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Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: Tumors in Your GastrinomasZollinger-Ellison syndrome is a rare condition, which tumors called gastrinomas, form in the body. They are found in the pancreas or duodenum. The tumors secrete a substance called gastrin, which stimulates excessive acid secretion by the stomach.
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Vasomotor Rhinitis: Frequent Sneezing, Stuffy or Runny NoseRhinitis is used to describe inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose. Rhinitis can occur in a number of different ways. The common cold causes the nasal membrane to become inflamed. -
Acoustic Neuroma: Benign Tumor in the Inner EarAcoustic neuroma is a gradual growing, noncancerous (benign) tumor of the auditory nerve. The location of the tumor is near the point where the nerve leaves the cranial cavity and enters the bone structure of your inner ear. -
Cholesteatoma: Hearing Loss, Pus Seeping Out an Ear and EarachesCholesteatoma, similar to a cyst and it is a non-cancerous (benign) tumor, which is commonly found in the mastoid process. The mastoid is the bone behind your ear -- inside your middle ear.
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Meniere's DiseaseInitially, Meniere's disease usually affects one ear, but it can affect both ears 25 to 50 percent of people with the disease. When this area is affected due to trauma it will produce severe disruption in the senses of hearing and balance.
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How to Replace a Cell Phone or Smart Phone Without Renewing the ContractMany wireless providers offer free or discounted phones for signing up to 12, 18 or 24-month contract. These phones are usually newer models that are being promoted for a limited time. They range from the normal dial and speak phones to smart phones.
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Friedreich's Ataxia: Tremors, Abnormal Speech Patterns, Paralysis and Difficulty in Walking or StandingAtaxia is a medical term that describes a person with coordination problems, particularly clumsiness or difficulty maintaining balance. Friedreich's ataxia is a rare disease which occurs when nerve fibers begin to degenerate in areas of the spinal cord.
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Myasthenia GravisMyasthenia gravis is a chronic condition that is characterized by the weakness and rapid fatigue of your voluntary muscles. This condition develops gradually, and it may affect your control of your own muscles.
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Beginning Signs of a Stroke: Transient Ischemic AttackA person who develops transient ischemic attack (TIA) will have temporary deficiency in the blood supply that supports the brain. TIAs cases are due to atherosclerosis '" when bad cholesterol begins to develop plague in your arteries. -
Abnormal Enlargement of the Head: HydrocephalusHydrocephalus is a condition which excess fluids accumulate in the brain. It is commonly referred to as water on the brain, but the "water" is called cerebrospinal fluid -- this is a clear liquid, which surrounds the brain and spinal cord.
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Causes of a Child Taking Aspirin at an Early Age: Reye's SyndromeReye's syndrome rarely occurs, but it is a serious illness that can cause a viral infection in children. It will infect a child's blood, brain and liver. The syndrome causes high levels of ammonia, more acidity and creates fat deposits.
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Lou Gehrig's DiseaseAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) will progressively deteriorate nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that controls your voluntary muscles. A person with ALS will have shrunken nerve cells causing them to disappear with no signs of abnormalities.
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Information on Peripheral Neuropathies: Damaged NervesThe peripheral nervous system is associated with the network of nerves used to establish bodily movements (motor nerves) and experience to sensations. A person with damaged nerves will feel tingling, painful sensations or burning in the affected area.
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Huntington's Disease: Inherited ConditionA sudden change in the mental state is called Huntington's disease, also known as Huntington's chorea, which causes progressive degenerative brain disease. This leads to certain nerve cells to disappear my from your system.
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Unknown Diseases that Ticks Can TransmitTick bites are usually harmless, but sometimes they can transmit an infectious organism that causes serious illness.Tick bites are known to transmit Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, but less than familiar diseases can pass onto people. -
Is Brown Rice a Whole Grain?Brown rice is consider to be a whole grain because it contains both the bran and germ -- unlike white rice. Brown rice has a nutty flavor and contains more nutrients than white rice. Because of this, brown rice is a healthier solution to eat. -
Constantly Coughing: Croup CoughCroup infects a persons windpipe (trachea), voice box (larynx) and bronchial tubes, which is caused by a virus. Kids that are infected with croup, usually have respiratory illness for several days, then preceding symptoms will occur.
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Types of Diets that Help Lose WeightChoosing a diet is similar to choosing a pair of shoes to wear -- pick a diet that best fits you. Nowadays there are too many diets to name that promotes weight loss, and selecting one is hard enough. Low-Carb, Glycemic Index, Low-Fat, Low Calorie Diets
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Reasons to Be HealthyPeople need to eat just to function in their daily lives, whether eating for enjoyment, but healthy foods will help promote a long life span. Consistent healthy attitudes will have positives effects on others. -
Types of Bone TumorsBone tumors are either classified as benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Malignant tumors spread can spread to other parts of the body and are life-threatening. Types of Cancerous Bone Tumors
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Sjogren's Syndrome: Autoimmune DisorderWhen your immune system attacks glands that help produce moisture it is call Sjogren's syndrome. This condition causes a person to have dry eyes, mouth or other parts of the mucous membranes.
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Signs, Symptoms and Treatments of HypoparathyroidismWhen your parathyroid glands starts to produce subnormal levels of their own hormone, then it is called hypoparathyroidism. Calcium below the recommended amount in the blood can cause you to develop problems, such as cramps or lifelong conditions. -
Addison's Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis and TreatmentsThis condition develops when your outer portion of the adrenal gland stops producing steroid hormones. Addison's disease results from an autoimmune disorder, so your own immune system begins to attack themselves.
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Cooking Oils that Promote Heart Health and a Balance DietVarious cooking oil can have harmful effects in a body if the temperature is too high. According to Ask Dr. Sears, oils that contain essential fatty acids and have been heated can change into a harmful substance like trans fat.
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Outpatient Angioplasty: New Treatment for Unclogging Blocked ArteriesWhen plaque begins to build up in the arteries they harden and prevent the passage of this blood rich oxygen. This can result in a stroke or heart attack. With the advancements made in medicine, Angioplasty is a solution in giving back peoples lives.
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What is Pagent's Disease: Causes, Symptoms and TreatmentsThroughout the course of your life, your bones are continuously renewing itself. Pagent's disease interferes with this process. Causing bone structure to develop abnormalities. -
Causes of High Blood Calcium: Parathyroid Disease (Hyperparathyroidism)If your doctor discovers high levels of calcium in your blood do not panic. Most of the time it is due to parathyroid disease or known as hyperparathyroidism. You can be diagnosed with hypercalcemia if high calcium levels are detected.
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Causes of Vaginal Pain During Intercourse: Dyspareunia, Vaginal Atrophy, EndometriosisAccording to The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, nearly 75 percent of women experience pain while having sexual intercourse at some stage of their lives. Treatment options will depend on the underlying problem you have.
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How to Treat an Over Active Thyroid Gland (Hyperthyroidism)A hyperactive thyroid gland causes Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). Hyperthyroidism will accelerate your metabolism, which causes your heartbeat to become irregular or rapid, weight loss, sweating and nervousness.
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Hypercalcemia: Too Much Calcium in the BloodWhen your calcium level is too high, it can cause disruptions in muscle contraction, hormone levels and brain functioning. Post-menopausal women are prone to this condition because of their hyperactive parathyroid glands.
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How to Check for Computer Viruses and SpwaresSpyware detects every key stroke you type letting passwords easily accessible for hackers. A computer virus is first written by a person who attaches it to a program, which will infect an executable file or program. A full scan can fix common problems.
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How to Recover Pictures from a Broken or Completely Broken SD CardSecure Digital (SD) card is a device that conveniently stores data. Data that is not readable by the computer can commonly be fixed. However, if the memory chip breaks, recovering pictures in the SD card will be impossible.
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How to Stay on a Low-Carb DietSimplify the foods that you can eat and start off slowly. Making drastic changes overnight, opens the opportunity for you to cheat or give up on the diet. Incorporate water and exercise to every diet.
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What Qualifies a Child to Receive Government DisabilityA child can be eligible to receive social security income (SSI) if they qualify. A child may immediately receive disability if they have cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, blindness or deafness are amongst others that qualify for disability.
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How To: Prevent or Avoid Spware and Viruses on Cell PhonesTechnology continues to evolve, so has an overwhelming concern of security and privacy. Cell phone hackers can gain access to your administrative tools and fully hijack your cell phone.
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How to Check If a File Has SpywarePurchasing an Internet security software or downloading one can alleviate any problems of an infected computer. An antivirus/antispyware software will check for programs that mask itself into the computer's processes.
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How to Gain Healthy Weight for Men and TeensAccording to Web MD, extremely lean people have weak immune systems, making them likely to develop infections. Gaining weight the healthy way requires patience, a strict diet and weight training.
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Types of Physical Activities for LeisureIncorporating physical activities in your leisure time can prevent diseases, obesity and reduce the risk of cancer. Elderly people who partake in leisure-based activities can help prevent and manage health problems.
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Causes of Stress for Teens in High SchoolMaintaining passing grades and understanding schoolwork is the main contributor to a student's stress in high school, according to Teens Health. The reasons for teen stress and adult stress may differ, but the symptoms and consequences are much the same.
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How to Tell If Your Teenager is SmokingAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 80 percent of adults began smoking cigarettes in their teenage years. Teenagers are not always aware of the dangers of smoking or the addictive nature of nicotine.
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Abnormal Bleeding During MenopauseBleeding and spotting during menopause can be quite unnerving to the majority of women, as in most cases it can indicate health problems. For the most part, these health problems are manageable and not life threatening.
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Why Gmail?In this article I will go over some of the many reasons of why more and more people are turning to Gmail. From businesses to stay at home moms, Gmail continues to be the fastest growing email provider in the USA and UK.
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Ways to Quickly Relieve Anxiety AttacksPeople suffer from anxiety (panic) attacks for several reasons. Most people feel they cannot be helped. However, there are several ways to get fast relief when having a panic attack.
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New Treatments for Eye FloatersEye floaters are those little Grey blobs that obstruct our view at one time or another. They can be quite annoying and really distressing for some. New treatments are now heading way for a breakthrough in ridding for good.
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Helping Your AstraphobiaIf you're one of the thousands of people out there who suffer from the fear of thunderstorms, and feel you have nowhere to turn, the answer is here. In this article, I will go over some very effective ways to get you over the "rumble blues."