Learning About Conditions Requiring Care At The Local Hospital

Posted on: 11 April 2022
If you're like most people, you know when you need to visit your primary care physician. However, you might not know when you need to see a specialist, such as a neurologist. Neurological symptoms aren't always easy to identify. Unfortunately, delays in symptom recognition can also delay treatment time. That's why it's important for you to know what neurological symptoms to watch for. Read the list provided below. If you experience any of the symptoms described below, schedule an appointment with a neurologist right away.
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Posted on: 17 March 2022
You may have some questions about reconstructive surgery. If this is the case, then you should give this article a read. It will go over some of the questions that people often have about reconstruction surgery and answer them. Here's more on that:  What exactly is reconstructive surgery? Reconstruction surgery is surgery that's done to correct defects. These can include ones a person was born with or ones caused by an injury or illness.
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Posted on: 14 February 2022
Sleep apnea refers to breathing cessation episodes that occur during sleep. It can affect individuals of all ages, however, it is most common in older people who have risk factors such as obesity, having large tonsils, a family history of sleep apnea, and hypothyroidism. Symptoms of sleep apnea include loud snoring, waking up suddenly because of choking or gasping, night sweats, headaches, and daytime sleepiness. Sleep apnea can increase the risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
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Posted on: 13 January 2022
Stroke patients who are bedridden and immobile face numerous challenges. While some of their challenges may be psychosocial in nature as a result of depression, boredom, frustration, and anxiety, other challenges can be more life-threatening. If your loved one has suffered a stroke and is recovering in a long-term care facility, here are some skilled nursing therapy treatments that they may receive to help promote the healing process. Wound Care
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