Monthly Archives: February 2009

Dizziness and Vertigo – causes and symptoms

Dizziness is almost as common a complaint, especially among older people, as headache. Dizziness is the lay equivalent the medical term, veTtigo. Dizziness is often loosely applied to include giddiness. giddiness refers to a mild form of dizziness frequently seen … Continue reading

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Endometriosis – main symptoms and treatment

In this condition, endometrial tissue occurs outside of its customary location: the lining of the uterine cavity. Called ectopic tissue, it’s generally confined to the pelvic area, but it can appear anywhere in the body. This ectopic endometrial tissue responds … Continue reading

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Magnesium Imbalances – Causes, Symptoms and treatment

What do doctors call these conditions? Hypomagnesemia, hypermagnesemia What are these conditions? Too little magnesium in the blood is called hypomagnesemia; too much, hypermagnesemia. Magnesium imbalance can affect many of the body’s functions because magnesium is found in the fluid … Continue reading

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