Search Results for: convulsions
The Types of Fever in Children
Fevers in children can be frightening for their parents. In fact, the leading cause of emergency room visits for children is a fever, according to eMedicinehealth. In most cases, fevers caused by a minor infection, but some types of fevers in children are more serious and can be a cause for concern.
Night Chills & Fever
During challenging physical conditions and situations, the body undergoes temperature changes. For instance, the body shows signs and symptoms that trigger the natural body defenses against dreaded diseases. Chills often predict the coming of a fever or an increase in body temperature. The body tries to generate heat when it feels cold through rapid contraction and relaxation that can cause chills. When fever manifests, the body’s temperatures reaches one or two notches higher than 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit and may indicate an infection or illness.
I’m Not “Anti-Vaccine,” I’m “Pro-Information”
I recently wrote a post on childhood vaccines that elicited quite a response.One commenter, a pro-vaccine physician, recommended a book – “Autism’s False Prophet” – and noted that people are perhaps too quick to blame vaccines for c
Demi Moore’s 911 Call Released
According to the 911 call made from Demi Moore’s home on Monday night, the actress “smoked something” and seemed only barely conscious before being rushed to the hospital. Los Angeles fire officials have released the tape of the call to emergency services, with certain portions edited out for privacy.
Dr. Brewer’s Pregnancy Diet
The Brewer diet, developed by Dr. Tom Brewer, is designed to provide good nutrition during both normal and high-risk pregnancies. The Brewer diet is high in protein and whole grains and relatively high in fat. Advocates of the Brewer diet support its use to prevent toxemia, pregnancy-induced hypertension, as well as pre-eclampsia and eclampsia, which are also characterized by high blood pressure as well as fluid retention and protein in the urine, and premature birth. In severe cases, these prenatal complications can result in convulsions, coma or even death.