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Morning Sickness - Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

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Also called nausea gravidarum, morning sickness can lead to nausea and vomiting. It usually occurs during pregnancy. Approximately 70 percent of pregnant women experience morning sickness and nausea & vomiting can be serious in 3 percent of the patients. In fact, there’s some evidence that it can be considered as a sign of healthy pregnancy. In most cases, morning sickness causes no unpleasant effects & doesn’t have any health risks to the baby. Morning Sickness Symptoms Vomiting and nausea are the common symptoms of morning sickness. These are usually triggered by certain spicy foods, odors, etc. Sometimes, there’s no such triggers. The symptoms usually start appearing between 6 and 9 weeks of pregnancy. In some cases, patients can lose weight. If you have severe symptoms, it’s necessary to seek professional help from a licensed doctor. Morning Sickness Causes What exactly causes morning sickness is unknown. However, some medical experts say that hormonal changes may develo...

Understanding Chickenpox Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & More

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Chickenpox is a viral infection that can lead to itchy rash on the skin, which can turn into scabs. Usually, the signs of chickenpox start appearing within 10 to 21 days after an individual is exposed to the virus. The CDC estimates that over 3.5 million cases of varicella are reported each year.  In this post, we are going to discuss chickenpox symptoms , what causes it & more. What Are Chickenpox Symptoms? One of the most common signs of chickenpox is itchy rash, which has three phases—pink/red bumps, fluid-filled blisters, and scabs. The rashes may appear for several days. And, in some cases, they may cover different parts of the body.  The infection usually causes feelings of being unwell, and patients may experience the following symptoms- Fever Tiredness Body aches Change in appetite Headache Additionally, chickenpox has some complications, such as dehydration, pneumonia, inflammation in the brain, and death. What Causes Chickenpox? The chickenpox infection is caused...