Generalised Guide To Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms - Part 2
Element deficiencies where younger leaves are affected first Terminal buds die, distortion and necrosis of young leaves, die back at tips and margins. Root tips gelantinous and swollen. Decreased leaf size, pale green-yellow leaves, shortened ... [... more]
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Transient ischaemic attack - Better Health Channel.
A transient ischaemic attack (TIA) is a mini-stroke that warns of an impending stroke within hours, days, weeks or months. The symptoms of a TIA only last a short time, followed by a full recovery. A transient ischaemic attack (TIA) is caused by ... [... more]
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Obsessive compulsive disorder - family and friends
Living with a person with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) can have a major impact on family and friends. The fears and behaviours that are symptoms of OCD can be difficult to understand and may be disruptive to household routines and ... [... more]
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Stem pitting symptoms caused by citrus tristeza virus.
Tristeza represents one of the biggest threats to citrus production around the globe. The severity of the strains can change, and the tolerance of certain scion/rootstock combinations to this virus can no longer be taken for granted. Careless ... [... more]
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Generalised Guide To Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms - Part 1
Plants much smaller than normal, leaves light green, lower leaves yellow, leaf senescence accelerated. Decreased plant size, plants dark green, often red or purple colours appearing, lower leaves yellow. Pale brown to black leaf scorch, preceded ... [... more]
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) - immunisation
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection and it usually does not cause any symptoms. About four out of five women will be infected with HPV at some time in their life. To have a Pap smear, you need to see a doctor, ... [... more]
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Menopause - hormone replacement therapy
Menopausal symptoms like vaginal dryness, hot flushes and night sweats can be managed with education, support, lifestyle changes and hormone therapy (HT) if required. While HT reduces the risk of some debilitating diseases, it also increases the ... [... more]
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Hay fever - Better Health Channel.
Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, is common in spring because it is often caused by an allergy to grass pollen. However, hay fever can occur at any time of the year. Symptoms include a running nose, sneezing and itchy, watering eyes. Hay ... [... more]
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Other changes
How do you know whether you are anaemic? You may not, like many people. You may experience certain symptoms — abnormal feelings or sensations — which may prompt you to consult a doctor. The severity of your symptoms depends not only on how ... [... more]
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Endometriosis - causes and risk factors
Endometriosis is the growth of endometrial cells (from the lining of the uterus) outside the uterus. The exact cause is unknown, but researchers have proposed a number of theories. Endometriosis can cause numerous symptoms, including painful ... [... more]
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Sick building syndrome (SBS)
Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) is the term used to describe a range of symptoms thought to be caused by the office or home environment. The causes of the syndrome are still unclear. A recent UK study has concluded that the condition does not ... [... more]
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Brain explained
The brain oversees bodily functions and allows consciousness. This delicate organ can be affected by a wide range of disorders and events such as trauma, stroke and tumours. Symptoms and effects depend on which brain areas are affected. The brain ... [... more]
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