Everyone in the world has been affected by the most annoying occurrence known to man… hiccups. They show up at the most awkward times and make a nuisance of themselves when you try to talk, sleep, or eat. But what exactly are hiccups? Why do we get them? And most importantly, how do we get […]
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Potassium is important for the proper functioning of nerve and muscle cells. It is very important in the function of one of the largest muscles of the body, your heart. Moment of God. Potassium is also important for many other bodily functions. It plays a role in blood, bone mass, and heart, kidney, and adrenal […]
Bulimia affects different organs. And the longer you have bulimia the more organs get affected and damaged. The organs that suffer the most are: heart, kidney, brain, digestive system, bones, skin and endocrine glands. The heart gets damaged from the constant electrolyte imbalances caused by continuous purging and becomes weaker the longer the bulimia continues. […]
Acute Renal Failure Acute renal failure is a sudden and rapid decrease in renal function. This condition can develop as a consequence of prerenal, intrarenal, or postrenal disorders. Prerenal disorders are disorders that disrupt blood flow to the nephrons, these are nonurologic factors. Intrarenal conditions are ones that arise in the kidney itself, causing the […]