Articles for tag: addison's disease, bell's palsy, Diabetic Neuropathy, Hemorrhagic Stroke

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Causes of Arm Weakness

There are many causes for arm weakness from serious to not terribly serious. In my article for this topic, I will give an overview on some of the common causes. A serious medical condition known as Addison’s Disease is a hormonal disorder of the endocrine system. One of the main symptoms is that you have ...

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The Endocrine System of Cats and Dogs

The endocrinology of the canine and feline includes different types of glands and organs that produce hormones in the body. Some of the glands in the endocrine system consist of the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands plus part of the pancreas. The purpose of these various glands in the body of dogs and cats is ...

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Chronic Nausea – What Are the Causes?

Up to 25 percent of the population is affected by chronic nausea. This condition is not properly explained to most and can be hard to manage or deal with by yourself. Be it psychological or physical from the get go, chronic nausea is possible to manage and with time terminated with the right medical treatment. ...

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My Experience with Canine Addison’s Disease

I would often go play with my mom’s dog, Micron, as he laid next to her in her bedroom. My dad would go to work and Micron would wake up and want to play. I would sit on the bed and move my hand around in front of him as his favorite play activity was ...

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Cushing’s and Addison’s Disease in Cats

Feline adrenal glands are part of the endocrine system, a three-gland system that produces hormones controlling most of the major functions in your cat’s body. Feline adrenal disease is also known as Cushing’s disease or Addison’s disease, which is rare in cats and usually affects the older felines. Cushing’s disease is described as the overproduction ...

Saving Sadie – Oregon Basset Hound Rescue

How much would you give to save your pet? What about someone else’s? Oregon Basset Hound Rescue (OBHR) sees no difference between the two. Founded in 1999, OBHR is supported by volunteers who help rehome around sixty basset hounds a year. These volunteers help find foster or adoptive families and are guided by a few ...

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Blood Work: Understanding BUN and Creatinine

In order to determine kidney function, a blood test called the BUN Creatinine is performed. BUN stands for blood urine nitrogen. It measures how much urea is present in the bloodstream. High levels of urea indicate that the kidneys are having trouble filtering it out. The most noticeable effect of impaired kidney function is a ...