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Gastroenteritis: symptoms and remedies

ection usually caused by bacteria or a virus. The symptoms of the disease, which can vary from person to person, are diarrhea often accompanied by vomiting, abdominal cramps, headache, and fever flare-ups. The main complication to be feared is dehydration of the body, especially in infants and ...

14
Oct
2008

Mushrooms: beware of poisoning!

ose that are edible, can cause digestive disorders if consumed in excessive quantities, undercooked or spoiled. Their consumption can lead to nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. But there are also around fifty dangerous mushrooms in Europe that can cause severe poisoning. Most cases oc ...

01
Sep
2014

Dog and cat: how to design a garden for a pet?

- the oleander - the laburnum - hyacinth - azaleas - the yew If ingested, these plants can cause digestive symptoms such as vomiting, but also cardio-respiratory problems and, in the most serious cases, tremors and coma. If your dog has been vomiting plants and is showing s ...

09
Mar
2023

Health: Understanding Migraine in 5 Questions

ion. It is accompanied by at least two of the following symptoms: photophobia (intolerance to light), phonophobia (intolerance to noise), nausea, and vomiting. Migraine disease most often begins between the ages of 10 and 40. In migraine sufferers, there is a family history in 70% of cases. What ar ...

06
Feb
2007

Air Travel: 5 Tips to Feel Good

issue is due to vibrations that disrupt the inner ear of the traveler and their sense of balance. This phenomenon can lead to nausea, discomfort, and vomiting. To limit these inconveniences and feel good on a plane, one should: - choose a seat near the wings and in the middle of a row to be as clos ...

05
Aug
2008

Vitamin D: Understanding Everything in 5 Questions

this vitamin can be dangerous if taken in excessive quantities. An overdose can lead to an increase in calcium in the blood and urine, resulting in nausea, vomiting, and even kidney failure. That is why a medical opinion is strongly recommended before any treatment, for both adults and children. ...

31
Mar
2009

Insomnia: Melatonin is not a miracle cure

hese over-the-counter products in France: - headaches and migraines. - dizziness. - drowsiness. - nightmares. - irritability. - tremors. - nausea and vomiting. - abdominal pain. After reviewing each of these reports and comparing them with the state of research, ANSES has concluded that there are h ...

26
Apr
2018

The laburnum: a small tree with a dazzling bloom

lso, because the fruits of this tree look like beans, children sometimes pick them to play with and can get poisoned. If ingested, cytosine causes vomiting with bleeding. That's why you need to be especially careful with this tree and contact 15 immediately in case of accidental ingestion. ...

13
Oct
2021

Thomas Pesquet's return: what is the earth sickness that astronauts suffer from?

time, it's a little easier than the first time. The symptoms of this sickness have been studied and are now well known: - strong nausea, even vomiting - loss of balance - great fatigue - muscular pain. As soon as they return to our planet, astronauts return to Earth's gravi ...

09
Nov
2021

The griffin foot: a winter flower

will probably have to protect it from these predators. Beware if you have small children or pets as this plant is very toxic. It can cause violent vomiting and delirium if intoxicated. This plant was once believed to cure insanity, hence its nickname of crazy herb. Did you know that? Feti ...

12
Jan
2022

Covid: 5 things to know about the BA2 variant

- severe fatigue - muscle aches and pains - coughing - fever - headaches - Sore throat - runny nose - nausea and vomiting ...

31
Mar
2022

Bitter gourd: beware of poisoning!

us to humans, especially since they are not eliminated by cooking the vegetable. If ingested, these toxic substances cause digestive pain, nausea, vomiting and sometimes bloody diarrhea. They can lead to severe dehydration requiring hospitalization. What are the toxic cucurbits? The bitter go ...

14
Oct
2022

The manchineel tree: the most toxic tree in the world

se pleasant smell is particularly misleading. Indeed, biting into one of these fruits can cause very serious symptoms: oral burns, pharyngeal edema, vomiting, diarrhea, or digestive hemorrhage. Ingesting these toxic fruits can sometimes lead to death. What are the dangers of the manchineel tree? Ev ...

14
Mar
2024

Weever fish sting: what to do?

kin reddens and swells around the sting site. The pain typically lasts for 48 hours. More rarely, other symptoms can be observed, such as nausea and vomiting, palpitations, fever, dizziness, or headaches. 3- What to do in case of a weever fish sting? If you think you have been stung by a weever fis ...

16
July
2024

Violin spider in France: Should we be concerned?

tentially life-threatening infectious reactions in some vulnerable people. The symptoms caused by this bite vary from person to person: mild infection, vomiting, fever, and sometimes very severe necrosis. Severe cases represent only 10% of bites. The danger posed by this spider should not be overes ...

01
Oct
2024

Hair smoothing: beware of products containing glyoxylic acid!

his product, notably through Brazilian hair straightening. Signs of kidney failure include: • abdominal and/or lower back pain. • nausea and vomiting. Note: one should also beware of glycolic acid, another very common ingredient in anti-aging or acne creams, which can transform into gl ...

12
Nov
2024