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Structure and Function of the Kidneys
#kidney, #renal, #glomerulus, #renal tubule, #erythropoietin, #renin, #water balance regulation, #salt balance regulation, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swelling of the hands and feet
The kidneys are vital organs that filter the blood and remove waste products through urine. Beyond waste removal, the kidneys perform a range of functions, including regulating water and salt balance, controlling blood pressure, and stimulating red blood cell production. Understanding the structure and function of the kidneys can help you protect your kidney health. If a problem with kidney function is suspected, please be sure to consult a medical specialist.2026-06-26
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Syncope in Children and Adolescents
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Syncope is a temporary loss of consciousness that occurs when blood pressure drops suddenly and blood flow to the brain is briefly reduced. It is commonly called fainting. It occurs more often in adolescents and older adults, and caution is needed because injuries can occur when a person falls. Because there are many possible causes, if syncope occurs, please consult a medical specialist to identify the exact cause.2026-06-26
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Tension-Type Headache
#tension-type headache, #head pain, #forward head posture, #posture correction, #trigger point injection, #rehabilitation therapy, #stress, #headache, #splitting headache, #migraine, #pain at the back of the head
Tension-type headache is a very common headache that is caused not by the nerve tissue of the brain itself but by sustained contraction of the muscles that surround the skull and the back of the neck. Stress, poor posture, and lack of sleep are the main causes. If headaches persist or worsen, please consult a medical specialist.2026-06-26
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Vestibular Neuritis
#vestibular neuritis, #dizziness, #viral infection, #nystagmus, #vomiting, #feeling dizzy, #spinning sensation, #unsteadiness, #feeling faint
Vestibular neuritis is a condition in which inflammation of the vestibular nerve, located in the inner ear, causes severe spinning vertigo. If severe dizziness and vomiting continue for several days without relief, please visit a hospital for evaluation and medication from a medical specialist.2026-06-26