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Sleep apnea is a common yet underestimated disorder that affects many people worldwide. If you experience frequent snoring or feel tired during the day, you may be experiencing sleep apnea. In this article, we will address the main causes, symptoms, and health effects of this sleep disorder, as well as possible treatments, including the relevance…
Dengue is a disease transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which has spread throughout the world, including the city of Puerto Vallarta. The disease can cause fever, headache, bone pain, and muscle pain and can be fatal in severe cases. The best way to combat Dengue in Puerto Vallarta is prevention Dengue prevention is essential…
Given the recent wave of dengue cases in Puerto Vallarta we gave the task of bringing this not so brief note so that they are informed about what it is, how it is transmitted, diagnosed, treated and prevented. What is dengue? It is a disease caused by a virus of RNA of the family Flaviviridae,…
The causes of knee pain are very varied, which is why its diagnosis and treatment usually require a comprehensive evaluation. In the following article, we will tell you about some aspects that you should know about knee pain. What causes knee pain? The most common causes are the following: How can knee pain be relieved…
On this occasion, we will talk “briefly” about dementia and we talk with our Geriatrician, Dr. Turrubiates, who leaves us with this information that we know is very valuable for you, I hope it will be helpful. Dementia is defined as the development of difficulty with reasoning, judgment, and memory. Memory loss is usually present…
An ankle sprain occurs when the ankle joint moves beyond its normal range of motion, causing the ligaments (elastic bands of tissue that hold bones together) to overstretch or even tear. This causes pain and inflammation as well as makes it difficult to use the ankle, for example when walking. How is an ankle sprain…
What is COPD? COPD is defined by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) as a very common, preventable and treatable disease characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. and/or changes in the alveoli of the lungs usually caused by exposure to noxious particles or gases. This contributes to the constant inflammatory…
Scorpion stings are common in Puerto Vallarta, and with the following information, we hope you can learn a little about the symptoms, treatment, and what to do if you get stung. What species of scorpions are important in Puerto Vallarta? In Mexico, the species of the genus Centruroides are the most important due to the…
Acute bronchitis is characterized by the presence of annoying cough with or without phlegm. It tends to be self-limited with a duration that can be from 1 to 3 weeks, and by definition it is not accompanied by pre-existing chronic lung diseases, such as COPD. What causes acute bronchitis? Mostly, acute bronchitis is caused by…
Scabies is a highly present parasitic disease Puerto Vallarta community and generates extremely annoying symptoms, this article you will find information that will help you better understand this disease and thus avoid it. What is scabiosis? It is a parasitic infection caused by a mite Sarcoptes scabiei who are able to infect anyone without import…