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Medical Conditions - Hypoxia

Hypoxia is when tissues of a body part or an organ are deprived of sufficient oxygen supply. Hypoxia can be localized (affecting a part of the body) or generalized (affecting the entire body). The symptoms of hypoxia are fatigue, numbness, headaches, breathlessness, blue discoloration of the skin (cyanosis), and hypotension.

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What is the treatment for hypoxia?

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Is ventilation needed for shortness of breath and hypoxia?

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My 36-week-old baby shows mild hydrocephalus. What to do?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hydrocephalusmeans an increase in fluid content in the fluid spaces of the brain. This can keep increasing in size or remain the same.

Why do I feel dizzy when I turn my head to one side?

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Can having a high Qp/Qs for 22 years cause my PA to rupture?

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What are the effects of bioluminescence imaging studies?

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Is it necessary to take anti-seizure medications long-term for a seizure that occurred due to the lack of oxygen?

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Why are there several tiny t2 abnormalities within the subcortical white matter of the cerebral hemispheres?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read carefully your MRI report (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and would explain that these findings do not have clinical significance.

I am experiencing chest pain, breathing difficulty, and my nails have turned bluish. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can have severe lung infection with hypoxia.

A child lacks memory and judgment after trying the choking game. Is it brain damage?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hypoxia to the brain occurs when breathing is completely stopped for a few minutes.

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