Heart difficulties are not all serious and are often interpreted in terms of noticeable heart action, breathing difficulty, chest pain or swelling of the ankles. Heart Murmurs. Heart valves which open and close imperfectly may give rise to a sound… Continue Reading →
Examination of the Heart 1. Sit motionless and determine if the heart action is noticeable. Normally, it cannot be felt and sensations within the chest usually described as flip flopping are regarded as palpitations. They are often caused by extrasystole… Continue Reading →
Nerve Deafness. A person is not really deaf until the hearing nerve loses its function. This is particularly important in the over fifty age group since there is distinct loss of hearing (especially for higher tones) with each decade of… Continue Reading →
Infection of the Inner Ear. Infections of the hearing part of the ear are called “otitis media,” and are usually seen in childhood, but rarely may begin after fifty. Accompanied by intense pain in the ear and high temperature, these… Continue Reading →
Difficulties of the ear The most widely known purpose of the ear is hearing, but it also has the important function of balance and equilibrium. Difficulties of the ear involve hearing, the balance mechanism and the external ear. Deformity of… Continue Reading →
Examination of the Ear With a mirror and good light, examine closely the ear skin and shell; look for any obvious blocking of the ear canal and test the ear’s hearing ability in the suggested manner. 1. Examine the external… Continue Reading →