Dogs are susceptible to most of the health problems that affect humans, and allergies are no exception. Antihistamines relieve allergy symptoms by blocking histamine receptors in smooth muscle and blood vessels.

Antihistamines

Pets are more than another mouth to feed. They're our companions throughout the days, they help stave off loneliness, and provide hours of boundless entertainment. No matter if your pet is a dog, cat, or goldfish we have the answers to your questions.

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What is Communism? Why do hurricanes happen? Why do we yawn? Where can you find the answers to these questions and so many more? Facty Answers is the place to go when you want to learn something new or the answer is just on the tip of your tongue. Sometimes you might already know the answer, but you may want to double-check or read in greater detail about it. Our site contains accurate and easy to digest information, perfect for a busy lifestyle.

Learning doesn't have to stop when you finish school. Keep your brain young and energized with a stream of new and interesting information. Take in facts from all school subjects ranging from Grammar to Biology. Instead of searching through pages of research or getting lost down a click-hole, use your time productively and find what you're looking for. It doesn't stop there, use Facty Answers to find great quotes or book recommendations. Impress your friends and coworkers with a wide scope of general knowledge. Be a star at your local pub's trivia night. Finally, win that game of Trivial Pursuit with your family.

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Thymomas are rare tumors that grow from the epithelial cells of the thymus. Less than one person in 1.5 million develops the disease. Thymomas are malignant, even though they are slow-growing, because of their location and potential to invade vital spaces and cause complications. There are various types of thymomas.

what is a thymoma?

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare and extremely difficult neuromuscular disease, estimated to affect 14 to 20 in every 100,000 individuals, while the most frequent sufferers are aged over 40. MG is an autoimmune disease, caused by the mysterious confusion of antibodies that impair or completely destroy nicotinic acetylcholine receptors at the junction between the nerve and muscle (believed to be caused and maintained by the faulty production of the thymus gland). This results in futile nerve impulses that are unable to trigger muscle movement.

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This nerve disability causes a number of serious symptoms, such as ptosis (drooping of one or both eyelids), diplopia (blurred or double vision – due to the inability to control eye movement), involuntary facial expressions, difficulty swallowing, dysarthria (speech impairment), shortness of breath and weakness in the arms, legs, hands, fingers and neck. Further complications often accompany MG, including myasthenic crisis (complete muscle failure resulting in the inability to even draw breath), thymomas (thymus tumours), under or hyperactivity of the thyroid gland (meaning reduced resistance to heat/cold and reduced/increased weight gain, along with other symptoms) and other autoimmune conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.

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There is no cure for myasthenia gravis, and the entire treatment comes down to symptom treatment. The survival rate of patients that haven't undergone thymectomy (thyroid gland removal surgery) is around or under 50%, while their counterparts have a varying 79% chance.

Conditions

"Condition" is a general term for particular abnormal diseases that negatively affect a part or all of the body. Conditions are not due to any external injury. Therefore, a broken bone does not classify as a condition, whereas Herpes, OCD, Shingles, and Ulcers do.

Medical conditions are classified by specific symptoms and signs. While each person's experiences can vary, there are consistent signs and symptoms that doctors will look for when diagnosing their patients. We always recommend that people seek a professional diagnosis. Afterward, supplement medical advice and opinion with accurate and easy to read information.

Most people only spend an average of a couple minutes with their doctor during a checkup. Oftentimes patients don't receive the fullest explanation of their diagnosis. Easily search through the vast amount of articles that Facty Health offers for ones that address your specific needs. From there, allow us to help you with those unanswered questions.

Myasthenia Gravis

Coming up with a creative wedding gift idea is a great way to honor the bond between the couple. Plus, it's just plain fun to be different sometimes.

“Things” are objects that don’t need a name, can’t have a name, or cannot be named. So, in this section, this is precisely what you will find. That might sound kind of funny, but it’s true! If you enjoy learning about miscellaneous topics and random trivia, this is a great place to do it! By browsing Facty, we guarantee that you’re bound to find something to satiate your curiosity.

Check out the answers to life’s fantastical mysteries, like mermaids and aliens. We believe that our child-like sense of wonder never really goes away. Or, if you’re searching for articles for children, check out our recommendations! We can help you find books that kids will love and riddles to keep them occupied during long car rides.

If fantastical and mysterious topics aren’t for you, we can also provide you with life skills and practical knowledge. In <em>Things</em>, you will find useful items like answers to help in tough social situations. Choose from a list of fantastic “would you rather” ice-breaker questions. Or read up on the <em>Top Ten Most Common Interview Questions</em> to ace even the toughest interviews.

For a truly random article, browse the <em>Things</em> category, spin your scroll wheel, and click anywhere! You never know where it might take you! We know you will enjoy all the awesome stuff that’s waiting for you!

Things

Many performers find the pressures of fame begin to take their toll, prompting them to retire from acting to pursue other passions.

It’s hard to believe that less than three decades ago, cellphones could barely fit in briefcases, let alone our pockets. The cellphones of the 80s and 90s were clunky, bulky, and certainly not light. They were also expensive enough so that only select people could own them.

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Many of us rely on technology more than we realize. It creates problem-solving tools that allow us to do more with our time. Think of most of the smartphones we carry with us, that are cameras, clocks, and computers, as well as phones. Even tech we don’t use every day, like sewing machines, have drastically changed the way we live.

The tech industry is booming, and new innovations enter the market constantly. The time it takes before companies are ready to preview new products is shorter than ever. As a consumer, it pays to do your research on what products are worth your hard-earned money. Not every new release will knock it out of the park the first time around. Many find it useful to wait until after product launches to read reviews before purchasing. Although, there are those that revel in lining up for midnight releases. Sometimes being the first to own something is thrilling in and of itself.

Researching up and coming technology can be difficult, as the flow of information can be overwhelming. Facty is your tool for solving that problem. For the latest in gaming, wearable tech, survival tech, and smartphones; this is the place to turn. Learn what you need to hear up for the future.

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Ekbom syndrome is the sensation of bugs or parasites on the skin that aren’t there. People with Ekbom's truly believe bugs reside beneath their skin. This rare syndrome affects only about seven percent of the population or 100,000 for every 1 million people.

Ekbom syndrome

Your body is where you reside all of the time. Even when you're asleep, it's hard at work keeping you alive and well. Many of its functions are automatic like your breathing and your metabolism. Sometimes your body can start to break down or malfunction. Often these problems are environmental or genetic, but sometimes they are due to the lifestyle choices that we make.

Preventing these problems can be done by controlling your diet, exercising right, getting enough sleep, and easing up on your indulgences. You don't have to cut out everything indulgent, after all, happiness has some of the best health benefits of all. A healthy lifestyle can be the best preventative medicine. Though preventative care can help, your body can still present issues. Facty Health can be where you go to learn more about the particular issues that you are facing. Whether it is severe (like abscesses, tumors, or STIs) or non-severe (like nosebleeds, canker sores, or rashes), we have got information about it.

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Ailments

An "ailment" is a general term for minor to moderate physical illnesses, diseases, and disorders. In Facty Health, many different diagnoses fall under the ailment category. For example, acid reflux, eye disorders, skin problems, and GI problems, are considered an ailment.

In this category, you can discover natural home remedies for common symptoms. You will find that there is probably a miracle ingredient hiding in your pantry right now. Learn what foods to stay away from and which foods can help ease certain conditions. You can even learn to spot the early warning signs of some of the more severe diseases. Expect to find detailed and interesting information about the types of ailments, their symptoms, causes, and treatments.

If you have questions about a specific ailment or you just have a general curiosity for medicine, this would be a good place to start.

Body

Arsenic is a dangerous chemical element with a long history of medicinal, combat, and agricultural uses. The element has potent neurological effects and can dramatically damage the liver, lungs, bladder, and skin.

history of arsenic

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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="bf7ku-0-0"><span data-offset-key="ad8go-0-0">There are a lot of strange methods doctors used to swear by. Medical history is chock-full of risky procedures with high mortality rates. </span><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="ad8go-1-0">Some ingredients thought of as medical essentials, like mercury and black salve, are these days proven to be dangerous</span></span><span data-offset-key="ad8go-2-0">. Before anesthetic, the best surgeons were the ones who could work the fastest. Crowds used to gather around individuals unfortunate enough to </span><span class="complexword"><span data-offset-key="ad8go-3-0">require</span></span><span data-offset-key="ad8go-4-0"> their teeth pulled. Doctors could make money by charging an observation fee.</span></div>
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The shoulder blade or scapula is often compared to wings or fins, and for good reason. The flat, triangular bones connect the thorax to the upper arms. Each is protected by almost 20 muscles and corresponding ligaments and tendons, which keep necessary joints in place to support myriad upper body activities.

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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="c3qo5-0-0"><span data-offset-key="c3qo5-0-0"><span data-text="true">If you have a problem specific to your bones, an Orthopedist can help treat them. You can think of orthopedists as bone doctors. Some of the conditions you can see them for are scoliosis, scapula, and kyphosis. Many of these conditions result in poor posture and abnormal growth. Humans, unlike most other mammals, have an erect posture. Because of our unique posture, we can use our arms and hands to hold and use tools. </span></span><span class="complexword"><span data-offset-key="c3qo5-1-0"><span data-text="true">However</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="c3qo5-2-0"><span data-text="true">, standing straight all the time presents problems, for example, carrying weight. Our skeletons have had to adapt to carry our weight when standing. </span></span><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="c3qo5-3-0"><span data-text="true">Because we rely on our skeletons for this, conditions that affect our posture puts extra pressure on them</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="c3qo5-4-0"><span data-text="true">. Bone conditions like these become more complicated as you age.</span></span></div>
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Anatomy

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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="1smsj-0-0"><span data-offset-key="1smsj-0-0">Anatomy is a branch of biology. This branch of science in particular deals with organisms and their biological structure. Human anatomy, along with physiology and biochemistry, forms the basis of medicine.</span></div>
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Skeletal System

There are many words that are often the victim of mispronunciation. As a matter of fact, the word "often" is supposed to be pronounced without the "t" making it "offen." Even mispronunciation is often mispronounced as "mis-pro-nown-cee-a-tion."

Mermaids have been around as long as humans have told stories of the open sea. As early as 1,700 BCE the Babylonians worshiped a god with a human-like torso and the tail of a fish below the waist. Ancient sailors described alluring women who beckoned to them from the waves.

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Today, more than ever, people are embracing their cultural roots and exploring their ancestry in great detail.

Enteroviruses spread through the intestines, and there are dozens of them. They can cause a range of conditions, from colds to sepsis.

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