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c. Frequent urination,
d. Blurred vision,

e. Increment of glucose level in blood,

f. Tingling in the hands, legs and the whole body, sometimes leading the patient
to be faint .

Preventive Measures

a. Low consumption of oily, sweet and spicy food,

b. Regular physical exercise,
c. Early treatment of the wounds or injuries ,

d. Avoidance of mental stress,

e. Immediate treatment after diagnosis

5. Heart Diseases

i. Heart Attack

Heart attack is caused by the blockage of blood circulation due to narrowing or
blocking of coronary arteries in our body. If there is formation of fat in the coronary
artery or blood clotting in the veins of the heart then this causes heart attack. This
disease mostly found in people above 40 years of age.

Causes

Modern life style, mental stress, diabetes, high blood pressure, excessive smoking,
alcoholism, obesity, genetics, etc. are the causes of heart attack.

Symptoms

a. Pain in the middle of the chest and excessive cold sweating,

b. Difficulty in breathing,

c. Sudden increase in blood pressure and thirst,

d. Rapid and difficult respiration, nausea and unsteady heart,

e. Pale, rubbernecking eyes and faint.
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