April 2018

Cold sore

A cold sore is a small-sized, painful blister that forms on or around the lips or within the mouth or nose. The sores generally manifest if an individual is sick or stressed. The cold sores can be brought about by the herpes simplex virus. Take note that the fluid within the blisters contain the live

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Bruised knee

A bruised knee results to pain and evident discoloration in the kneecap. The injury typically occurs after sustaining a direct blow or strike to the kneecap. This is likely to occur from falling onto the joint or being struck by a hard or solid object. What are the signs? Knee pain Aching sensation under the

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