Urticaria or hives is described as an elevated, itchy rash that develops on the skin. It can develop on one part of the body or spread over large areas. The rash is quite itchy and varies in size from a few millimeters up to the size of a hand. Even though the affected region can […]
Mastoiditis is a bacterial infection which affects the mastoid bone which is found behind the ear. This condition is considered serious and quite prevalent among children but adults can sometimes be affected. The mastoid bone has a characteristic honeycomb structure that contains air spaces known as mastoid cells. These mastoid cells maintain the air space
Fainting is abrupt, brief loss of consciousness that results in a fall. In most instances, when an individual faint, he/she will regain consciousness in 1-2 minutes. Nevertheless, the uncommon forms of fainting can be considered as medical emergencies. Call for an ambulance if an individual who fainted does not regain consciousness within 2 minutes. What
An ice pack is a widely used and effective treatment in alleviating the pain and inflammation due to minor injuries. The cold or ice packs are available in various forms such as gel packs and packets that are designed to turn cold instantly without requiring freezing. You can even prepare your own pack by wrapping
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Flatulence is simply passing gas from the digestive tract. It is commonly called as “farting” or “passing wind”. Flatulence is often laughed about but if it is excessive, it can be a cause of awkwardness and causes uneasiness around others. Nevertheless, it is controlled with changes to the lifestyle and diet. It is a normal
Decongestants are medications that provide brief relief for a stuffed or blocked nose. These can help alleviate the symptoms of conditions such as flu, common cold, hay fever, sinusitis and other allergic reactions. The medication works by reducing the swelling of the blood vessels in the nose that opens up the airways. What are the
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Infection can be passed on via blood or bodily fluids that can be mixed with blood such as saliva. It is important to note that these are called blood-borne viruses. The risk for infection being transmitted in this manner mainly depends on the form of infection and manner on how one comes in contact with
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Pressure sores are areas of damaged skin and tissue triggered by being seated or lying in one position for long periods of time. This places pressure on certain parts of the body. The pressure can disrupt the blood supply to the skin and tissues beneath the skin. If the position is not changed often, the
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Heat rash is simply skin irritation that stings and reddens the skin. If an adult or child has a heat rash, the skin will feel itchy and small bumps might form and there is a prickly, tingling pain. It is important to note that a heat rash typically develops during warm, humid weather. If an
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Gangrene involves the decay of the body tissues and eventually die due to poor supply of blood. Even though it can occur in any part of the body, gangrene typically occurs in areas with small blood vessels such as the fingers and toes since the arteries supplying these structures are susceptible to blockage than the
