Tonsillitis is the soreness of the tonsils which are two oval pads of tissues found at the rear of the throat with one tonsil on both sides. Symptoms of tonsillitis typically include engorged tonsils, difficulty in swallowing, sore throat and tender lymph nodes found on the neck. The infection of tonsils can be caused by […]
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Childhood asthma is a condition in which the lungs and airways are easily inflamed whenever exposed to airborne pollen. Sometimes, childhood asthma can flare up with a cold or other infection of the respiratory tract. Childhood asthma cannot be cured and it will continue into adulthood, but with the right treatment, the affected child can
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Cavities are damaged areas in the hard surface of the teeth the will eventually turn into tiny openings or holes. Cavities which are also known as tooth decay or caries are caused by certain factors such as bacteria found in the mouth, eating certain foods, sipping on sugary drinks and poor mouth hygiene. If you
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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow which is a spongy tissue found inside the bones where the blood cells are made. You can learn more about this condition by enrolling in a course on first aid today. Symptoms of chronic lymphocytic leukemia Fatigue and fever An enlarged
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Hives are skin reactions that cause red and white itchy swelling that vary in size and appear and fade as the reaction continues. Chronic hives is a condition where the swelling last more than six weeks or recur again in months or years. Chronic hives is a cause of some underlying conditions like thyroid disease
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Carbon monoxide poisoning is an illness caused by too much exposure to carbon monoxide which is a colorless, unscented and flavorless type of gas. If breathing in plenty of carbon monoxide in the air, it can weaken the ability of the body in absorbing oxygen that can cause damage to the tissue and sometimes can
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Mouth cancer is a type of cancer that develops in any part of the mouth, areas where cancerous cells or tumors are seen in the gums, sides of the cheeks, roof of the mouth and under the tongue. Mouth cancers begin as a small, flat cell that are found in the lining of the mouth
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Bile reflux happens when the bile which is a digestive liquid that is produced in the liver, backs up into the stomach and esophagus which is the tube connecting the mouth and the stomach. Bile reflux goes together with acid reflux or heartburn where the stomach acid goes back into the esophagus. Symptoms of bile
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Acne is a skin condition that happens when follicles of hair becomes plugged with oil and dead skin cells. Acne usually appears on the face, neck, chest, back and shoulders. Pimples and bumps can heal slowly and when one begins to disappear, another one will begin to develop. Depending on the severity, acne can cause
Bags under the eyes are minimal swelling under the eyes and this is common as the person ages. With aging, the tissues found around the eyes and some of the muscles that support the eyelids become weak. Normal fats that help in supporting the eyes move into the lower eyelids which causes the eyelids to
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