A sunburn is something everyone experiences at times in their lives when they go out to the beach and lie under the sun expecting to get a golden tan. When the skin is exposed to prolonged periods of time under the sun, the skin burns and becomes red and irritated. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGX9yHnbcsE When sunburn develops, your […]
Diving ear pain is one of the most common complaints of scuba divers caused by the water pressure that increases on the external surface of the eardrum as the diver descends deeper underwater. As the pressure on the external side of the eardrum increases, ensure there is balance which causes the Eustachian tube to open
Tetanus is a bacterial disease that is potentially life-threatening if left untreated. This disease affects the nervous system, resulting to sore muscle contractions, especially the jaw and neck muscles. Because of the muscle contractions, it can affect your ability to breath which is the reason why it is a life-threatening disease. Tetanus has no cure
A bunion is an abnormal growth of bone interrupting the structure of foot bone. Generally, they form at the bottom of the big toe on the outside of the toe. Furthermore, the big toe turns towards the second toe gradually changing the skeletal structure of the big toe. It results to protrusion, inflammation and pain.
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A keloid is a scar growing beyond what is needed in healing a broken skin. Generally, it is characterized by a large, shiny and raised bump that develops or lines the skin. It forms as injuries in the skin starts to heal but they can become large than the original wound or cut. It is
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Adenoiditis is a condition which causes inflammation of the adenoids due to infection. Adenoids are lymphatic tissues that fight infections in the body such as viruses and bacteria. Adenoids are located at the back of the nose and roof of the mouth. In addition, this condition causes difficulty in breathing and persistent respiratory infections. Adenoids
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Bruised buttock causes bleeding in the muscles due to direct impact on the area by a blunt object such as a hard ball and from a fall. It will cause breaking of tiny vessels of blood found in the substance of the buttock and result to bleeding under the skin of the buttock area. People
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Retrocalcaneal bursitis in a condition that causes swelling of the retrocalcaneal bursa found at the back of the heel bone or the calcaneal bone. The retrocalcaneal bursa is a slippery sac that is filled with fluid that cushions and lubricates the area amidst the heel bone and the Achilles tendon. Irritation of the bursa causes
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Fibrositis is an inflammation of the tough, muscular nodules found between the shoulder blades. When this area becomes tensed and stressed, tiny buds of tissue will protrude on weak areas in the muscles, membranous capsule becomes pinched and low supply of blood. The nodules cause pain and press on the nerves and cause severe pain
Myalgia is pain that starts in the muscles, usually due to excessive straining or overstretching of groups of muscles. Muscles can be found in every part of the body. Myalgia usually affects the skeletal muscles which supports the bone and the surrounding areas. Muscle pain can be felt in a single muscle or groups of