When a person develops warts, this is actually caused by the human papillomavirus, otherwise known as HPV. There are over 100 types of HPV that can cause warts, and there are just as many different types that a person can develop. There are common, flat, genital and plantar, just to name a few. These types […]
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When the bladder becomes inflamed it is known as cystitis. It is usually associated with an infection of the bladder and is more common in women. Â In most cases, this is more of a pain in everyday life, rather than being a medical emergency that requires immediate attention. In fact, mild cases are almost always
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What are the causes of hemorrhoids? Strain caused during bowel movements is a main cause. (A diet that has a shortage in fiber can be the outcome of constipation) Pregnancy, childbirth, heavy lifting and obesity. Prolonged standing or sitting may be the cause. Loss of muscle tone due to old age, an episiotomy, or rectal
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Overview A burn casualty will need different types of care depending on the kind and degree of his injury. Burns differ greatly from a common, fairly mild sunburn to a possibly deadly 3rd degree burn caused by open flames or electrocution. Here’s how to differentiate the three different categories of burn injuries and how to
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Unlike a cut, a puncture wound does not normally result in severe bleeding. Although excruciating, it may look harmless as the skin around the wound merely closes. But puncture wounds carry a possibility of infection and if left unattended can result in severe complications. Puncture wounds from nails Injuries caused by stepping on a nail that punctures
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Overview Splinters are bits of metal, glass, wood or other materials that get wedged underneath the skin. Splinters tend to be painful if they are wedged deep beneath the skin. Those positioned near the top of the skin are generally painless. Get rid of splinters so they lead to an infection. Prevention of splinters Wear shoes
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How to assess the victim Assessing the casualty is the primary step in performing first aid. Before you know what sort of care you need to provide, you must first decide exactly what is wrong with the causality. Apply these steps to evaluate the causality: Evaluating a conscious casualty: Approach casualty, and tell causality not
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Overview of anxiety Anxiety is a state of mental health where an individual starts distressing and repeatedly becomes nervous about too many things. But when the occurrence of worry and pressure rises and lasts for a lengthy period of time, it has certainly involves into a disorder, where you start stressing and fearing without any main
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Overview of abdominal pain Abdominal pain, often identified as tummy, belly or stomach ache, generally refers to spasms or a dismal ache in the abdomen. It’s generally short-term and caused by a slight upset or stomach infection. Stomach spasms are often due to swelling and trapped wind. This is a very standard problem that can
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Overview Pink eye is an additional name for conjunctivitis. Generally, it is caused by swelling of the external layer of the eye and on the interior of the eyelid that causes the eye to turn pink in color. It can be extremely infectious, and it is vital to detect the precise cause to make sure
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