A ruptured tendon is a fairly uncommon instance where the tendon snaps or ruptures. The tendon is a fibrous tissue that attaches the muscle to the bone in the human body. The amount of force required for a tendon to snap is estimated to be more than five times the body weight. Due to the […]
Razor bumps are seen in men with tightly curved or curly hairs. They are also known as shaving bumps. Razor bumps are caused when the tip of the hair grows back under the skin or under the hair follicle and causes a reaction. This hair growth is called ingrown hair. Razor bumps cannot be actually
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. It is comparatively less common in the United States, but it is one of the serious types of skin cancers. It can result in a life threatening condition if it metastasizes to other parts of the body. In the recent years, the frequency with which its occurrence is
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Cases of rectal foreign bodies are not unheard of. The vast majority of these foreign bodies are inserted in the anus as a result of sexual misadventure. However, there are a few cases where the foreign body was inserted in the mouth and travels its way through the digestive tract and becomes lodged in the
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Canker sores are painful, small, round/ oval-shaped ulcers inside the mouth. Canker sores are also called aphthous ulcers. They can be found inside the cheek, under the tongue, base of the gums, soft palate or in the back of the throat and often make eating, and sometimes talking, uncomfortable. Mouth sores are generally non-contagious. It
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The most important element of assessment in the patient with infectious diarrhea is to determine the hydration status. The goal of rehydration is to correct the dehydration and prevent complications. Assessment includes evaluation of thirst, dryness of the oral mucous membranes, sunken eyes, weakened pulse and loss of skin turgor. Careful observation of any of
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Heart failure (HF) is the inability or the heart, to pump adequate blood to sufficiently meet the needs of the cells, tissues and organ systems for life sustaining oxygen and nutrients for it to function normally. In the past, HF was often referred to as congestive heart failure, because many patients experiencing pulmonary or peripheral congestion.
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Pulmonary edema is defined as an abnormal accumulation of fluid and secretions in the lung tissue, the alveolar space and lobar cavity and is considered a severe and life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical care and intervention. Individuals suffering from this pulmonary complication usually have other preexisting medical conditions that precipitated the occurrence of fluid congestion
Injuries resulting from animal or human bites can cause lacerations, punctures or avulsions. First aid is the same with open wounds but measures should be taken to prevent possible infection, particularly rabies. Human bites that cause skin puncture can become seriously infected since there is a host of bacteria in the mouth. Make sure to
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Cardiovascular emergencies are among the most common situations that trained first aiders and emergency rescue services handle. In this article, you will learn more about how cardiovascular diseases develop. Trained first aiders, paramedics and EMTs respond to countless cases of cardiovascular emergencies every year. Many of these emergencies are caused, directly or indirectly, by a
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