A sore tongue can be caused by infections such as oral thrush, mouth ulcers, burning mouth syndrome or burning tongue syndrome. The tongue is the part of the body that is very sensitive and having a sore tongue causes a lot of pain and discomfort. Causes of a sore tongue Accidentally biting the tongue Injuring […]
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Scabs are common symptoms of skin infection, injury and immune system skin disorders. A scab is the result of the healing process where new skin grows over damaged skin. Scabs form in conditions that affects one area of a skin with more generalized conditions such as chickenpox, shingles, or eczema. Blisters, abrasions, lacerations and burns
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Nickel allergy is an allergy that develops where the skin touches a harmless substance. It is usually associated with earrings and other jewelry. Nickel allergy is a form of dermatitis called allergic contact dermatitis. It is characterized by red, itchy rashes and raised bumps that develop on the skin. The skin will appear swollen along
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A paintball welt or bruise is the pooling of blood in a specific area of the body due to an impact during the game. Welts or bruises happens when the capillaries or tiny blood vessels breaks due to the shock or blow to the skin. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8v_SpfDHHHE Paintball is a game of strategy, fun and action
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Frostbite is an injury due to freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. Generally, it is characterized by skin becoming very cold, red and becomes numb, hard and pale. Frostbite usually affect the toes, fingers, nose, ears, cheeks and chin. Exposure of skin to cold and windy weather increases the risk for frostbite but skin
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Shaking is an involuntary rhythmic contraction and relaxation of muscles that involves twitching movements that usually affect the hands, arms, eyes, face and trunk. Most shaking is common in the hands and sometimes it can be symptoms of another neurological disorder. Generally, there are many reasons why the body is shaking. It can due to
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Rug burns are a form of first degree burn due to friction. The friction caused by contact of skin and the rug generates mild heat. It damages the tissue in the upper skin layer. Rug burns and other forms of first degree burn do not usually progress to a serious medical condition but can be
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Shin splints triggers pain from overusing or repetitive straining of the muscles that are located next to the shinbone or tibia of the lower leg. Sometimes, the condition causes inflammation of the tibial periosteum or thin sheath of tissue that wraps around the tibia. Runners, hikers, military recruits and dancers are susceptible to this condition.
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Running on a treadmill is an impact sport that can cause knee pain. The knee pain is caused by lack of spinal rotation during striding, over pronation and incline running. Generally, treadmill maintains a steady speed which makes it difficult for the body to adjust to its speed as needed. The treadmill forces the runner
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The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body which is located at the base of the spinal cord and radiates all the way down at the rear of the legs up to the toes. Sometimes, a vertebral disc can swell out of its position and press on the sciatic nerve. This cause minor
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