An absence seizure is a condition where you blank or stare into space for a brief period. Generally, this commonly occurs in children and typically does not cause any long-term problems. These kinds of seizures are often set off by a period of hyperventilation. This condition usually occurs in children between the age of four […]
Allergic rhinitis or hay fever is a condition where signs and symptoms of a cold show up without the presence of a virus infection. Generally, hay fever is caused by an allergic reaction instead and affects everyone from time to time in their lives. Allergens such as dust, pollen and animal fur are the common
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Knee pain is a prevalent complaint due to numerous causes that affect individuals of all ages. Generally, knee pain can be due to an injury such as a torn ligament or cartilage or due to an underlying medical condition such as gout or arthritis and even infections. Characteristics of knee pain The location and severity
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A cone snail sting is caused by handling a cone snail. The sting usually happens when divers in deep reef waters handle the snails. Generally, the sting of this snail can penetrate gloves. In addition, the snail injects fast acting venom from its tooth that looks like a dagger to kill its prey. Causes of
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Human bites are wounds caused by humans. Just like animal bites, these bites can also be dangerous and lead to an infection and complications if left untreated. Human bites are the third most common type of bites that are seen in emergency rooms. The most common reason that caused the bite is children. Because of
Motion sickness is a condition where a person feels uneasy and/or dizzy accompanied by nausea which may lead to vomiting. This is caused once the motion perceived with your inner ear is contradictory from the motion that you see. This is a usual condition that occurs in people who travel by car, boat or plane.
Contact dermatitis is a condition where a red, itchy rash appears on the skin. This occurs when your skin becomes in direct contact with a material that triggers an allergic response. The rash poses no threat and is not transmissible or dangerous but instead is very uncomfortable. This can be caused by many substances, such
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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
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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