A puncture wound is something you’d get when you step, or a part of your body applies pressure on a sharp object, like a nail. The difference from a puncture wound and a cut is that the wound is much smaller and can cause serious infections and complications. A puncture wound can also contain a […]
Heel fissures are also called cracked heels. This condition happens when skin on the bottom and the outer edge of the heel becomes dry, flaky and hard. Sometimes, it causes deep fissures that are painful and bleeding. Yellow or brown calluses can form around the edge of the heel. Women are more susceptible to this
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Wasp stings are common during summer when people spend longer times outside. Wasps have a stinger which contains venom that is transmitted to humans during a sting. The wasp can sting many times as the stingers remain intact. Even if the stinger is not lodged in the skin, the venom can cause irritations and pain.
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Cubital tunnel syndrome is brought about by excessive pressure placed on the ulnar nerve found in the elbow. It results to tingling or numbness of the small and ring fingers as well as achiness and weakness of the hand and forearm. This condition is a type of neuropathy due to nerve compression. Symptoms of cubital
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Welder’s flash is a sore condition caused by overexposure to ultraviolet light. Generally, the transparent tissue covering the eyes or cornea is damaged. In addition, it results to “sunburn” condition on the cornea. Symptoms of welder’s flash Increased sensitivity to light Mild to severe pain in the affected eye/eyes Blurry vision Bloodshot eyes Irritated eyes
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A scorpion sting can be quite painful and sometimes dangerous. Generally, small children and old people are more susceptible this condition and result to serious complications. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IklCF496ikY Symptoms of a scorpion sting At first, tingling, burning or numbing sensation of the bitten area Severe pain Thick tongue Difficulty in swallowing Problems with vision Roving movements
Heel pain is a common problem of the foot that causes interruption of the daily regular movements. Generally, pain is felt on the bottom of the heel or in the arch of the foot. The pain occurs gradually and can be severe especially in the morning upon waking up. In addition, wearing flat shoes can
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A sebaceous cyst is a benign, firm sac that develops in the skin and sometimes forms a lump that is shaped like a dome and is attached to the epidermis that can be moved over the tissues. The sac is filled with sebum that looks like cheese and greasy. It usually happens on the shoulder,
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The wolf spider is one of the dangerous species of spider. It is usually mistaken for a tarantula. They are also called “hunting spider” and “ground spider.” They are active hunters and do not spin webs on their prey. Generally, the spider stalk their prey and pounce on them. They bite if they are threatened
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A baker’s cyst is also called a popliteal cyst. It is a fluid-filled swelling at the back of the knee due to the swelling and inflammation of the tissues. Symptoms of baker’s cyst Locking or clicking sound can be heard in the joint of the knee Pain in the knee and calf when bending or
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