Sea lice are small larvae of the jellyfish with stinging cells. Their bites can be seen under the bathing suit as a red rash with small blisters. They are also called ocean itch, sea bather’s rash, pica-pica, beach lice and sea poisoning. These sea creatures have stinging cells on the body called nematocytes. When they […]
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The ulnar collateral ligament is an injury to the ligament in the elbow. The ligaments are bands of tissue that attaches one bone to another to form a joint. The ulnar collateral ligament is found in the medial elbow. They become damaged overtime from an acute injury due to overuse and repetitive stress damage such
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Caterpillar sting causes minor symptoms or a dangerous allergic reaction. Generally, caterpillars are the adolescent forms of butterflies and moths. They have stinging fibers and hairs, which is a form of protections against predators. Sometimes, these fibers have toxins that penetrate the skin when they are released and result to pain, itching and contact dermatitis.
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Corneal flash burn is damage due to overexposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun and other sources of light such as the welder’s arch or camera flash. It is sunburn to the surface of the eye. It results to pain and difficulty with vision. Symptoms of a corneal flash burn Sensitivity to light Bloodshot eyes
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Dry eye develops if the tears could not provide sufficient lubrication for the eyes. Tears can also be inadequate when the eyes produce poor quality tears. Tears moisturizes the eyes, they provide electrolytes and enzymes that eliminates bacteria in the eyes. They are also rich in proteins for healthy eyes. They cover the whole eye
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Cauliflower ear is characterized by swelling of the ear due to a blood clot. Generally, the blood clot causes damage to the tissue that will result to a lumpy appearance of the ear that resembles a cauliflower. The ear is susceptible to this injury since it projects from the head. The supply of blood to
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Solar plexus is one of the important parts of the body positioned beneath the chest and above the abdomen. It is essential for the functioning of various areas of the body such as the kidneys, stomach, gall bladder, spleen, small intestines and the liver. Solar plexus is also called celiac plexus which is a collection
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Uterine fibroids are lumps growing on the uterus. Generally, the fibroids can be on the inside, or on the outside or in the wall of the uterus. Furthermore, this condition is common in women in their 30s and 40s. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xATLRQNxyhI Types of fibroids Subserosal fibroids affect 50% of the outer area of the uterus and
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Costochondritis arises when the cartilage found between the rib and breastbone or sternum becomes swollen and inflamed. It is a common cause of chest pain in adolescents and children. What are the causes? Frequent minor damage to the chest wall Respiratory infections due to viruses Relapsing polychondritis Fibromyalgia Reactive arthritis Bacterial infections from using recreational
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Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spaces in the spine which puts plenty of pressure on the nerves that travel through the spine. It usually happens in the lower back and the neck. It causes pain in the nerve and weakness of the muscles in the back and the spine. This condition develops due
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