Toxic shock syndrome is a rare but serious disease caused by a bacterial infection. The most common culprit is the toxins by the Staphylococcus aureus (Staph) bacterium. A similar condition is caused by the Streptococcal (Strep) genus, called the Toxic Shock-Like Syndrome. However, not all infections caused by staph and strep lead to toxic shock […]
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Overview Pink eye is an additional name for conjunctivitis. Generally, it is caused by swelling of the external layer of the eye and on the interior of the eyelid that causes the eye to turn pink in color. It can be extremely infectious, and it is vital to detect the precise cause to make sure
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Blepharitis is an inflammation that develops on the margins of the eyelid when bacteria normally found in the lid cause the lash follicles to become swollen, crusty and reddened. Blepharitis does not cause dangerous complications but the irritation that becomes chronic requires proper care in order to prevent conjunctivitis or loss of eyelashes. There are
Quinsy is a dangerous complication of tonsillitis which is also known as peritonsillar abscess and this condition is common in teenagers and adults, but can also occur in babies and children. This is the formation of an abscess that surrounds the tonsillar space. Quinsy happens when the infection from the area of the tonsil spreads
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An underarm yeast infection is caused by the fungus Candida albicans. It causes severe itchiness, redness and burning sensation. Yeast infection can happen in any part of the body and usually in the genitalia of women, but it can also happen in men. Women and men can be affected by the infection in the skin,
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As the name suggests, traveler’s diarrhea is diarrhea that is experienced by travelers who are away from their homes. Generally, it is characterized by having three or more loose to liquid bowel movements within a span of one day. It is said to be the most common illness to befall a traveler, affecting an estimated
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Blisters are tiny bumps with fluid on the surface of the skin and usually the upper layer of the skin. The fluid is a clear serum but sometimes when there is infection, the fluid becomes pus. Sometimes, a blister has blood such as in cases when there is pinching of the finger between two surfaces.
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Lip piercing has been practiced since the ancient times in various places as a custom and became a fashion trend in recent times. For some people, body piercing is a symbol of attraction, but it has its own pros and cons. Individuals who had body piercings, especially the lip piercing have suffered infection that is
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The tongue is small in size but it has a big and influential role in human life. The tongue is a part of the oral cavity. A swelling gland under the tongue is the effect of a swollen salivary gland. The mouth has tiny salivary glands found in different areas. Salivary glands produces saliva which
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Tonsillitis is the soreness of the tonsils which are two oval pads of tissues found at the rear of the throat with one tonsil on both sides. Symptoms of tonsillitis typically include engorged tonsils, difficulty in swallowing, sore throat and tender lymph nodes found on the neck. The infection of tonsils can be caused by
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