Cavities are damaged areas in the hard surface of the teeth the will eventually turn into tiny openings or holes. Cavities which are also known as tooth decay or caries are caused by certain factors such as bacteria found in the mouth, eating certain foods, sipping on sugary drinks and poor mouth hygiene. If you […]
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Acne is a skin condition that happens when follicles of hair becomes plugged with oil and dead skin cells. Acne usually appears on the face, neck, chest, back and shoulders. Pimples and bumps can heal slowly and when one begins to disappear, another one will begin to develop. Depending on the severity, acne can cause
Lymphadenitis is a condition which the lymph nodes which is the tissues that is helping the body fight off illness becomes inflamed. Mesenteric lymphadenitis is an inflammation of the lymph nodes found in the membrane that attaches the intestines or bowel to the abdominal wall or mesentery and it usually results from an infection of
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a virus that causes infections of the lungs and the respiratory tract, and it usually affects children by age 2 as well as adults. In older adult and healthy children, the symptoms of respiratory syncytial virus are mild and imitate the common cold. Infection caused by respiratory syncytial virus can
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Trench mouth is a severe form of gingivitis that causes painful, bleeding and infected gum as well as ulcerations. The condition is likely to occur to people with poor nutrition and poor living conditions. Trench mouth is also known as necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (NUG) named after some soldiers who were stuck in the trenches during
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Shingles is a viral infection that can cause a painful rash and it develops on any part of the body. It appears as a single stripe of blisters that wraps around the left or right side of the torso. Shingles is caused a virus known as varicella-zoster which is the one that causes chickenpox. After
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Canker sores are very small and shallow lesions that appears on the soft tissue in the mouth or at the base of the gums. Canker sores do not occur on the face or the lips and they are not contagious, but they are painful and can make eating a difficult task. Canker sores just heal
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Viral gastroenteritis is an intestinal infection manifested by watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, vomiting or nausea and sometimes there is fever. Viral gastroenteritis is also known as stomach flu. A person can be affected by this condition through contact with an infected person or by drinking or eating contaminated food and water. Viral gastroenteritis is dangerous
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Nail fungus which is also known as onychomycosis is a condition that happens when a microscopic fungus enters the toenails or fingernails. Toenails are more susceptible to fungus infection than the fingernails. This infection is most common in people over the age of 60, diabetics and those with weakened immune system are susceptible to this
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Stomach bugs are bacteria, parasites and viruses that trigger the irritation of the gastrointestinal tract. An irritated gastrointestinal tract stops the ability of the body to absorb and sort out food properly. Stomach bugs are not deadly, but some are dangerous to children since gastroenteritis can cause dehydration. Appropriate first aid care must be provided
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