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Soccer toe or “turf toe” is a sprain of the ligaments around the joint of the big toe. It functions as a hinge for up and down movement. Symptoms of soccer toe Pain around the area of the toe Pain with sudden bending of the toe Popping sound when bending the toe too far Stiffness […]
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Patellar tendinitis is an injury to the tendons that attaches the kneecap or patella to the shinbone. Generally, the patellar tendon with the muscles found at the front of the thigh function help in extending the knee for kicking, running and jumping. Patellar tendinitis is common in athletes performing frequent jumping such as in basketball
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Gingivitis is a common and mild form of disease of the gums or mild infection. Anyone can develop gingivitis but some people are not aware that they have this disease. Gingivitis causes redness, irritation, swelling and puffiness of the gums. The affected person might lose a tooth or have bad breath, receding gums and gums
Febrile seizure is a unique reaction of the brain to fever and usually on the first day of the fever. Generally, this is harmless and will not always indicate an underlying condition. Febrile seizure usually happens among children between the ages 9 months and 5 years with toddlers who are at highest risk. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5crX6ys9FA”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yANIfjow8SE Hepatitis means an inflammation of the liver. It can be caused by harmful chemicals or infectious agents. These infectious agents cause damage and inflammation of the liver that can be transmitted via fecal-oral route or sexual, parenteral, or perinatal route. The disease comes in different types, requiring various forms of treatment approach and management.
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Anemia, which literally means “too little blood,” is a condition of inadequate or impaired red blood cells that results in little hemoglobin in the blood. The red blood cells may not be enough or may be immature to function properly. Anemia may be caused by blood loss, premature or excessive blood cell destruction, defective red
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2Hu3At9nI8 A toothache can occur when we least expect it. The worst scenarios are when we aren’t able to see a dentist right away. Under this circumstance, it is important to learn how to manage a toothache in order to lessen the pain and its uncomfortable symptoms. While it is best to get to a dentist
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Each person has a different reaction to an insect bite. Some will have no significant reaction to it while there are others that react with great sensitivity to an insect bite. Common bites and stings from insects common occurs from bees, spiders, wasps, mosquitoes, hornets and fleas. When a person experiences pain in the bitten
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Burns can be classified into various degrees depending upon the extent of the tissue damage. Fire, heat, chemicals, electricity and hot water are just among the potential causes of tissue damage that occurs with burns. A first degree burn can be considered as a minor condition involving damage only to the outer layer of the
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Pregnancy is a beautiful phase for any woman, but is sometimes accompanied by unexpected conditions, which leads to: how does one deal with piles during pregnancy? Piles are also known as hemorrhoids, and if not addressed well, can be cause for a very horrendous period of time. Take note, however, that piles can occur in
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