Diphtheria is an acute infectious disease that is caused by toxin-producing bacteria known as corynebacterium diphtheria. It affects the mucus lining of the upper respiratory tract, usually the tonsils, throat and the nose. A characteristic mark of diphtheria is the thick grey-coated layer found at the back of the throat. If this layer is removed, […]
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Bleeding from the nose is a frightening situation not only for the affected person but also for others who are not accustomed to see one. Nose bleeding is not common in children and older people. There are several factors that causes nose bleeding whether at night or in the morning. There are factors that cause
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Freezing temperature and cold weather conditions can damage the body tissues, especially those that are exposed to the dry, freezing and windy weather. Frostnip is a mild form of frostbite and considered as the initial phase before frostbite sets in. Prolonged exposure to cold without treatment can lead to frostbite and causes permanent damage to
Occipital neuralgia is a form of headache caused by the occipital nerve which are found in the upper neck at the rear upper part of the head. It can cause pinched nerves, direct trauma, gout, diabetes, infection and inflammation of the blood vessel. There are two occipital nerves which stimulates the nerve muscle of the
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Everyone experiences back strain every now and then. Suffering from strained back can be annoying. Pain and stiffness of the back prevents a person from engaging in daily routine work. This condition is caused by injury to the back muscle, usually the muscles and tendons of the lower back. The back muscles typically bear much
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