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Gout is a form of arthritis that triggers intense abrupt pain, redness and swelling in the involved joint and usually affects the great toe, ankle and the knee. In some cases, it can also affect the fingers, elbow and other joints in the body. Gout is caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals. Once […]
Hematemesis is simply known as vomiting blood. When there is blood in vomit, it usually connotes of a serious medical problem, as it may indicate that there is bleeding along the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The upper gastrointestinal tract is comprised of the mouth, esophagus, stomach and the duodenum, first part of the small intestine.
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Overview Of Allergies An essential way of monitoring your allergy is to decrease the indoor allergens that activate your symptoms. You can do this by cleaning carefully and frequently. If you have a sensitivity to certain allergens, take as much care in decreasing the amount of allergens in your house as you do in avoiding allergens
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Overview Of Dehydration Dehydration is the unnecessary loss of fluids from the body. If the body loses more fluids than it actually replaces, this will cause dehydration. Usually, the depletion of fluids is indicated by thirstiness and is replaced by drinking. If the fluid lost is not substituted, dehydration occurs, and can result in kidney
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Overview Of A Broken Finger A broken finger is a standard injury often resulting from a fall, a sports-related injury or another kind of trauma sustained to the finger. It generally takes up to 6 weeks to heal. A crack in the bone is also referred to as a fracture. Identifying Between A Broken And Injured
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Itching armpits is a common problem among men and women that can cause discomfort and irritation. This condition is known as pruritus and the symptoms caused by itchy armpits vary and depends on any underlying condition. Scratching the itch temporarily lessens the symptoms, but it can cause an infection through lacerations due to scratching. An
Croup is a spasmodic barking cough and hoarseness caused by inflammation of the upper respiratory tract organs such as the larynx and the trachea. Children 2-4 years are more susceptible to spasmodic croup and sometimes occur among children 5-6 years old. Spasmodic croup is caused by infection or can be caused by an allergic reaction.
A cough is the reaction of the body to irritants such as allergens, mucus, stomach acids or odor that affects the respiratory tract. Coughing clears foreign secretions or substances from the lungs in order to avoid infection. Some conditions such as infections of the respiratory tract, postnasal drip, acid reflux and bronchitis can cause coughing
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