Bone spurs which is also known as osteophytes are protrusions or extensions beyond the normal limits or above the surface. Bone spurs in the heel do not usually cause symptoms initially. Heel spurs are calcium deposits that will cause protrusion of the heel bone. They are usually associated with plantar fasciitis which is a painful […]
An ingrown hair is a severely sore condition of the nose which happens once the clipped hair curls back within the skin of the nose. It can grow sideways below the skin and it is caused by a faulty pattern of shaving and trimming hair inside the nose. The hair in the nose grows inward
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Impetigo is a highly contagious infection of the skin that usually develops on the neck, face, arms and the legs. This condition can be caused by streptococcus pyogenes and staphylococcus aureus bacteria which infect the skin through a cut, injury or an insect bite or it can be injured due to some underlying conditions such
Bed sores are known as pressure sores which are lesions, cuts or swelling which are caused by extended pressure on any area of the body and frequently affects the bony areas of the body. People who are handicapped, paralyzed, disabled and bedridden are more susceptible to develop bed sores because they cannot change their position
Soleus muscle is also called the calf muscle which is located in the back of the lower leg. A strained calf muscle happens when there is a tear in fibers of the muscle and it can be caused by fatigue, tight calf muscles. Participating in sports increases the risk of developing a soleus strain. Strains
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Tetanus is a disease that occurs in humans when an open wound is contaminated by the spores of the bacteria clostridium tetani and also bites from animals. It can cause infection when the spores begins to grow and develops into bacterial cells and grow in the body and produce a vicious neuro toxin which is
Poison sumac is a plant that belongs to the same family such as poison ivy and poison oak. This plant can trigger an allergy when in close contact with the leaves, stem and the fruits. Some parts of poison sumac when it is rubbed against the skin can cause an allergic reaction due to the
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Red wasp is also called paper wasp and makes their nest under the attic of the house and other structures such as plants and leaves. Wasp stings triggers severe allergic reactions that range from localized pain and swelling to severe symptoms such as excessive swelling, hives, dizziness, vomiting and nausea. In most cases, these reactions
Rotator cuff tendinitis is a condition that affects the tendons and muscles that function in helping with the movement of the shoulder joint. Tendinitis is the inflammation and irritations of the tendons. Rotator cuff tendinitis is also known as impingement syndrome. Rotator cuff tendinitis usually happens over time which can be caused by keeping the
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A pinched nerve in some parts of the body can be severely debilitating for a person with symptoms that affects the daily activities. Compression of a nerve is a type of damage on the nerve or set of nerves such as the nerve that carry messages to and from the brain to a specific area.
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