Bedbugs feed on human blood. The color of bedbugs is reddish brown, oval and flat like the size of the seeds of an apple. During day time, bedbugs hide in the cracks and crevices of the beds, headboards, box springs and frames of beds. When it comes to bedbug bites, it is important that you […]
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Folliculitis is a skin condition where the hair follicles become inflamed. It is caused by fungal or bacterial infections. It appears like small red bumps or white-headed pimples found around the hair follicles, which is the tiny pockets where each hair grows. The infection can spread and can result into non-healing and crusty sores and
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A baker’s cyst is a cyst filled with fluid that causes a protuberance and there is a sensation of tightness that is felt behind the knee and the pain is severe when it is fully flexed or extending the knee. A baker’s cyst is also known as a popliteal cyst and it is the problem
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Allergy on peanuts is common among young children. The symptoms of peanut allergy range from a minimal irritation to a life-threatening response also known as anaphylaxis. Some people end up with a serious problem even when tiny amounts of peanut are consumed. If a person or a child has allergy to peanuts, seek medical help
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Molds are the microscopic fungal spores or remains of fungi that can trigger allergic rhinitis if inhaled. The small, spores of mold invade the protective mechanism of the nose as well as the upper respiratory tract and eventually reaching the lungs. Some people with symptoms of mold allergy may be caused by eating some certain
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Dust mite allergy is an allergic response to miniature bugs that lives in house dust. Signs of dust mite allergy are sneezing and runny nose, and sometimes asthma can be experienced, like wheezing and difficulty in breathing. Dust mites are related to ticks and spiders and too small to see without a microscope. Dust mites
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A stiff neck is a symptom of certain conditions affecting any structures in the neck. The neck is comprised of seven cervical vertebrae which are called the building blocks of the spine and neck. Inside the neck are organs and other structures like the neck muscles, veins and arteries as well as the lymph glands, parathyroid
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Urinary tract is the system that makes urine and carries it out of the body. It includes the bladder and the kidneys along with the tubes that functions in connecting them. Urinary tract infections are bladder infections that are not serious conditions if they are treated right away. In case a bladder infection is not
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Meningitis is the swelling of the lining that surrounds the brain and the spinal cord, and triggered by an infection. Infections usually happen in children, teens, and young adults as well as older adults who have long-term illness or a weakened immune system. There are two kinds of meningitis – viral and bacterial. Viral meningitis
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Mumps is a contagious viral infection that affects children. There is swelling in one or both salivary glands that are found on the sides of the face and these are also known as the parotid glands. When they are swollen, the person affected develops a “hamster like” face. Once a person has mumps, they become
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