Keratosis pilaris is a harmless condition of the skin which causes small and hard bumps that makes the skin feel like sandpaper. The bumps are usually light-colored and develop on the upper arms, thighs and buttocks and sometimes there is swelling and redness. Sometimes, they can develop on the face. Causes Keratosis pilaris can be […]
Concussion is a type of traumatic injury on the brain, usually caused by blows or bumps to the head which affects the brain. It normally resolves itself in an hour or days, but sometimes the symptoms become severe and persistent. In a simple concussion, the person experiences the symptoms in a few hours or days
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Oral thrush develops due to the overproduction of fungus known as Candida albicans which is form of yeast. It looks like white creamy spots that occur in the tongue, mouth and the cheeks. They are very painful and bleed when lightly scratched. Candida albicans is usually found in the mouth and can be controlled from
Insomnia is a sleep disturbance that affects children where they have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep during the night. Insomnia can be classified based on duration such as short or long-term as well as the frequency and severity of the problem. Short term insomnia happens for just a few days up to weeks and
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Tinnitus is a noise ringing in the ears and it is a symptom of an underlying condition such as age-related loss of hearing, injury on the ear or a circulatory system disorder. Tinnitus is not a serious condition, but it can become worse when the person ages. Symptoms Phantom noises in the ears such as
Bedbugs and small insects with six legs that spend the day hiding and come out during night time to feed. The bugs inject an anesthetic in order to keep their victims from feeling anything and an anticoagulant in order to keep the blood flowing. Bedbugs cause small-sized hives that covers the area where they have
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Croup is an infection which affects the respiratory system including the larynx, trachea and bronchial tubes in the lungs which is usually caused by virus and sometimes by bacterial infection. In some cases, croup can cause infection of the upper respiratory tract which is known as bacterial tracheitis or epiglottis which requires medical help immediately.
Nickel allergy is a common cause of allergic contact dermatitis which is an itchy rash that happens when the skin comes in contact with a harmless substance. It can be caused by earrings and jewelry used for body piercings and nickel can also be found in some items such as coins, zippers, cell phones and
Heat stroke is a condition that happens once the body temperature rises up to 104 degrees F or higher. In most cases, an individual initially starts as heat cramps or even heat exhaustion but progresses to heat stroke which is a severe condition if not properly treated. The organs of the body start to swell
Razor burn is a common condition which causes irritation and development of rash after the area has been shaved and usually occurs after a few minutes after shaving and oftentimes disappears within a few hours and can linger for days. The severity of a razor burn depends on the main cause such as using a
