An anal abscess is a painful condition with the accumulation of pus near the anus which can be caused by infection of the small anal glands. A common type of abscess is the perianal abscess which develops as a painful boil-like swelling found near the anus. These are usually colored red and warm when touched. […]
Bruxism or teeth grinding is the most serious form of dental disorder. The condition is difficult to detect in the early stages and eventually cause clenching and grinding of the teeth with severe movement of the jaw. The affected person suffers from facial pain caused by clenching which is the clamping of the top and
A skin that repeatedly rubs against skin or clothing becomes red, irritated and painful, and this condition is known as chafing. This condition becomes worse with constant sweating and being overweight and the friction increases when there is plenty of pressure, humidity, heat and excessive cold and dryness. Chafing can happen in any part of
Gastritis is a condition where there is inflammation of the lining of the stomach and caused by bacteria that also causes stomach ulcers. Constant use of certain pain medications, injuries and drinking alcoholic beverages can lead to the development of gastritis. Gastritis that happens suddenly or develops in a slow manner can cause ulcers and
Running is the simplest way to exercise and has physical and psychological advantage to overall health. Regular running helps in maintaining overall fitness and health of a person. Many runners, both beginners and seasoned athletes can suffer from sore muscles, usually the calf muscles. A beginner runner usually experiences pain in the calf and thigh
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Animal bites are frequent occurrence anywhere annually and children are more susceptible to animal bites than adults and the most prevalent are dog bites. The common complication of animal bites is infection of the skin and rabies. By knowing how to clean and care for a bite caused by dogs, the high risk for potential
A tension headache is described as scattered, mild to moderate pain felt in the head that has a sensation of a tight band around the head, squeezing it tighter around the temples and pain can also be felt in the scalp or neck. Tension headaches are caused by reactions to depression, stress, anxiety and injury.
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in the urinary system such as the kidneys, ureters, urethra and bladder. This infection usually affects the lower urinary tract which is the urethra and the bladder. Women are more susceptible to develop UTI than men. In most cases, the bladder causes pain and irritation. Once it
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Bull ants are ferocious insects but the sting is not hooked and does not remain in the body of the victim. The bull ant is capable of stinging an individual repeatedly and the stinger is found in its abdomen. The bull ant workers feed on other insects as well as honeydew from scale insects. The
Chronic fatigue syndrome is also called myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) which is a condition that makes a person feel so tired and not capable of performing normal and daily activities. The condition becomes worse when performing physical and mental activities. It affects several systems of the body such as muscle pain, weakness, impaired memory and insomnia.
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