Thigh pain a type of pain that affects the area stretching from the pelvis to the knee. The thighs gives structural support and enable movement which are made up of bones, tendons, muscles, ligaments, blood vessels and the nerves. Muscles of the thigh provide movement while the tendons attach the thigh muscles to the bones […]
Toothache is one of the most common reasons for a visit to the dentist. It is described as pain in or around the tooth. Teeth are small calcified, white to yellow structures found inside the oral cavity. Humans use their teeth to break down food into smaller pieces so that it can be broken down
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A bunion is a bony bump that can be found on the joint at the base of the big toe and forms when the big toe pushes against the next toe, making the joint of the big toe bigger and starts to stick out. The skin that covers the bunion is red and sore. Wearing
A battery acid burn can cause skin damage, especially automotive batteries that contain sulphuric acid which are used to produce electric current. Some people suffer burns from battery acid if not carefully handled. Battery acid burns are categorized as chemical burns that usually happen in battery manufacturing units. Batteries can explode if an individual does
The horsefly is a member of the tabanidae family and there are about 1000 or more found throughout the world and the stripped horsefly and black horsefly are the most dangerous. Horseflies dwell in wet lands and prefers warm climate. They also help in the pollination of flowers especially the male horsefly which feeds on
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The pain due to inflammation of the pleura is called pleuritic chest pain. The pleura is a membrane that surrounds the lungs and made up of two layers – the inner membrane which function as a protective layer while the outer layer surrounds the chest cavity. Once these two layers of pleura move alongside each
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Freezing temperature and cold weather conditions can damage the body tissues, especially those that are exposed to the dry, freezing and windy weather. Frostnip is a mild form of frostbite and considered as the initial phase before frostbite sets in. Prolonged exposure to cold without treatment can lead to frostbite and causes permanent damage to
Occipital neuralgia is a form of headache caused by the occipital nerve which are found in the upper neck at the rear upper part of the head. It can cause pinched nerves, direct trauma, gout, diabetes, infection and inflammation of the blood vessel. There are two occipital nerves which stimulates the nerve muscle of the
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Everyone experiences back strain every now and then. Suffering from strained back can be annoying. Pain and stiffness of the back prevents a person from engaging in daily routine work. This condition is caused by injury to the back muscle, usually the muscles and tendons of the lower back. The back muscles typically bear much
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Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that occurs on diabetic people. High blood sugar can harm nerve fibers throughout the body, but diabetic neuropathy causes damage on the nerve found in the legs and feet. Depending on the affected nerves, the symptoms can range from pain and numbness in the extremities, problems with
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