Knuckles are bony prominences that can be felt when clenching the fist. Knuckles are strong and do not break easily. A broken knuckle causes pain, swelling and stiffness and affects the daily activities of the individual. The hand is made up of finger bones and bones found in the palm. The bones of the fingers […]
Swelling of the jaw is a symptom that is characterized by swelling that causes the jaw to become larger than the normal or a lump develops on the jaw. Jaw swelling develops with a buildup of fluid in the skin found above the jaw or inflammation of the jaw. Mild swelling of the jaw can
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Exfoliative cheilitis is a condition where the lips becomes dry, flaky and peels constantly, and the lips turn red and develops fissures and cracks which causes pain. A person suffering from this condition becomes depressed and might want to stay secluded and any socializing events with other people are usually avoided. This is due to
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Whitlow is a very painful condition that affects the tip of fingers or toes. Whitlow on the toes is not common as on the fingers, but sometimes it can develop, and usually it is the great toe that is affected. Whitlow is caused by bacterial infection and sometimes caused by herpes and fungal infection. An
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The hip is a joint which makes a person capable of sitting, walking, jumping and running. It is categorized as a ball and socket joint that is formed by the round ball like surface of the femur which is also known as the thigh bone and a bowl-shaped cavity which is known as acetabulum of
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Teething is the most painful period for the infant and also for the parents. Babies become strange when their teeth start to grow from the gums. The gums are swelling and red and the baby is drooling, and sometimes there is fever, diarrhea, cough and cold. Babies are most uncomfortable at night because of the
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People who play volleyball and basketball are susceptible to jammed finger. It is an impact injury with agonizing pain and swelling in the finger joint. The finger can be jammed when an object hits the fingertips and will cause instant pain and swelling in the finger. The finger cannot be moved because of severe pain.
There is difficulty moving around with a jammed toe. The toe is swollen, sore and there is limited mobility and can be caused by a minor sprain. The sprain occurs when the toe collides against a hard object while walking barefoot and it can also be a cause of playing sports while landing up in
Abrasion is basically a break in the surface of the skin where the epidermis has been scraped or broken and categorized as superficial wounds in the skin. There is mild oozing of blood and can be painful. Abrasions can cause severe pain because there are many nerve endings that are exposed. Abrasions usually occur in
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Blackheads are a form of acne and they look like small yellowish or black bumps or plug in the pores and caused by abundant oil in the skin. Blackheads usually occur in the nose or the chin area but they can also occur in other areas such as the ear. By enrolling in a first aid
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