Mastitis is an infection that develops in the tissue of the breast and causes symptoms such as warmth, pain, swelling and redness of the affected breast and sometimes there is chills and fever. This condition usually affects lactating women who breast feed their babies, but in rare cases it can also happen in non-lactating women. […]
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A stye is a firm, red lump that develops on the eyelids that looks similar to a pimple and causes pain. Stye is filled with pus and just heals by itself in a few days. Stye develops along the outer edges of the eyelids and can also develop in inner area. In most cases, a
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common condition that usually affects women when going through the ovulation process. Several symptoms experienced by women during this period are very unpleasant such as a combination of psychological, physical, emotional and mood disturbances after the ovulation period. This unpleasant feeling usually disappears with menstrual flow. The severity of the
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Rheumatism is a collection of painful conditions that usually affects different parts of the body but in some cases, it can also affect the internal organs such as the lungs, kidneys, heart and even the skin. Rheumatism is also called fibromyalgia or fibromyositis which is more likely to occur among the elderly and middle aged
Sore nipples can be experienced by women during their reproductive cycle and it is a symptom of pregnancy. Sore breast can be an indication of many things such as changes that takes place in the body of a woman. Sometimes sore nipples can be caused by injuries or external factors. Women who are breastfeeding can
Cold sores or fever blisters are caused by the herpes simplex virus. These are highly contagious and oftentimes mistaken for canker sores which are non-contagious mouth ulcers. Cold sores usually develop on the skin near to the mouth, mostly on the lips, and can also develop on the chin, fingers, nostrils and the genitals. Symptoms
Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more of the joints and the most common types are rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. The hand and the wrist have plenty of small joints that are working together in order to produce motion such as fine movements needed in threading a needle or tying a shoelace. Once these joints
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Frostbite happens when the body is exposed to temperature that is below the freezing point of the skin. This causes freezing of the skin and some of the underlying tissues. Frostbite causes the skin to become numb, firm and pale. Some areas of the body such as the ears, nose, toes and fingers which are
Sinusitis is an inflammation or swelling of the tissues that lines the sinuses. Usually, the sinuses are filled with air, but when it becomes blocked and there is fluid and the presence of bacteria, fungi and viruses will cause an infection. Conditions that causes blockage of the sinuses include allergic rhinitis which involves the swelling
Sinus infection is called as acute sinusitis which occurs when the nasal cavities are swollen and inflamed and pain in the ear is caused by buildup of pressure. Sinusitis can be caused by common cold and allergies and but it can be caused by some underlying conditions. Sinus infection can be caused by irritants found
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