Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is a mild contagious viral infection that is usually affects young children. It causes sores in the mouth and rashes on the hands and feet. Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is caused by the coxsackievirus. It can be spread through contact with bodily secretions and fluid coming from the ruptured blisters. Symptoms The infection starts with …
Nickel allergy is usually the common cause of contact allergic dermatitis. An infected individual with dermatitis can develop nickel allergy when in direct contact with metals that contains nickel. The common area that nickel allergy can develop are the earlobes from earrings, the wrist from a strap of a watch and from a stud in …
Overview Chest infections are very normal when dealing with colder weather. The good news is that most chest infections get better on their own. However, there are times in which chest infections can be life threatening and severe. The Signs of a Chest Infection When a person has a chest infection, they often have signs …
Overview of Muscle Cramps Leg cramps are something that most people deal with at one point or another. For those who have mild cases or these do not occur often, they may not affect their quality of life, thus, they do not need any prevention. However, for those who constantly suffer from leg cramps, they need …
A subconjunctival hemorrhage happens when small blood vessels breaks under the clear surface of the eye also known as conjunctiva. It is a harmless condition and disappears in just 1-2 weeks. This condition can happen without any harm to the eye or it can be due to a violent sneeze or coughing episode that results …
Interstitial cystitis involves persistent pelvic pain and urgent need to urinate usually throughout the day and night and sometimes more than 50 times in a day. There is discomfort and pain while the bladder is filled with urine and relief after urinating. Symptoms of interstitial cystitis happen suddenly with periods of relief for some people …
Hip flexors are group of muscles that help the thigh in bending forward and towards the joint of the hip. The muscle of the hip bone is connected to the thigh bone which helps in lifting the thigh while walking and running. When these muscles are strained, it will result to pain in the groin …
Hip pain is a common problem that can be caused by a wide variety of problems. The location of the hip pain provides clues regarding the underlying cause. Hip pain felt on the exterior of the hip, upper thigh or the outer buttock is typically triggered by issues with the ligaments, muscles, tendons and neighboring …
Oral thrush or oropharyngeal candidiasis is a type of yeast infection that forms inside the tongue and the mouth. Candida albicans fungus is usually present in the mouth. Oral thrush develops when the immune system is not capable of maintaining its natural defense against fungus as it grows out of control. The infection will result …
Aching jawbone can make life miserable especially when eating and talking which results to pain in the mouth. Chipped teeth, swollen gums and sensitivity to hot and cold are the common dental problems. Symptoms Headaches sometimes similar with migraines, earaches and pressure and pain can be felt behind the eyes. Pain in the jaw, face …
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