A hangover is a collection of signs and symptoms usually due to recent bout of heavy drinking. Generally, it is characterized by headaches, dizziness, feeling sick, sleepiness, thirst and confusion. A hangover can happen at any time of the day, but usually common in the morning after a night of heavy drinking. Furthermore, the affected …
Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths in the uterus that usually happen during the childbearing years. Uterine fibroids are also called leiomyomas or myomas which are not associated with uterine cancer and will not develop into cancer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xATLRQNxyhI Fibroids range in size of a seedling which cannot be seen by the human eye. If it becomes …
Hay fever is a type of allergy caused by outdoor or indoor allergens such as mold, dust, pet dander and pollen. These allergens cause symptoms the same as cold such as itchy eyes, runny nose, sinus pressure and nasal congestion. Symptoms of hay fever Sneezing Runny nose with clear and thin discharge Postnasal drip Congested …
An infected blister is filled with yellow or green pus and can be painful, red and hot. Generally, blisters are small bubbles or pockets filled with fluid that develops on the upper layers of the skin. Blisters can be caused by friction or rubbing, burns, cold, infection and exposure to chemicals and medications. Indications of …
Eyelid swelling involves the enlargement of the lower or inferior eyelid or both. It is due to the accumulation of fluid in the sheets of tissue which surrounds the eye. Generally, the puffiness and eyelid swelling causes discomfort, impaired vision and embarrassment. Swelling of the upper and lower eyelids can be due to infection and …
A blocked tear duct develops when the drainage of the eye for tears is partially or completely blocked. Generally, tears cannot drain normally which result to irritated, watery or infected eye. Tears come from the lacrimal glands found above each eye. The tears flow down to the surface of the eyes for lubrication and protection. …
Eyelashes mites are parasitic mites that live in or near follicles of hair of mammals. There are two types of demodex species that infects human beings. They are the demodex brevis and folliculorum. Eyelashes mites are miniature arachnids related to spiders. They have 8 legs attached to the base or glands of the eyelashes. They …
Fainting is sudden loss of consciousness, usually temporary and can be caused by lack of oxygen in the brain. Lack of oxygen in the brain can be caused by hypotension and low blood sugar. When the brain detects low levels of oxygen, the body starts breathing faster or hyperventilating to bring the level back to …
Chafed skin is a form of skin irritation that happens when there is constant rubbing of the skin against own skin or clothing. Chafing causes red sore patches on the affected area. With constant rubbing, the skin may peel off or even bleed. Chafing between the thighs causes severe pain and makes simple tasks such …
Chilblains or pernio is a condition where the small blood vessels found under the skin becomes inflamed with sudden warming of cold skin. It is characterized by formation of blisters, redness, swelling and itchiness in the fingers, nose, toes and ears. People suffering from poor circulation or sensitive to cold temperatures are susceptible to this …
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