Strep throat is an infection brought about by bacteria. It is called “strep” since the responsible bacteria is streptococcus. Can strep throat spread? The condition can spread to others. An individual with strep throat can spread it to others until he/she has been treated with antibiotics for 1-3 days. Children with the condition should not […]
Bruises or contusions occurs when a part of the body is struck and the muscle fibers and connective tissues below are crushed but the skin remains intact. Once this manifests, the blood from the broken capillaries close to the surface of the skin seeps beneath the skin. Since the blood has no exit point, it
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Oral thrush is a fungal infection that develops around or inside the mouth of infants and children. It is quite common during the initial year of life and not an issue to be worried about. Oftentimes, it does not cause discomfort among infants. What are the causes? It is important to note that thrush can
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Children are likely to end up with nosebleeds that can be distressing for them. Luckily, most cases only last briefly and generally mild. Among the elderly and those who have health conditions such as blood disorders or those who are using blood-thinners, they also face the risk for experiencing nosebleeds. In such instances, the bleeding
Contact dermatitis develops once the skin comes in contact with anything that triggers reddening and inflammation. 2 types of contact dermatitis There are 2 types of contact dermatitis that can develop depending on the condition of an individual. Allergic – this is triggered by an allergen and continues to cause skin inflammation during every exposure.
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Pilon fractures takes place at the inferior end point of the tibia and involves the weight bearing surface of the ankle joint. The fibula can also be damaged. These injuries have been present for many years and remain as one of the challenging issues faced by orthopedic surgeons. Indications of pilon fractures The pilon fractures
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Many individuals have experienced back pain at some point in life. Generally, most suffer from lower back pain. Even though the chances of experiencing severe or recurrent back pain intensifies as one gets older, there are measures that can help ease the discomfort. Remedies for back pain If an individual experience back pain, there are
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Ankle fractures typically involve the bony protrusion on the exterior of the ankle which is the ending point of the minor leg bone in the fibula. It can also involve the bump on the interior of the ankle (medial malleolus) which is the end point of the tibia or the rear lower end of the
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Barotrauma is described as injury to the tissues caused by pressure changes which compresses or expands gas present in various bodily structures. The elevated pressure outside of the body is conveyed correspondingly all over the blood and bodily tissues which do not squeeze since they are comprised mostly of liquid. Barotrauma usually affect the ears.
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Tetanus or lockjaw develops from the toxin generated by the anaerobic bacteria Clostridium tetani. It is important to note that this toxin causes the muscles to turn rigid and contract involuntarily. Even though rare in developed countries, tetanus is capable of causing deaths up to thousands yearly mainly in developing countries. Clostridium tetani is present
