Food poisoning is a condition caused by consumption of contaminated food. In most cases, it is not serious and most recover within a few days without requiring treatment. Food is usually contaminated by bacteria such as E. coli or salmonella or a virus such as norovirus. What are the indications? The indications of food poisoning […]
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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Sunburn is skin damage triggered by ultraviolet (UV) rays. It causes the skin to become sore, reddened, warm, tender and occasionally itchy for up to a week. The skin usually starts to flake and peel after a few days and typically heal completely within 7 days. Even though sunburn is often brief and mild, it
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Surgical wounds are executed by any cutting instrument such as a scalpel. Surgical wounds are usually made in a sterile environment in which variables are controlled such as the size, bacteria, location and nature of the wound. These wounds are created for various reasons by healthcare professionals. In some cases of injury or disease, surgery
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Most of us sustain various forms of wounds throughout life during daily activities. Most minor injuries result to impaired skin cells that lose function and simply require time and care to heal. Some are deeper in which the underlying tissues and organs are involved. Depending on the location, cause and depth, a wound can range
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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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Earache is one of the common reasons why children are taken to a doctor or emergency department. The pain has various causes thus it is ideal to consult a doctor if a child complains of earache or an infant has indications of ear pain. What are the causes of earache? The usual cause of earache
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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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Chest injuries occur in the area between the neck and the abdomen. The injury might occur to the chest wall or to any of the organs within the chest. Common forms of chest injuries Abrasions or bruising to the chest region Damage to the lung or heart Fractured bones Minor injuries such as bruising are
