Pet allergies can be distressing especially among those who have pets. Luckily, there are treatment options and measures to avoid the symptoms. The proteins from the saliva, body oil or urine of household pets can trigger an allergic reaction that affects the eyes and airways as well as result to asthma-like symptoms and hay fever. […]
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
What are pilon fractures? Read More »
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
Measures to ease back pain Read More »
The flu season is considered highly erratic. It can be mild in certain years but also vicious in other times. The reason for its changing nature is the constant evolution of the virus. The flu vaccine released for the year might not cover the dominant flu strain that is currently circulating. Another reason is that
How to survive the flu Read More »
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that prevents the blood from transporting oxygen and the tissues from using oxygen effectively once inhaled. Exposure to small amounts is not usually detrimental, but poisoning occurs if the level of carbon monoxide in the blood is too elevated. After several hours, carbon monoxide disappears from the blood.
Overview on carbon monoxide poisoning Read More »
Ureteral injuries are likely to occur during pelvic or abdominal operations such as cesarean delivery, removal of the uterus or colon, abdominal aortic aneurysm repair or ureteroscopy. An uncommon cause for ureteral injuries is penetration by a stab wound or gunshot. In rare instances, blunt injuries especially those that cause the trunk to bend backwards
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
Management for ankle fractures Read More »
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.
What is barotrauma? Read More »
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
Bacteremia involves the presence of bacteria in the bloodstream. In most instances, bacteremia that develops during daily activities does not trigger infections since bacteria are already present in minimal amounts and rapidly eliminated from the bloodstream by the immune system. On the other hand, if bacteria have been present for a long period of time
What is bacteremia? Read More »
