The soles of the feet are capable of enduring all the stress and pressure placed on them throughout our lifetime by running, standing and walking. The foot is composed of 26 bones and ligaments that are structured to allow it to function as a shock absorber as well as a lever. The foot pain can […]
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Lactose is the main sugar present in milk and normally digested in the small intestines with the help of the enzyme lactase. Since individuals who are lactose intolerant do not produce enough amounts of this enzyme, their bodies could not digest the lactose properly. The undigested food will pass on to the large intestines or
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Excess abdominal gas among children or commonly called as flatulence is quite common and typically easy to cure. The gas is primarily composed of odorless vapors including nitrogen, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, oxygen and oftentimes, methane. Excess amount of gas that was not passed out can lead to abdominal pain. There are some measures that can
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The treatment for sore dry skin depends on the appearance and location. Dry skin on the elbows can be caused by various conditions that range from boils, infections, dermatitis or even allergic reactions. The treatment varies from medications to topical remedies as well as techniques that address the underlying cause of the dry skin. By
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Bedbugs are small-sized, oval-shaped, flat insects with brown color that typically hide in the crevices and cracks of beds, headboards, box springs and bed frames. These insects bite an individual while he/she sleeps and can trigger skin irritation that can cause discomfort. Bedbugs are quite common in dormitories, apartment complexes, homeless shelters, hotels and areas
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Most cases of ear pain are triggered by infection or inflammation in the middle ear. Even though ear infections are quite common among children, adults can also end up with middle ear infections. The accumulation of fluid inside the ear can clog up the Eustachian tubes and lead to changes in the pressure, ear pain
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Many individuals are taken to the emergency room yearly for scald burns caused by exposure to boiling water. The skin that was exposed to boiling water is considered scalded. The layers of skin will absorb the heat and eventually causes damage to the tissue while the cells are destroyed. In such cases, the liquid will
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Renal failure can be acute with an abrupt onset or chronic that slowly progresses over years. Millions of individuals all over the world have chronic renal failure and thousands die every year from the complications of the condition. Hypertension and diabetes are two of the main causes of kidney failure. It is important to note
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It is important to note that tuberculosis has two forms – active and latent. When it comes to active tuberculosis, it initially develops in the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body. Among young children and infants, disseminated active tuberculosis is quite common which usually affects many body systems at once and
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One of the most unpleasant conditions that an individual can experience is shortness of breath or dyspnea. In the emergency room, priority is given to those who experience breathing difficulty since the life of the individual can be at risk if the condition is allowed to worsen. An abrupt dyspnea can be alarming not only
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