Puffy eyes are a usual symptom of an infection, allergy, inflammation or physical irritation. It might be due to excess fluid in the soft tissues that surround the eyes. The condition can also occur in conditions that affect the eye itself or associated with other generalized conditions such as hay fever or common cold. Inflammation of […]
A flash burn triggers sore inflammation of the cornea. This occurs if subjected to bright ultraviolet (UV) light. This can be brought about by all forms of UV light, but the usual source is a welding torch. Flash burns are strikingly the same as a sunburn in the eye and can affect both eyes. The
Dry eye can affect anyone at any age, but common among the elderly. The tears are responsible for lubricating the eyes and prevents them from drying out. When the eye is blinked, a thin film of tear is swept across the eye surface. An individual with dry eye does not have enough tears to keep
A boil or furuncle is infection of a hair follicle usually caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus. This is a common bacterium present in the skin and the nose. The staphylococcus aureus bacteria are relatively harmless but capable of causing a variety of mild to severe infections if it enters the deeper tissues. Certain parts
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A sprain involves injury to one or several ligaments. The ligaments are usually present at the joints and responsible for connecting 2 bones together. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ6OesdfWSk Indications Pain brought about the abrupt force or twisting motion Swelling around the affected area that manifests right away In severe injuries, bruising can occur. The ligament is usually tender
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Abdominal pain is an issue that often occurs among children. It is one of the reasons parents bring their children to a doctor or emergency department. The pain might be difficult to diagnose. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEvgG1K83GY Many children with abdominal pain eventually get better in hours or days without special treatment and there is no cause often
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A medial ligament sprain of the elbow is due to direct impact, accident or repetitive overuse. It is important to note that the medial collateral ligament in the elbow is positioned on the interior part of the elbow and responsible for stabilizing the joint. What are the indications? Pain and tenderness if the affected area
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A triquetral fracture involves a break in the triquetral bone which is one of the 8 small carpal wrist bones. Remember that the triquetral bone is the second most damaged carpal next to the scaphoid. What are the indications? If an individual is suspected with a triquetral fracture, the following symptoms are present: Wrist pain
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Shoulder tendonitis is a degenerative condition involving any of the tendons that surround the shoulder joint. It usually affects the rotator cuff tendons, but can also affect the biceps and triceps tendons. The condition is an overuse injury that is typically brought about by poor posture and muscular disparities around the shoulder that places increased
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AC joint separation is damage affecting the ligament that supports the acromioclavicular joint in place at the upper part of the shoulder. The injury is usually caused by a fall onto an extended arm. The acromioclavicular joint is comprised of the exterior end of the clavicle and the acromion process of the shoulder blade. The
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