A bone bruise or bleeding within a bone involves damage to the bone marrow. This injury is usually due to trauma and might take several weeks or even months to completely heal, depending on the body part affected. Treatment options such as application of cold and heat, elevation and activity modification can lessen the symptoms. […]
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Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare but dangerous bacterial infection that involves the tissues under the skin as well as the adjacent organs and muscles. The condition is sometimes called as the “flesh-eating” disease. Take note that the bacteria do not “eat” the flesh but release toxins that impair the neighboring tissue. The condition can develop
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A hip pointer is bruising on the top part of the hip bone or iliac crest or transversely the greater trochanter due to direct trauma. Oftentimes, this can occur with an avulsion injury in which a small piece of bone is tugged apart by the connected muscle. In most cases, swelling and bleeding are the
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The Ebola virus disease is a serious ailment that often results to death. Out of the 5 strains of the Ebola virus, 4 are known to cause disease among humans. Indications The Ebola virus disease has an incubation period of 2-21 days. Take note that humans are not considered communicable until the symptoms develop. Initial
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Ascariasis or roundworm infection is a prevalent condition in tropical areas with poor sanitation and hygienic practices. Remember that in such areas, most might be carriers of the parasite responsible for the infection. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I4aEJN1SYY This is considered as one of the most common human parasitic infection. Ascariasis is quite common among children between the ages
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An abdominal abscess is a pouch of inflamed tissue that is filled with pus. An abscess might form on any part of the body and typically found on the skin surface. It is likely to form in the following areas: Behind the abdominal cavity Inside the abdominal compartment Beneath the diaphragm An abscess can also
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A bruised spleen involves bruising that occurs after direct impact to the upper left abdominal region. It can occur after a fall or vehicular accident. Remember that this injury is not considered as severe as laceration of the spleen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GqTfXPyDXo The spleen is in the upper left region of the abdomen. The organ varies in
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
Esophageal spasm is characterized as propulsive movement or peristalsis of the esophagus. In this condition, the usual propulsive contraction that drives food via the esophagus are substituted in a periodic manner by non-propulsive contractions or disproportionate muscular contractions or pressure of the lower esophageal sphincter opens and ends strangely. The precise cause is not recognized
Radiation enteritis is one of the health issues that arises if an individual is under radiation therapy for cancer. The condition is triggered by the inflammation of the small and/or large intestine from radiation therapy in the stomach, rectum or reproductive organs. The condition can lead to the loss of both intestinal tissues and cells.
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