Yellow jacket stings are wounds caused by the sting of yellow jackets. These wasps tend to attack without provocation. They are usually mistaken for bees but are capable of stinging multiple times. Yellow jackets build their nests on the ground, under porches or steps, around railroad ties, cracks on sidewalk and at the base of […]
Archive | May, 2017
Dealing with boils on the buttocks
Boils can cause severe pain and can be debilitating especially when they develop on the buttocks. A boil is a skin infection that forms in a hair follicle or the oil glands. Initially, the skin becomes red and a sore lump forms. After 4-7 days, the lump becomes white due to the buildup of pus […]
Dealing with edema during pregnancy
Edema is a medical condition characterized by the accumulation of fluid within the tissues. During pregnancy, the body produces more fluids and blood for the development of the baby. It results to edema which is common in pregnant women. Excess water and fluid build up in the face, hands, legs, ankles and feet and cause […]