A hangover is comprised of unpleasant symptoms that develop after drinking too much alcohol. The affected person will experience headaches, dizziness, lethargy, feeling sick, confusion and thirst. Hangovers can happen anytime of the day but it is usually common in the morning. The severity of a hangover will depend on the amount of alcohol that […]
Sore nipples involve tenderness of the breast that is experienced by many women during the reproductive cycle. Sore nipples can be a symptom of pregnancy. Sometimes, it can be caused by an injury or external factors. Sore nipples are also common among mothers who are breastfeeding their babies and can be due to inability of
Vitiligo or leukoderma is a condition of skin caused by gradual loss of melanocytes. These are the cell that functions in producing melanin pigment in the layers of skin that result to irregular white patches. The discomfort caused by vitiligo is intolerance to sunlight when a large area of skin is directly exposed to sunlight.
When a plantar fascia ligament found in the foot is torn, it is called as fascia rupture which is considered more serious than plantar fasciitis which causes small tears on the tissues. The plantar fascia is a thick, connective and fibrous tissue band extending along the bottom part of the foot. It is composed of
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Eye allergies are considered as common problems and can be confused with conjunctivitis or pink eye. Eye allergies can be caused by dust, pet dander, mold and pollen which cannot be always avoided. Eye allergies develop when the immune system of the body reacts to something in the environment that usually does not cause any
Many individuals experience a black eye at some point in their lifetime, but the common cause of black eye is a direct blow on the face especially in the area of the eye due to blood and fluids that accumulates in the spaces around the eye and there is puffiness and bruising of the affected
Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional abdominal disorder due to irritability and abnormality in the passage of the small and large intestines. Women are more susceptible to develop irritable bowel syndrome than men and usually happens around 20 years old. Symptoms Constipation Diarrhea Abdominal cramping or pain Bloating and gas Mucous in the stool Headache
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A ruptured eardrum happens when there is a hole or tear in the thin membrane that separates the ear canal and the inner ear. The membrane can be injured by an infection or trauma such as over-insertion of a cotton swab, loud noises, changes in the pressure of air and injuries to the head. A
Tired, achy eyes or frequent headaches are due to eye strain. Eye strain can happen for several reasons such as lack of sleep, using various gadgets for extended periods, reading in dim light for long periods without any break, incorrect vision prescription and allergies. Additionally, incorrect eye prescription, eye conditions and exposure to bright lights
Gout is a type of arthritis with severe sudden pain, swelling and redness in the affected joint. Gout usually affects the big toe, knee and the ankle and sometimes it can also affect the fingers, elbow and other joints. Gout is due to the buildup of uric acid crystals. When there is increased uric acid
