An abrasion is a wound or an injury that cause superficial damage to the skin and usually affects the uppermost layer of the skin. Abrasions do not go deeper than the epidermis. A first degree abrasion affects only the epidermis of the skin while a second degree abrasion affects both the epidermis and dermis of […]
A dry eye is a condition that occurs when the tears cannot provide adequate lubrication for the eyes. Tears are a combination of water, mucus and fatty oils which help in making the surface of the eyes become smooth and clear as well as helping in protecting the eyes from infections. Dry eyes make a
Exposure to sunlight provides plenty of benefits to the body and sense of well-being. Sunlight helps the body produce vitamin D which stimulates the production of serotonin which is the “feel good” hormone and lowers the blood pressure. Overexposure to sunlight can cause sun poisoning and it is an allergic reaction of the body to
Dysmenorrhea is described as the pain or the discomfort in the lower abdomen that occurs before or during menstruation. The pain usually disappears after the first two days of menstruation and ranges from mild to severe. In severe cases of dysmenorrhea, it can disrupt daily activities. Dysmenorrhea, which affects half of all the women, is
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Peri-arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the joint of the shoulder and those suffering from diabetes are susceptible to this condition. Trauma and exposure to extreme cold can cause a painful shoulder joint. Peri-arthritis is also called as frozen shoulder where the movements are restricted due to mild or severe pain and usually caused
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Pain in the shoulder muscle typically involves spasm and cramps in the ligaments and muscles of the shoulder. The shoulder joints are the most flexible in all the joints of the body and there are a number of muscles, ligaments and tissues that are connected which provides stability for doing certain types of movements. When
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The knuckles are the joints of the fingers which becomes prominent when clenching a fist. Knuckles and fingers are susceptible to wear and tear because of overuse. Aching in the knuckles should be treated in order to avoid permanent damage. The joints of the hands and fingers are the hand-finger joint which is also known
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Subungual hematoma or bleeding under the nail is a condition where there is bleeding beneath the toenail or fingernail, usually due to a crushing injury and it causes symptoms which includes intense pain and throbbing sensation as blood builds up under the nail. If you will enroll in a course on first aid today, you
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Restless leg syndrome or RLS is a disorder where the legs feel tremendously uncomfortable, typically in the evening when the individual is sitting or lying down. There is a feeling that forces the individual to get up and move around. These sensations temporarily heal by without medical intervention. Restless leg syndrome can be acquired at
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A torn meniscus is considered as a common injury that affects the knees. Any physical activity that triggers a person to coil or revolve the knee that involves substantial pressure can result to a torn meniscus. The knees are composed of two menisci which are the C-shaped pieces of cartilages that function similar to a
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