A sore throat is also known as pharyngitis. In most cases, this can be caused by an underlying condition such as the flu or strep throat. A sore throat can be caused by a virus or bacteria when breathing through the mouth or being exposed to a variety of irritants. If another condition is causing […]
Hip flexors are a group of muscles that are located in the front area of the hips which helps in the forward motion when running or walking. When kicking or sprinting, it gives large amounts of stress on the hip flexor and cause a hip flexor strain. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUhkpIceTnM”] A hip flexor strain is due
A jellyfish is a marine creature that has long tentacles and a transparent body. The tentacles have stinging cells that are capable of causing severe injuries to humans and other animals. After being stung by a jellyfish, a red and irritated skin can develop on the affected area along with blistering, swelling, pain as well
Blepharitis is a disease of the eye which involves the margin of the eyelids and follicle of the eyelashes. It causes irritation, itching, redness and swelling of the eyelids. Blepharitis can be acute or chronic and usually affects adults, but sometimes children can also be affected by this condition. There are two types of blepharitis
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Allergy to soy beans occurs when the protein found in soy bean is misinterpreted by the immune system of the body as a threat to the body. The body reacts by releasing histamine in order to protect it and this chemical will produce symptoms of soy bean allergy. When it comes to allergic reactions, being
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A broken collarbone is common especially in children and young adults. The collarbone functions in connecting the upper part of the breastbone to the shoulder blade. A broken collarbone can be caused by falls, sports injuries and trauma caused by vehicular accidents. Infants can also be susceptible to a broken collarbone during the birth process.
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Premature ventricular contractions (PVC) are extra and abnormal heartbeats that occur in one of the lower pumping chambers of the heart which are the ventricles. These extra beats causes disruption of the regular rhythm of the heart and sometimes, it will cause a flip-flop or skipped beat that can felt in the chest. Premature ventricular
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When it comes to mixed connective tissue disease, it has characteristics of systemic sclerosis, polymyolitis and systemic lupus. These conditions cause joint pain, skin abnormalities, weakness and internal organ damage. Mixed connective tissue disease also lead to Raynaud’s syndrome where the fingers becomes pale and numb when exposed to cold temperatures. The symptoms of the
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Ringworm of the body is a fungal infection that forms on the top layer of the skin and it is characterized by a red circular rash with a clear skin in the middle. It can be itchy or not and acquired the name because of its appearance and there is no actual worm involved. [youtube
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Snoring is the flow of air from the mouth or nose to the lungs and makes the tissues of the throat vibrate when sleeping and producing a loud and raspy sound. Snoring can be caused by other medical conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea, which is a dangerous problem since the person suffering sometimes stops
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