Angina is a type of chest pain caused by insufficient supply of oxygen to the heart. When the demand of oxygen of the heart is greater than the supply, the coronary flow of blood is reduced and causes chest pain. Angina is usually a symptom of coronary heart disease. Causes of angina Excessive smoking High …
A torn rib cartilage is caused by trauma or overstretching of the junction between the bones and cartilage of the rib cage. The rib cage is composed of the bone and cartilage which is a firm tissue that is more elastic than bones. Cartilage that is connected to the front area of the ribs makes …
Epidermoid cysts are small, dome-shaped and movable lumps that develops under the skin. It usually forms when the surface skin cells moves deep into the skin and multiply. The cells forming the wall of the cyst and release keratin. When the cyst wall is damaged, keratin is drained out and spreads into the surrounding skin …
Herpetic whitlow is an infection of the fingertip that causes severe pain. It usually affects one or several fingers and usually affects the terminal phalanx. This condition is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). The condition causes severe pain and blisters. Symptoms of herpetic whitlow Redness and swollen Development of rashes with vesicles filled …
Sore nipples are common in mothers that are new to breastfeeding. In the first week, it is normal to have tenderness or pain in the breast that can last for just a few seconds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsluv5s8VXE Breastfeeding is the natural way of providing nutrition for the baby. If tenderness of the area continues, it can result …
An itching wound is one that starts to heal. The itchy sensation felt can be caused by the growth of new tissue. Scratching an itching wound that is healing can result to damage to the new tissue. It can result to the slowing down of the healing process and puts the body susceptible to wound …
Cradle cap is a common condition among babies between ages 2-4 weeks old. It is characterized by scaly patches that are rough that develops on the scalp of babies. It usually heals on its own after a few weeks but sometimes the condition becomes persistent and shows signs of inflammation, bleeding, swelling or pus that …
Sesamoiditis is an inflammatory ailment that involves the sesamoid bones of the 1st matatarsophalangeal joint that cause forefoot pain especially during weight bearing. The sesamoid bones are small bones embedded in the tendon of the flexor hallucis brevis muscle under the bottom of the big toe. Symptoms of sesamoiditis Pain in forefoot especially with weight …
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