Avalanche victims can have severe injuries and a high risk of developing hypothermia. An avalanche is a sudden flow of snow such as in a mountain side. The amount of snow varies based upon certain factors, but it can be in huge amounts such as burying the terrain at the bottom of the slope in […]
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Paronychia is an infection that develops along the edge of the fingernail or toenail. It is a common infection of the hand and if this condition is not properly treated, it can result into a more severe infection of the whole finger or toe. There are 2 types of paronychia – acute and chronic. Acute
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Mouse elbow is the degeneration and inflammation of the tendons on the outside of the elbow. Some people suffer from this condition due to frequent use of computers. It is caused by repetitive stressing of the forearm such as point-and-click movement from moving a computer mouse. It is characterized by pain over the outer area
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A febrile seizure is a convulsion in a child that can be caused by high body temperature usually due to infection. Febrile seizure is a response of the brain to fever usually on the first day. Febrile seizure is classified as simple or complex. The most common type of seizure which is the simple febrile
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Ingrown toenails can be a sore condition affecting the toes. It happens when the sharp corner or edge of the toenail pierces into the skin at the end or on the borders of the toe. Discomfort and inflammation immediately happens when the nails curls into the skin. The inflamed area starts to grow extra tissue
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Conjunctivitis is inflammation or infection of the transparent membrane or conjunctiva. It is the layer that outlines the eyelid and envelops the white area of the eyeball. Once the small blood vessels in the conjunctiva are irritated, they become visible in the eye. This causes the whites of the eye appear reddish or pink. This
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Metatarsalgia is a condition in which the ball of the foot is painful and inflamed. It is caused by performing activities such as jumping and running, deformities of the foot and wearing shoes that are too tight. It usually happens in the heads of the metatarsals where the 3 center toes link with the ball
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A hammertoe happens due to muscular and ligament inequality around the toe joint which leads to the bending of the center joint of the toe and remains in this position. Hammertoe causes rubbing and irritation on top of the bent toe. Women are more susceptible to hammertoes due to the shoes worn. The middle 3
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An abdominal muscle tear is a pathological condition where the internal structures of the muscles of the abdomen is injured or damaged. The injury can be partial or complete tear of a muscle. The abdominal muscles are found around the abdomen and the trunk as well as the core muscles of the body. Degrees of
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Gout is a form of arthritis characterized by sudden severe pain, redness and tenderness in the joints especially the big toe. It usually last for 3-10 days followed by a pain-free period before the next episode happens. Gout is an abnormal metabolism of uric acid that results to excess deposition in the tissues of blood.
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