Edema is accumulation of fluid in tissue which causes the ankles, eyelid, hands and other parts of the body to swell. It happens when using certain medications, retaining salt, pregnancy, allergies and other underlying health conditions. Symptoms of edema A stretched or shiny skin Inflammation or puffiness of the tissues found under the skin Skin […]
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Irritable bowel syndrome is a disorder affecting the large intestine or colon. It causes bouts of abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, gas, constipation and diarrhea. This condition tends to come and go in periods that last for a few days to months at a time and usually during periods of stress and after eating certain kinds
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Frostbite happens when the tissues becomes frozen. This happens upon exposure of the body to temperatures below the freezing point of the skin. Frostbite usually affect the toes, fingers, nose, ears, chin and the cheeks. Symptoms of frostbite The early stage of frostbite is called frostnip where the person experiences pin and needles sensation, throbbing
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Hemorrhoids are swollen vessels in the rectum. The veins are swollen and become stretched, thin and irritated during bowel movements. There are 2 types of hemorrhoids – internal and external. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8vZoIhQCwU”] Internal hemorrhoids develop inside the rectum which cannot be seen or feel. They do not usually cause pain since there are limited number
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Hyperextended knee is a condition where the knee is stretched or twisted in a way that the ligaments are torn and result to severe pain and discomfort while walking. Even gentle bending causes severe pain. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfVgWgw3NdU”] Hyperextension of the knee happens when the knee joint extends beyond the normal range of motion and severely
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Tendinitis involves inflammation or swelling of the tendon. The tendons are connective tissues that attaches muscles to bone. Forearm tendinitis is characterized by inflammation and swelling of the forearm. The condition is usually caused by overuse, injury, strain or tear and aging of the tendon. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJAx42aCtSQ”] Symptoms of forearm tendinitis Pain that happens when
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A paper cut is a small and very painful slice on the skin. Paper cuts are caused by paper or other similar thin material such as an aluminum foil, plastic sheet, cardboard, boxes and packaging materials. The cuts are shallow and the surrounding skin usually close quickly but sometimes foreign particles can become trapped inside
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Intestinal gas pains or bloating is caused by the fermentation of undigested food in the large intestines by the “friendly” bacteria. Fermentation can result to gas which stretches and bloats the intestines and result to discomfort. Foods that cause difficulty in digesting such as insoluble plant fiber, excessive amounts of fructose, gluten protein and milk
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Achilles tendonitis is a condition where the Achilles tendon is inflamed and triggers pain. This condition is caused by overusing the tendon especially when exerting significant stress on the tendon without proper building-up of strength. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzzTsMo5rgQ”] The Achilles tendon is connected to the calf muscles of the heel bone or calcaneus. The tendons are
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Nail fungus is a condition that begins as a white or yellow spot seen under the tip of the fingernail or toenail. As the infection goes deeper, nail fungus causes the nail to become discolored, thick and crumble at the edges. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JX49G9C3jpk”] Fungi are microscopic organisms that can survive without sunlight. They usually live
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