Keratosis pilaris is a skin condition that causes rough patches and small, acne-like bumps that forms in the arms, thighs, cheeks and buttocks. The colors of the bumps are white, sometimes red and do not cause pain or itchiness. If you want to learn measures in managing this condition, read here. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObLhKlTDLYQ”] Symptoms of […]
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A torn gastrocnemius muscle is a severe injury that is sustained on the back of the calf area of the leg. The muscle tissue fibers unlock and separate slightly during straining of the muscle. An excessive straining can tear this tissue so that any strength consistency of the fibers is lost and muscle strain symptoms
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Whiplash is an injury to the neck that can happen during rear-end vehicular collisions, where the head abruptly jerks backward then forward which is comparable to the movement when cracking a whip. This motion pushes the neck muscles and ligaments more than the usual range of motion. Injuries caused by whiplash can be mild to
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Epidermolysis bullosa is a set of uncommon diseases that causes the blistering of the skin. A blister will happen as a result of a small injury, friction or heat caused by rubbing, scratching as well as the use of adhesive tape. In a severe case, the blisters can happen within the body, it can be
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Lupus is a lingering inflammatory disease that happens when the immune system of the body attacks its own tissues and organs. Inflammations from lupus affects different systems of the body like the skin, joints, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart and the lungs. If you will register for first aid training, you can learn ways to
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Giant cell arteritis is an inflammation of the lining of the arteries which are blood vessels that functions in carrying oxygen rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body. It usually affects the arteries of the head and the temples and it is also known as temporal arteritis or cranial arteritis. [youtube
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Dry socket also known as alveolar osteitis is a painful dental condition that happens after having a permanent adult tooth extraction. It is a common complication after having a tooth extraction or removal of impacted wisdom teeth and usually starts three to four days after the tooth extraction. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP6kHp4kMLo”] A blood clot will form
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Bunion is a bony, lump-filled deformity of the joint found under the big toe and causes the big toe to point in the direction of the other toes of the foot. The lump is painful and there is discomfort when walking, wearing shoes and there is swelling, redness and tenderness found around the big toe.
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Bruises happen when small blood vessels found under the skin tear or rupture, caused by a bump or fall. The blood will leak into the tissues found under the skin and will cause a black-and-blue color. Bruises or contusions heal within 2-4 weeks while their colors turn purplish black, reddish blue or yellowish green. A
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Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney condition that the body is excreting too much protein the urine caused by damage to the groups of small blood vessels that function in filtering waste and excess water from the blood. Nephrotic syndrome can cause swelling also known as edema, where the feet and ankles are most affected. It
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