Blisters from rowing usually develop from friction due to rubbing of hands against the handles of the oars. The epidermis is torn away from friction and serum will accumulate to form a blister. A blister is a small-sized pocket of lymph fluid that develops on the upper skin layers due to strong rubbing or friction, […]
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A sebaceous cyst is a harmless, closed sac that is found in the skin and sometimes forms dome-shaped lumps that is attached to the epidermis that can shift over the underlying tissues. The cyst consists of swollen follicles of hair or lumps due to skin trauma. The sebaceous cyst usually forms on the neck, shoulder,
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A cut in the nose is usually caused by careless picking of the nose. Frequent picking of the nose can irritate the lining of the nose and result to cuts and bleeding. Careless picking of the nose using nails or sharp objects can also result to unintentional cuts. Some end up with inner wounds due
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A pinched nerve in the hip is due to damage to the nerve such as compression, stretching and constriction. This area of the body is responsible for movements of the body and injury to the area causes severe pain. A pinched nerve in the hip is usually caused by a herniated disc or other conditions
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The brown recluse spider has venom that causes serious injury and even death. The brown recluse spider is not an aggressive spider but will bite when they are accidentally disturbed. Their bites are necrotizing which causes dying of the skin. These spiders can be found in dry, secluded areas such as under logs or piles
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When treating a draining wound, it is important to have an idea of what a normal drainage looks like. An open wound or a wound that is healing has different kinds of drainage. Drainage such as clear fluid, traces of blood and yellow discharge are common. This is due to the liquid and protein found
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Bronchitis is the swelling of the covering of your bronchial tubes that carries air to and from the lungs. People with bronchitis frequently cough up condensed mucus. Bronchitis may either be acute or chronic. Many are often developing from a cold or other respiratory infection. The very common is the acute bronchitis also known as chest
A typical vision condition that causes blurred vision is called astigmatism. It occur when the cornea is irregularly shaped or sometimes, the curvature of the lens on the eye. It can lead to discomfort of the eyes or headaches. Some may have degree of astigmatism. Slight astigmatism normally does not affect vision nor needs treatment.
Sinusitis or sinus infection is the irritation of the air cavities inside the passages of the nose. It can be initiated by infection or allergies. It is basically diagnosed based on the patient’s history and physical exam. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6Vck7g71UE Sinusitis is a common disorder that affects 10% to 30% of people each year. Women are more
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Scalded skin is a burn caused by hot liquids or steam that can be very painful. Immediate treatment of the condition lessens discomfort. In a first-degree scald, the skin becomes red, swollen and painful. For a second-degree burn, there are blisters, swelling and pain while a third-degree burn is characterized by charred, leathery or skin
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