Necrotic wounds are simple injuries of the skin that becomes worse by the death of the cells of the skin. This condition is caused by inadequate supply of blood and oxygen which causes the cells to become acidic and consume itself. The wounds appear as dark brown or blackish discoloration of the skin which is […]
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Hyperthermia, pyrexia or elevated temperature is also known as fever. When body temperature is higher than 37 degrees Celsius, the person may have a fever already. A short-term increase in body temperature can help your body fight off illness. It generally goes away within a few days. There are medicines that can aid fever, but
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An electric shock happens when the body is directly exposed to an electrical source. The electrical energy flows through an area in the body causing shock. Exposure to electrical energy can cause minimal or severe injuries and even death. Lightning strikes are natural forms of electric shock. Remember that burns are common injury due to
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Glandular fever is an infectious disease that is transmitted through saliva which is why it is called the “kissing disease.” It can be transmitted through coughing or sneezing but not as contagious as the common cold. Glandular fever causes a pinkish rash all over the body and becomes severe if taking certain antibiotics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQN2UCxDqAQ Glandular
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Poison sumac is one of the trios of plants such as poison ivy and poison oak that causes rash if an individual is allergic to them. Poison sumac releases urushiol which is a substance found in the stems, leaves and fruits when they are damaged or bruised. A severe rash can develop within 24-72 hours.
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Spending time with cats can put an individual at risk for a cat scratch. It is important to be prepared on what to do if an individual ends up with a cat scratch. For those who own a cat, the scratch wound can be easily treated if it is not too severe and there is
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Both children and adults can end up with bed bug bites. Bed bugs are tiny, nocturnal parasites that feed on human blood and usually found in shelters, hotels and dormitories. They usually thrive in mattresses and other dry and warm areas such as crevices of wall, dressers, bed frame, window casings and rugs. Babies bitten
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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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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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