Hamstring injuries happen when straining or pulling on the hamstring muscles which are four groups of muscles that are found along the back of the thigh. People playing football, tennis, soccer and other sports that require sprinting with sudden stops and starts are prone to a hamstring strain. Runners and dancers can also be affected […]
Acute sinusitis or acute rhinosinusitis causes the cavities found around the nasal passages or the sinuses become inflamed and swollen and it interferes with the drainage that leads to the accumulation of mucus. People suffering from acute sinusitis have difficulty breathing through the nose while the area found around the eyes and face is swollen
Fever of infants is a distressing scenario for any parent. Rectal temperature that is more than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit is an abnormal temperature for an infant. Fever is a way the body defends itself from any infections. Febrile seizures are common complications for any fever but it does not cause a weakening effect. Infants with
Tremors are involuntary shaking and trembling which are unintentional and sometimes rhythmic fluctuation of muscles to and fro. It can happen in the arms, legs, hands, trunk, face, head and the vocal cords, but usually happen in the hands. Tremors can be a symptom of another neurological disorder and it can be short-term or chronic
Ulnar nerve compression is a condition where the ulnar nerve found in the grove of the elbow is compressed and results to numbness and weakness of the forearm including the fingers. It also causes soreness and burning in the interior side of the elbow. Ulnar nerve compression can be caused by overuse of the elbow
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Fever is an increase in the temperature of the body over the normal reading of 98.6 degrees F or 37 degrees C. Fever is how the body fights an infection. The high temperature of the body can eliminate any bacteria or viruses that attack the body. Remember that fever is the body’s natural defense mechanism
Lymph nodes are found all over the body and important component of the immune system since they help the body fight germs and other foreign substances. Areas of the body that have lymph nodes are those found behind the ears, under the jaw and chin, in the neck, on the back of the head, on
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A heat stroke is a condition that develops when the body reaches the temperature of 104 degrees F. The individual can initially suffer from either heat cramps or even heat exhaustion and if these conditions are not properly treated and controlled promptly, they can become severe and lead to a heat stroke. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhEIypDhxuk”] Heat
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A strained back can cause a lot of discomfort. Pain and stiffness in the back can disrupt the daily routine of an individual either at home or at work. The condition can be due to an injury in the back muscle, usually the muscles and tendons found in the lower back. It is important to
Ringworm infection is an infection of skin caused by a fungus that spreads along the outer layer of the skin and usually found around the skin of the stomach and the lower part of the abdomen, between the thighs, under the armpits and in the area of the groin. Sometimes, ringworm infection can also happen
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