A swollen lymph node can be caused by an ear or skin infections. Lymph nodes found behind the ear are parts of the immune system which function for draining and filtering the tissues. They are also called lymph glands that affect the neck and the one found behind the ear are known as the posterior […]
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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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An underarm pain is pain under the area of the arm which is also called axilla. Generally, the pain can be caused by an injury, inflammation and infections. Sometimes cardiac condition can cause pain in the axilla. Causes of underarm pain Common cold Muscles of the chest and upper arm becomes inflamed or strained can
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Canker sores are tiny and painful ulcers that develop inside the mouth, tongue and the inside lining of the cheeks, throat and lips. The sores are colored gray, white or yellow with a red border. They are the common types of oral lesions. Women are more susceptible to develop this condition than with men. Categories
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Grazes is a prevalent injury that happens when slipping or falling. They are not usually serious but at risk for infection if not properly treated. Grazes affects the surface of the skin can result to bleeding and pain and the area will generally scab and recuperate. If the graze happens in the body that is
Impetigo is a common and very contagious infection of the skin that usually affects children and infants. It is characterized by red sores that develop on the face especially on the nose and mouth and on the feet and hands of the child. Then sores burst and develop honey-colored crusts. This condition usually happens in
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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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A breast contusion is simply a bruise involving the tissue of the breast due to a direct blow to the area such as struck by a ball or being elbowed when playing contact sports. A direct hit on the breast will cause rupturing of the small blood vessels and bleeding inside the breast that result
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Knee bursitis is the inflammation of a bursa found near the joint of the knee. A bursa is a pad-like sac that is filled with fluid that lessens friction and cushion pressure points between the bones and tendons and muscles that are near the joints. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZ18PGwUG-0″] Each of the knees has 11 bursae. When
Adenoids are tiny masses of tissue found at the back of the throat which have similarities to the tonsils. Adenoids are a vital component of the immune system which works by trapping harmful germs that enter through the mouth or nose. Adenoids also produce antibodies that help the body fight infections. As the person starts
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