Some individuals might end up with a swollen lip after being stung or bit by an insect especially during the warm spring and summer seasons. When a person is bitten by an insect, it triggers irritation of the skin and an allergic reaction which varies from person to person. This condition can be minor or …
Excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis is a condition affects any part of the body, but usually the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, underarm and face are commonly affected. The condition is usually heredity where parents or siblings have suffered from the same condition. Causes of sweaty palms and feet Certain medications Menopausal hot …
Flat feet or pes planus is a condition when the ligaments, tendons and small bones on the side of feet are incapable of supporting the body and eventually collapses. Flat feet are normal in infants and toddlers, but sometimes the tissue under the feet becomes firm with aging and produces a shock-absorbing arch. Flat feet …
An anal fissure is a rip or an open sore in the skin around the anus and causes burning and severe pain during bowel movement. People suffering from constipation are at high risk for developing this condition due to hard and large-sized stools that result to tearing of the anal lining. Common symptoms of anal …
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that affects the hands and arms. This condition causes tingling and numbness sensation at the early stage. As the condition progresses, the pain becomes severe, the hands weak and damage the nerve. Carpal tunnel can affect both hands and women are more susceptible to this condition than men. This …
Wrist tendinitis or tenosynovitis causes irritation and inflammation of the tendons found around the wrist joint. There are plenty of tendons surrounding the joint and tendonitis usually affects one or several of these tendons. Symptoms of wrist tendonitis Wrist pain Warmth and redness of the tendons Grinding sensation or crepitus when moving the tendons Treatment Take …
Uterine fibroids or myomas are non-cancerous growths in the uterus that usually develops during the childbearing years. Fibroids range as the size of seedlings which cannot be seen by the human eye and when they are abundant, they can distort and enlarge the uterus and even reach the rib cage. Fibroids are classified based on …
Keloid scars are hard, fibrous tissue that develops on the skin. When the top layer of the skin is damaged or has tears, collagen will form at the area while it is healing. Keloid scars usually develop when there is a trauma or damage such as chicken pox, acne, minor burns, ear piercings, insect bites, …
A torn abdominal muscle will result to pain, inflammation and weakness which is usually caused by improper techniques during workouts or lifting of heavy objects. While performing exercises, injuries can happen such as torn abdominal muscle fibers. Injuries caused by sports happens when the person was not properly stretched before an activity or straining a …
An ingrown hair is characterized as one that curls around back to the skin instead of rising up from it. This usually occurs among individuals with curly hair. An ingrow hair causes a raised and red bump that looks similar to a pimple. Sometimes, there is presence of pus inside the bump. This condition also causes …
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