Knuckles or metacarpals are bones found between the proximal phalangal bones of the finger and carpals bones found at the palm of the hands. The 4th and the 5th metacarpal bones are susceptible to damage due to indirect force. A broken knuckle is also called boxer’s fracture which affects the neck of the metacarpal bone […]
Irritable bowel syndrome is a long-term disorder of the gastrointestinal tract in which the large intestine or the colon as well as the small intestines are involved. This disturbance can lead to cramping, bloating, abdominal pain, sensation of gas and changes in the bowel habits such as diarrhea and constipation. Symptoms A bloating feeling Abdominal
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A broken nose is also known as a nasal fracture which is a crack or break in a bone in the nose, usually the bone over the bridge of the nose. It can be caused by injuries such as a punch to the face or a fall, playing contact sports, vehicular accidents, physical fights and
Muscle strain is an injury to the muscles or tendons (links muscles together) that pertains to the sudden tearing of the muscle fibers caused by exertion or over stretching. Muscle strain may occur partially or completely, with the latter being more difficult to treat. The most commonly affected muscles of muscle strain are the lower
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Hemorrhoids which are also known as piles are swelling veins that are found in the anus and rectum that bleeds, burns and cause itchiness. There are internal and external hemorrhoids, but normally it is the external type that causes the symptoms. Hemorrhoids are caused by pressure on the veins that is due to excessive sitting,
It is important to note that tinea pedis is common in tropical countries during the summer and monsoon season where men are more susceptible than in women. The fungus grows in the upper layer of the skin or epidermis, usually in warm and moist areas. Damp socks and environments that are warm and moist are
Thermal burns are burns caused exposure to steam, hot liquids, hot metals or open flames. Steam burns usually occur in the kitchen when an individual lifts a lid from a pot of boiling liquid. Steam burns can be considered as minor injuries but can become severe. Steam burns can be caused by close exposure to
Hot glue gun is a tool that is used for giving out hot melt adhesive and the material that is used to prepare hot glue is a thermoplastic adhesive. It is in long sticks of different diameters and placed in the hot glue gun which is powered by electricity. The heat produced by the electric
The shape of the outer ear varies from one person to another and determined by the external elastic structure which is called the ear cartilage. Sometimes, pain in the ear cartilage can be experienced after trauma sustained to the external ear. The cartilage of the ear is thin, flexible and elastic which provides shape to
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Turtles are considered as hardy creatures and have been on earth for millions of years. Some of these turtles thrive in fresh water reservoirs or in the sea as well as species that live on land. The outer side of the body is comprised of the hard shell which protects them from predators and serves
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