Intractable vomiting is a form that is hard to control. This type of vomiting does not subside over time or with traditional treatment. It is often accompanied by nausea where the individual feels the urge to vomit constantly. The condition is an issue of concern since the individual could not hold anything down. It is […]
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A contusion occurs if a damaged blood vessel or capillary seeps out blood into the surrounding area. The injury is a form of hematoma which refers to any accumulation of blood outside a blood vessel. Contusion on the bone A bruise on a bone or bone contusion can occur. Once the bone is damaged, one
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Tick bites are not generally dangerous, but some ticks carry infections that can be transmitted to humans. When a tick bites, one will not feel anything. If there is a tick attached to the skin, the individual has been bitten along with minimal redness around the bite site. There are certain ticks that can transmit
Night leg pain is a common condition that can affect both adults and children. The root cause of the pain might originate from restless leg syndrome, nocturnal leg cramps as well as growing pains. Restless leg syndrome There are instances in which the leg pain occurs during leg movement. Nevertheless, restless leg syndrome manifests once
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Scarlet fever is a highly contagious and uncomfortable disease. Initially, the indications of scarlet fever strikingly resemble strep throat. After 1-2 days, a reddened, whole-body rash and other distinctive signs such as skin pigmentation and strawberry tongue might be present. Antibiotics are generally prescribed. If not treated, scarlet fever will worsen progressively and might result
Congestion can occur due to various reasons. The common cold, flu, allergies and other upper respiratory infections can lead to a feeling of being stuffed. Even though it can be managed at home or with medications, there are instances in which it is best to seek medical care. When to consult a doctor for nasal
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A black eye is brought about by bruising of the skin and cheek fat bordering the eye bones. Generally, it is a minor injury that eventually fades over time. Treatment is not needed by there are measures that promote faster resolution of the pain and swelling. In some cases, a black eye is an indication
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A scorpion sting can occur as self defense of the creature. Scorpions might end up caught in bedding or crawl inside shoes which eventually results to a sting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IklCF496ikY If the scorpion is still at the scene, you can either trap it under an inverted jar or pick it up with long tongs. What are
A scrape of scratch involves the upper skin layers. In most cases, they are not deep but might cover a wide area of skin. Most cases occur due to the following: Accidents in sports or workplace or falls Being struck with a sharp, hard or pointed object Using rough, sharp or jagged objects in the
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Malaria is a dangerous form of infection brought about by the Plasmodium parasite, usually from a mosquito bite. If a mosquito infected by the parasite bites an individual, the parasites rapidly reproduce in the liver before infiltrating and breaking down the red blood cells. What are the signs? The signs of malaria can be categorized
