OTITIS MEDIA INTRODUCTION Otitis media is the inflammation or infection of the middle ear. It is also called a middle ear infection. It mainly occurs during early spring and winter. It is most common in children of around three years. It occurs when a bacteria or virus causes inflammation in the area behind the …
FUNGAL NAIL INFECTION Fungal nail infection is an infection caused by fungal invasion of the nail structure. Fungal nail infections are the most common disease of the nail, making up about 50% of nail abnormalities Damage to the nail structure can affect the growth, shape, size of the nail Fungal nail infections can affect both …
EYE FLOATERS Eye floaters are deposits or tiny clumps of gel inside the vitreous – the material that fills the posterior part of the eye, which cast shadows on the retina when light enters the eye. Eye floaters may appear as dark or gray specks, spots, threads, or cobwebs that drift aimlessly and slowly before …
CAMPOMELIC DYSPLASIA Campomelic dysplasia is a severe disorder marked by the development of abnormal curvature of the long bones and many other skeletal and extraskeletal features. The development of these skeletal abnormalities may begin before births and can often be seen on ultrasounds Affected babies are typically born with bowing of the long bones in …
BROKEN FINGER A broken finger is a common injury often caused by a trauma to the fingers. The fingers are the most frequently fractured part of the hand. They are made up of ligaments, tendons, and bones. The fingers are capable of fine, coordinated motions. They let us touch, grasp, and interact with our environment. …
Seven Reasons You Might Be Sweating a Lot Sweating is a natural body process that is important for controlling internal body temperature. The sweat is usually focused on the face, the palms, soles of the feet, and in the armpits. Sweating in certain amounts is essential for body function, however excessive sweating, regardless of the …
How to treat a throat tickle A throat tickle is an uncomfortable feeling in the throat. It is usually caused by an irritation of the mucous membranes of the throat, esophagus, or trachea. It may be linked to a medical condition or an irritant in your environment. A throat tickle will often clear up on …
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COLORADO TICK FEVER Colorado tick fever is a viral infection that is transmitted through a bite from an infected Rocky Mountain wood tick (Dermacentor andersoni). Ticks are small brown parasites that are most commonly found outdoors, in wooded areas and fields. In order to survive, ticks need to feed on blood from animals and humans. …
ALTITUDE SICKNESS Altitude sickness is a collection of general symptoms that are acquired by climbing or walking to a high elevation or altitude. The condition happens because the body does not have enough time to adapt to the lower air pressure and decreasing amount of oxygen level that occurs at high altitude. High altitude is …
The Effects of Drinking Warm Lemon Water on an Empty Stomach on Your Body Drinking lemon water on an empty stomach, such as when you wake up, is a new health trend that you’re bound to have heard of. If you’re curious about it, you’ll be happy to know that it’s not just some fad. …
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