A humerus fracture can be caused by trauma such as falls, vehicular accidents or gunshot wounds. The humerus is an elongated bone positioned in amidst the elbow and the shoulder joint in the forearm. Most cases of fractures are considered as closed injuries in which there is no break in the skin over the site. […]
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Fingertip injuries are considered as common hand injuries that can occur in both children and adults. What are the possible causes? Fingertip injuries have various causes that you should be familiar with. The fingers might be crushed, accidentally close in the door, struck by a hammer or other tools or a heavy object dropped on
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Cubital tunnel syndrome involves pressure or stretching of the ulnar nerve that results to tingling or numbness in the ring and small fingers, weakness in the hand and/or pain in the forearm. What are the possible causes? There are a few causes of cubital tunnel syndrome that you should be familiar with such as the
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Elbow osteoarthritis develops once the cartilage surface of the elbow is damaged or wears out. This can occur due to an earlier injury such as elbow dislocation or a fracture. It can also be due to deterioration of the joint cartilage due to aging. The condition typically affects the weight-bearing joints such as the knee
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Lawn mower injuries among children have been reported yearly. Lawn mowers are easy to use which is why children and teenagers are often use the machine. Even though it seems as a tedious task, both the push and riding mowers are strong enough to cause significant or even deadly injuries. Being exposed to the moving
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Tetanus is a serious yet uncommon condition brought about by entry of bacteria into a wound. Remember that it can be deadly if not properly treated. Most cases of tetanus develop among those who were not vaccinated against the disease or were not able to complete the vaccination schedule. Additionally, those who use prohibited drugs
Salmonella infection is usually marked by stomach cramps, diarrhea and oftentimes fever and vomiting. Generally, it takes 12-72 hours for the symptoms to manifest after ingestion of the causative bacteria. The symptoms typically last for 4-7 days and many individuals are able to recover without requiring treatment. In case an individual becomes sick suddenly, care
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Sun poisoning is a term often used for a severe sunburn. This is typically a burn from exposure to the ultraviolet (UV) radiation that causes skin inflammation. Indications of sun poisoning In just 15 minutes of sun exposure, an individual can develop sunburn, but it is not evident right away. The discomfort and redness will
Heart failure simply means that the heart ceases to function. The heart is not able to fully pump blood through the heart and the body while the pressure in the heart rises. As an outcome, the heart could not sufficiently pump to comply with the requirements of the body. The chambers of the heart take
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Heat rash is a reddened or pinkish rash typically found on body parts covered by clothing. It usually develops once the sweat ducts are clogged and swell which often leads to itchiness and discomfort. Heat rash is prevalent among infants, but can also affect adults in warm, humid climates. Remember that heat rash is quite
