It is important to note that gunshot wounds can cause significant tissue damage. There are three factors in order to determine the harshness of a gunshot wound – location, speed of the projectile and size of the projectile. Altering the speed of the bullet makes a difference to the degree of damage done by the […]
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A third degree burn are also called as full thickness burns and are said to be the worst kinds of burns as they result to most damage to the skin. The skin has two layers: the epidermis (outer layer) and dermis (inner layer), where the nerves and capillaries are located. Beneath the dermis is a
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If a child has been bitten by a stray cat, there are vital measures that you have to do. Aside from basic first aid which includes bleeding control, cleansing of the wound using water and soap, applying an antibiotic ointment and bandaging the bite site, it is important to call the local animal control, health
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Cortisone is a type of steroid that is naturally produced by a gland inside the body known as the adrenal gland. Take note that the adrenal gland releases cortisol when the body is under stress. The natural cortisone is released into the bloodstream and somewhat short-acting. The injectable form of cortisone is produced synthetically and
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Prevalence of Anorexia Nervosa is around 0.6% of the US population and is more commonly seen in teenage females wherein consciousness on body image is at its peak. It involves the perception of being fat even when the person is very thin in reality that may eventually result to ill effects on the body. In
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A hip stress fracture is considered as a critical injury to the ball of the ball-and-socket hip joint. This type of fracture typically develops due to engaging in overuse activities. Hip stress fractures are typically caused by the following: High-impact injury can cause the bone to break due to the force acting on the bone.
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Tailbone pain or coccygodynia can result from trauma or a fall onto the base part of the spine. In such circumstances, it can lead to the bruising of the periosteum, thus resulting to pain. Falls onto the tailbone can also fracture the bone or dislocate it at the sacroccygeal joint which is where the sacrum
It is estimated that millions of individuals all over the world have diabetes, but not all are aware that they have the condition. A major factor is the absence of the symptoms. Some will not take any action until the symptoms are evident or already in an advanced stage. Take note that this is a
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It is important to note that acute bronchitis involves the inflammation of the bronchial tubes. These are the tubes that transport air to the lungs. This condition is a common complication of the flu, common cold and other upper respiratory infections. Most often, this condition is triggered by a virus just like with illnesses that
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An allergic reaction to stinging insects that fly (hornets, honeybees, wasps and yellow jackets) are quite common. Most individuals who are stung by these insects develop a reaction at the sting site that is accompanied by swelling, pain, itchiness and redness. In some individuals, they experience larger areas of swelling that can last up to
