Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder that is characterized by thickened, pinkish to reddish itchy areas of skin covered with white or silvery scales. The rash typically manifests on the elbows, scalp, knees, lower back and genitals but can appear on any body part. In some cases, it can also affect the fingernails. The skin […]
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Occupational asthma is triggered or aggravated by exposure to certain substances in the workplace. Always bear in mind that these substances might trigger asthma in various ways – irritant reaction, allergic reaction or a reaction where chemicals that naturally occur in the body accumulates in the lungs. Individuals who work in the healthcare field can
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Nocturnal leg cramps involves pain that manifests in the legs during nighttime. In most cases, they typically disrupt sleep at night but can also occur while awake at night during periods of inactivity. These cramps are usually present in the calf muscles but can also occur in the feet or thigh. Nocturnal leg cramps can
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Colic is one of the reasons why babies cry. Infants cry for various reasons. When an infant cries, it is how they tell us that they need something – might be hungry, soiled diaper, needs more or less stimulation or want to be held. Even though crying is not usual for all infants, those with
Campylobacter is a bacterium responsible for Campylobacteriosis which is an infection that causes vomiting, diarrhea, cramping and fever. The condition is passed via contaminated water and food. The infection usually affects individuals with weakened immune systems, particularly the elderly and young children. Campylobacteriosis is one of the main causes of food-borne illnesses and diarrhea. Once
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Altitude sickness or mountain sickness is characterized by generalized symptoms that are triggered by climbing on areas with higher altitudes rapidly. The condition is triggered since the body does not have enough time to adjust to the lower air pressure and lower level of oxygen in the air at high altitudes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiUgX4WrjX0 The body reacts
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Febrile seizures are types of seizures that develop during a fever. This is quite common among children between 6 months up to 5 years old. Even though many parents find this condition scary, it is not harmful and will not cause brain damage. Many children who end up with febrile seizures will not end up
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Dermatitis herpetiformis is characterized as a stinging, itchy, blistering skin rash that develops once the skin reacts to the presence of gluten antibodies that circulate in the system. The condition is also called as “gluten rash” since it occurs along with celiac disease. Gluten is a protein present in barley, wheat and rye. When an
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The armpit or axilla is a body site prone to infection to certain forms of rashes due to the characteristics of the skin. The skin in the armpit is thinner than other parts of the body and it folds upon itself. With this in mind, it is prone to moisture and also a hair-bearing area.
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Mucositis is a health issue marked by inflammation and pain of the mucous layer in the body. The mucous membrane is the soft tissue layer that lines the digestive tract from the mouth up to the anus. Main types of mucositis Oral – can cause the development of mouth ulcers along with pain or difficulty
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