Venous leg ulcers usually occur in the lower limbs. This emerges as a wound or ulcer that develops from the degradation of the adjacent cells and tissue layers. What are the causes? Venous leg ulcers develop once the one-way vein valves fail to maintain the flow of blood toward the heart and prevent any back […]
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A chronic wound does not repair itself over time. These wounds are often stuck in one of the phases of the wound healing process and most often seen among the elderly. In most instances, if a wound is not healing as expected within 2-3 months, it is considered chronic. What are the causes of chronic
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Scabies is an itchy rash on the skin triggered by small burrowing mites. The rash appear as reddened threads on the skin. This skin condition rapidly spreads and requires treatment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpK1rtzSFK8 What are the causes? Scabies is triggered by a small-sized insect specifically Sarcoptes scabiei. The female mites usually lay eggs in small tunnels that
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A concussion is a common form of head injury that can occur in both children and adults. If a child sustained a concussion, he/she is required to rest to allow the brain to recover. There should be a gradual return to school, sports or other forms of physical activities. Overview on a concussion A concussion
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A deviated septum is characterized by a nasal septum that is evidently crooked or misaligned that makes breathing difficult. The nasal septum is the bone and cartilage that divides the nose in half. Many individuals generally have minimal deviation but those who have severe deviation requires treatment. What are the possible causes of a deviated
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Vasculitis is an autoimmune disorder which results to inflammation of the blood vessels. There are various forms of vasculitis and most involve a variety of organs in the body. Even though there is no remedy for the condition, treatment is available and often results to remission. Close look on vasculitis Vasculitis involves inflammation of the
When dealing with snake bites, you have to be prepared to handle one. There are instances in which emergency care is needed including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). For snake bites, you have to apply pressure using a bandage and keep the individual as calm as possible until the medical team arrives on the scene. Do not
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Irritant contact eczema is a usual cause of job-related health problems along with injuries and muscle or joint pain. Most occupations where the skin is constantly soiled are often linked with the condition. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfNB0oPQJFU Extended contact with water causes the surface cells of the skin to swell and exposes the vulnerable deeper layers. If an
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A talus fracture is simply a fragmented ankle bone. The talus positioned at the rear of the foot that attaches the leg and the foot. It links with the 2 leg bones to create the ankle and enables upward and downward movement of the ankle. Indications Pain Swelling Inability to walk due to the swelling
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Asthma develops once certain cells of the immune system wrongly identifies substances as a threat and overly react to them, thus causing the bronchial tubes in the lungs to inflame and constrict. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EDo9pUYvPE The causes of asthma and why it occurs in some individuals and not others have long been an issue of debate. Still,
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