September 2016

Elbow pain - arm pain - forearm pain

Skin conditions: Scabies in children

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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Subacute bacterial endocarditis

Vasculitis

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

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Lyme disease

Close look on irritant contact eczema

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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