Torticollis is simply called a twisted neck where it is twisted to one side. The exact cause of acute torticollis is usually unknown. It can develop without any previous neck symptoms. It is a usual cause of neck pain among young individuals and there is usually no evident injury. Nevertheless, it might also be brought […]
Kawasaki disease is considered as an uncommon condition that typically affects children aged 5 years and below, usually aged 18-24 months. The condition can trigger a variety of symptoms all over the body. What are the indications? In most cases, the characteristic symptom of Kawasaki disease is fever that lasts more than 5 days. Additionally,
All cases of head injuries are considered serious since they can damage the brain and cause loss of responsiveness. The severity of an injury depends on how the individual struck his/her head and how hard the impact was. Head injuries can damage the brain tissue or blood vessels inside the skull or even break the
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When it comes to fainting, the individual loses consciousness for a few seconds. This is also known as passing or blacking out. The individual feels sick and sweaty initially or pass out without any warning. If an individual faint, loss of consciousness only lasts for a few seconds and feels normal again. Some feel very
Many individuals with otitis externa can be managed without any tests since a diagnosis can be given after examination of the ear. Ear drops can be used to deal with a short episode of otitis externa. Nevertheless, other treatments are added especially if the following are present: Ear are swollen or painful Ears are fully
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Rib injuries typically heal over a span of a few weeks. Appropriate pain medications are vital to allow the individual to breath and cough comfortably as the injury heals. Who are at risk? Rib injuries involves a break in one or several ribs. Oftentimes, the ribs are not damaged but there is bruising of the
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Ear barotrauma involves damage to the tissues due to a difference in the pressure in between the air space within the body. This is the most common form of barotrauma characterized by ear pain and diminished hearing due to the unequal pressure that developed between the air in the middle ear and outside the ear.
Olecranon bursitis involves inflammation and swelling at the rear of the elbow. The condition eventually settles on its own. In some cases, treatment might be required to reduce the inflammation and clear up the accumulation of fluid. The bursa at the rear of the elbow over the olecranon is a usual site for inflammation. The
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The MERS coronavirus is a recent strain of coronavirus that triggers the rapid onset of severe respiratory disease. Most cases develop among individuals who have underlying health conditions that makes them prone to end up with respiratory infections. Most of the reported cases occur among those who live or travelled to the Middle East. What
Individuals both young and old are prone to sports injuries. Every year, millions of children and adults all over the globe suffer from sport injuries. It is vital to be prepared to respond to emergency situations especially with sports-related injuries. What are the common sports injuries? Most of the sports injuries typically involve the bones
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