A broken nose involves a fracture in the bone or cartilage of the nose. The injury typically occurs due to some form of trauma or blow to the face. A broken nose oftentimes occurs along with other facial or neck injuries. Due to this, those who sustained a broken nose must be carefully assessed by […]
Eyelid pain involves discomfort or soreness of the eyelids that cover and protect the eye. The exterior part of the eyelid is comprised of thin skin while the inside is lined with conjunctiva. Since the conjunctiva is abundant with blood vessels, it is prone to inflammation that results to pain and swelling. The borders of
Behind knee pain is soreness or discomfort at the back part of the knee joint. It can occur with or without movement and can be intense enough to limit movement. This is usually an indication of Baker’s cyst which involves the accumulation of synovial fluid at the back of the knee. It is important to
Giant cell arteritis is a form of inflammation affecting the arteries that necessitates immediate treatment. The inflammation causes the artery to constrict which disrupts the blood supply to the area. In severe cases, the blood vessels entirely close. Even though any medium or large artery can be affected, those at the temples are the usual
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Dry mouth syndrome is characterized as inadequate saliva in the mouth. It is usually an indication of an underlying health issue. There are various factors that can cause constant dry mouth including medical treatments, prescription medications and some autoimmune diseases such as Sjogren’s syndrome. Indications of dry mouth syndrome The usual symptoms include the following:
Chilblains are described as patches of discolored, itchy, swollen skin brought about by a combination of poor circulation and cold weather. It is important to note that the toes are quite susceptible but other extremities are also at risk including the earlobes, fingers and the nose. Additional, wearing tight shoes is a contributing factor since
High blood pressure is a medical condition that is brought about by various factors. Many adults are diagnosed with the condition but some are not aware of having it. The blood pressure is the measurement on how hard the blood drives against the arterial walls. If the pressure is too high, this places excess force
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A detached retina occurs if the lining at the rear of the eye tugs away from the blood vessels at the rear part of the eye. The condition is likely to lead to blindness which is why immediate treatment is vital. Indications of a detached retina Appearance of floaters in the vision which are dark
Anthrax is a rare and potentially deadly bacterial disease. The infectious agent responsible is Bacillus anthracis which is a bacterium that is present in both wild and domesticated animals such as goats, cattle, sheep, deer and horses. It is important to note that the Bacillus anthracis bacteria produces spores that have durable shells that allow
A thunderclap headache occurs abruptly that is characterized by intense pain that reaches its peak intensity in a minute. After an hour or so, the headache starts to settle. In some cases, the headache might even last for more than a week. This type of headache is considered rare but if it occurs, it might
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