Neck strain is a condition where the pain is felt at the back of the neck usually caused by poor posture. Neck strain can be very annoying and could give limited head movements which may disrupt basic tasks and your daily routine. Nearly all cases of neck strains are mild or moderate and eventually heal […]
A black eye is caused by bleeding under the skin around the eye. It can indicate a more serious injury such as internal injury to the eye or a fracture around the eye which is characterized by double vision, bruising around both eyes and bleeding from the nose. Causes of black eye Injury to the
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Neck pain is a common problem especially among the elderly. The neck muscles become strained due to poor posture either leaning over a computer or hunching over the work area. Osteoarthritis can also cause pain in the neck. Sometimes, neck pain can be a symptom of a serious condition. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TffT8b3Ych4″ width=”220″] Disclaimer / More
An eardrum is a thin tympanic membrane that is located between the outer and the middle ear. The eardrum vibrates when sound waves enters the ear canal. Nerve cells that lie in the middle ear and inner ear will transmit these sound waves to be interpreted by the brain. An eardrum will rupture when there
Without the jaw, it is impossible to eat or chew food properly. It is important to note that this bony structure functions in protecting the internal organs of the mouth. The upper and lower jaw makes up the human jaw. The upper jaw is a fixed structure while the lower jaw can be moved up
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Headache is one common complaint that can go away on its own but some cases require medical care. Pain in the head can start from the brain itself or the tissues that partly covers the skull such as the skin and muscles. It can be a pain from adjacent organs. Some headaches occur for a
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Although it is rarely heard of, children have died of hanging and strangulation. It mostly happens to toddlers who become entangled with blind cords or other rope-like materials. The story of two-year old Alexandra Hoegh, daughter of one of Britain’s richest men, was a tragedy. Alexandra Hoegh passed away after becoming entangled with a blind
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Goiter refers to a condition in which the thyroid gland, situated at the base of the neck, grows too large. The thyroid gland is located just below the Adam’s apple of your neck. Goiter is usually a painless condition. However, a large goiter may result in cough and breathing or swallowing difficulty. The most common
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