Paresthesia is an abnormal sensation in the body such as a sensation that the skin is crawling, numbness or itchiness with no apparent reason. This condition can affect any parts of the body but it usually happens in the arms, hands, legs and feet. Paresthesia can be temporary or chronic. Generally, a temporary episode of […]
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A mucous cyst or mucocele is a cyst that is filled with fluid that develops in the lips or in the mouth. Generally, it is caused by mucus obstruction in the salivary glands within the mouth. It can happen on any site in the oral cavity but usually develops in the lower part of the
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Nasal vestibulitis is inflammation of the tissues found around the nasal vestibule near the opening of the nose. Generally, the condition is caused by the bacteria staphylococcus aureus and result to dermatitis in the nasal vestibule. Folliculitis that forms at the entrance of the nose can result to the formation of pimples at the root
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Trigger finger is the inflammation within a tendon of a finger that causes it to flex involuntarily. If the condition becomes severe, it can become stuck in a bent position and a snapping sound can be heard when the affected area is forced to be straight. Performing repetitive gripping puts one at risk to develop
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Ringworm of the scalp is also called tinea capitis which is a fungal infection of the scalp and hair shafts. It is characterized by scaly, itchy and bald patches on the head. It is a highly contagious infection which usually affects toddlers and school-age children. Ringworm of the scalp is caused by several types of
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A broken knuckle is usually caused by hitting a hard surface using the full fist such as the wall or floor. The knuckles are the hardest bones of the hands. Knuckles can also break from a fight and result to severe pain, discomfort and can disrupt with the regular activities. The knuckles are joints of
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Carpal tunnel syndrome happens when there is pressure applied on the median nerve in the wrist that causes numbness, tingling and weakness in the hand and severe pain. The median nerve along with several tendons throughout the forearm up to the hand and through the limited space in the carpal tunnel. It is important to
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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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Ankle pain can occur after running due to overuse. When running, a certain amount is repeatedly placed on the feet that spread to the ankles, legs, hips and the abdomen. This force is due to the feet pounding a surface up to 200 times per minute. Pain could not be avoided by runners but there
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Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths of the uterus that forms during childbearing years which is also known as myomas. Uterine fibroids develop on the smooth tissues of the uterus or the myometrium. A single cell will divide repeatedly and forms a rubbery mass on the tissue. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXXbVZq3Lw8″ width=”220″] The growth patterns of uterine fibroids
