Seborrheic keratosis is a condition that usually affects older people. The unexplained growths are similar with appearance to a cancerous mole, but they are not dangerous. The growths can happen in any area of the body. These growths have a waxy appearance, scaly and slightly elevated. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a-saSxcp7U” width=”220″] Causes of seborrheic keratosis Seborrheic keratosis […]
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A swollen knee develops when there is excessive accumulation of fluid in or around the joint of the knee which is also called effusion in the joint of the knee and this can also be called “water on the knee”. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj0-lT2knKw” width=”220″] A swollen knee can be due to trauma, overuse injuries and underlying
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
Pain in the knee is a weakening condition that can affect the daily movement of a person. Some individuals can walk on flat surfaces without pain in the knee, but when they climb the stairs, they experience knee pain. In most cases, it is usually the front of the knee that is affected which is
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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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The saliva of cats carries plenty of bacteria and this is why a cat bite is likely to get infected. A cat bite wound can cause serious infection within 12 hours after the bite and about 40% of the wounds are infected. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRfgfW3yimQ” width=”220″] Symptoms of an infected cat bite Redness Swelling Pus in
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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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Deposits of calcium on fingernails are white spots or smears that are found on the surface of the fingernails. People whose fingernails are covered with these spots should increase the daily intake of calcium in the diet, and calcium helps in building strong bones, teeth and fingernails. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWCSc7ONR-M” width=”220″] White spots or calcium deposit
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Many individuals crack the knuckles and sometimes people realize their importance unless there is problem with it. It is the joint in the hand which connects the finge[youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltR-K-XPU8M” width=”220″]rs with the hand and also called as metacarpophalangeal joint. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltR-K-XPU8M” width=”220″] The base of the finger forms the knuckle joint and it is where
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