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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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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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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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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Scleroderma is a group of rare diseases that involves the hardening and tightening of the skin, connective tissue and the fibers for the framework and support of the body. In some people, scleroderma only affects the skin, but it usually affects the structures beyond the skin such as the blood vessels, internal organs and the
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Heart palpitations are sensations of having a rapid, fluttering or pounding heart, and can be caused by stress, medications, exercises or sometimes medical conditions such as arrhythmia which is an irregular heartbeat that will require treatment. Symptoms of heart palpitations A heart palpitation feels like the heart is fluttering, skipping beats, beating too fast and
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Low back pain can occur anywhere below the ribs and above the legs. It causes pain on the back when lifting, reaching or twisting. You can learn more about treatment options by enrolling in a first aid course today. Causes of low back pain Aging and illness Overstrain or injuries Herniated disc, arthritis and compression
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Some bacterial infections or medications can cause peptic ulcers. Peptic ulcers are open sores that occurs on the inside lining of the esophagus, upper portion of the small intestine and the stomach. A peptic ulcer that develops in the stomach is called as a gastric ulcer while those that develop within the hollow tube which
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Boil is an infection of the skin that initially starts as a red-colored, tender area that becomes firm, hard and becoming more tender. The middle part of the boil will become soft and filled with white blood cells from the bloodstream to destroy the infection and finally it turns into pus which is the collection
