Epidermoid cyst is made of keratin which is a protein constituent that is present in hair and skin. In case when the wall the cyst breaks, it then secretes a sticky yellowish liquid called keratin. Generally, it causes irritation on the skin. Epidermoid cyst usually develops on the head, neck, back or the genitals. Generally, […]
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Ganglion cysts are tiny, round sacs or lumps that are filled with a viscous synovial fluid. The lumps might be the size of a pea to almost an inch in size. They generally develop over a joint or tendons in the wrists, fingers and ankles or even the soles of the feet. Some cysts can
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Thrombophlebitis is a severe inflammation of a vein due to the formation of blood clot on the surface or in deeper tissues. The leg is usually affected but can also happen to other areas of the body. It is characterized by numbness, tenderness, redness and pain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=254uNYJvAPM Symptoms of thrombophlebitis Painful, tender, warm and hard
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Folliculitis is an inflammatory ailment that affects the hair follicles. Generally, it is characterized by a tiny red tender bump and sometimes surmounted with a dot of pus that surrounds pus. Older lesions without pus appear as reddened lumps that surround the opening without the hair. Acne vulgaris, a facial rash affecting teenagers is a
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Sunstroke is a type of heatstroke due to sun exposure. Generally, it happens with prolonged exposure of the body to hot temperature, resulting to the rise of body temperature to 105 F or higher. Elderly people, babies, working in hot environments and obese people are susceptible to this condition. In addition, people who are diabetic,
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Nocturnal asthma is a condition characterized by worsening of the symptoms at night. Sometimes, symptoms can be experienced during day time and worse between 1:00 am and 4:00 am. The pulmonary functions are reduced due to circulating blood vessels of epinephrine and cortisol, protecting the body against asthma in the lowest levels. There is inflammation
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Emphysema is a condition of the lung that results to shortness of breath. Generally, the air sacs in the lungs or alveoli are injured. Eventually, the inner walls of the air sacs become weak and can rupture and cause larger air spaces instead of many tiny ones. Furthermore, this lessens the available surface area of
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A scorpion belongs to the Arachnida class and are related to ticks, mites and spiders. Scorpions have 8 legs, 2 pinchers and an elongated body. The tail have segments of varying length that ranges from 9 to 20 cm. The last segment contains the stinger which transmits toxin to the bitten area. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IklCF496ikY Bark scorpions
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Cat bites usually happens when cat owners are bitten by their pets usually during playing especially when the cat is agitated and aggressive. Generally, even when the cat is immunized, the wound should be checked for infection. In addition, cats have long fangs and their bites are deep and susceptible to infections. Unvaccinated cats infected
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Nausea is a sick feeling in the stomach that usually results to vomiting. Generally, it is a sensation of unease and discomfort in the upper stomach. Causes of nausea Motion or seasickness Intense pain Emotional stress such as fear Early stages of pregnancy Food poisoning Reaction to certain smells or odors Stomach flu Heart attack
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