Proctitis is the inflammation of the lining of the rectum which is the end part of the large intestines where stool passes. This condition causes soreness, bleeding, pain, mucus discharge or pus. Proctitis can be chronic or acute and when the inflammation spreads beyond the rectum is called proctocolitis. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sci8GGsFJwM” width=”220″] Proctitis is common […]
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Achilles tendon rupture is an injury affecting the back of the lower leg and usually affects individuals playing recreational sports. The Achilles tendon is a fibrous cord connecting the muscles in the back of the calf to the heel bone. Stretching the Achilles tendon can cause tearing or rupturing completely or partial tearing of the
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A pinched nerve happens when there is compression or pressure placed on a nerve that results to pain and discomfort. A pinched nerve in the hip happens when the area is overstretched or compressed in the mid-section of the body. This area makes numerous body movements and any injury in the hip can cause severe
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A stiff neck involves tenderness and difficulty moving the neck particularly when turning the head sideways. A stiff neck causes headache, pain in the neck, shoulder pain and arm pain. It causes the person to turn the entire body as opposed to the neck when turning sideways or backwards. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7FZ4v8_WpI” width=”220″] What are the
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Blisters on the mouth of the child can be alarming. A blistered tongue and mouth can be caused by hand-foot and mouth diseases. Blisters can develop on the tongue due to injury such as biting on the tongue, burning the tongue by eating hot foods or can be triggered by fungal or bacterial infections. Deficiency
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Atopic dermatitis or eczema is a condition that causes the skin to turn red and itchy. It is usually prevalent in children but can happen at any age. This is considered as a chronic condition that can flare occasionally and then subside and usually accompanied by asthma or hay fever. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=454WBROfzUk” width=”220″] Symptoms Red
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A quadriceps contusion is due to a traumatic blow or a deep bruise to the anterior, lateral or medial part of the thigh. The contusion is caused by an external force that damages the muscle. The thigh and the large muscles located in the front of thigh are called quadriceps muscles. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfMjnYjIbtY” width=”220″] Quadriceps
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Calluses are hard and rough areas of the skin that can develop on the hands, feet or any areas where there is a repeated friction even on the chin. A common callus usually happens when is significant rubbing against the hands or feet. A plantar callus develops in the base of the feet. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhpYjOQu8LM”
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Valley fever is a condition caused by fungal infection by the coccidioides organisms. Mild cases of this condition subside on their own without treatment. This condition can result to chest pain, fever, breathlessness, coughing, and difficulty in breathing. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLDXe6nthoM” width=”220″] This species of fungi is present in the soil in certain regions. Anything that
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A boil is a skin infection that begins with a reddened and tender area and eventually the area becomes firm, hard and becomes more tender. The center of the boil will turn soft and filled with white blood cells coming from the bloodstream to eliminate the infection. The build up of white blood cells, bacteria
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