Rubella is a mild and contagious viral infection due to rubella virus. Generally, it is characterized by rashes on the skin and enlargement of the lymph nodes. Rubella is common in children ages 5-9, but young people and not immunized adults can be vulnerable to rubella. The illness is dangerous during pregnancy which can result […]
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Fissured tongue is called scrotal tongue which is characterized by fissures and folds found on the top surface of the tongue. The tongue has cracks on the surface and the edges. They are of variable depths and extend laterally from a middle groove. This condition does not cause pain, but when food particles and debris
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Coronary artery disease is a condition where the major blood vessels that supply the heart with oxygen and nutrients become damaged or diseased. Deposits that contain cholesterol or plaque in the arteries and inflammation are caused by coronary artery disease. Buildup of plaque causes narrowing of the coronary arteries which lessens the flow of blood
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Peripheral vascular disease affects the circulatory system outside the brain and heart specifically the blood vessels. Peripheral vascular disease can be caused by the gradual accumulation of fatty material inside the vessel which is a condition known as atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries. Eventually, the artery becomes narrowed, blocked or weakened. Causes of peripheral
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Charcot-Marie-tooth disease is considered as a hereditary disorder that causes damage to the nerves within the legs and arms also. There is weakness of the muscle and a decrease in the size of the muscles as well as a decrease in sensation in the affected areas. Conditions common in Charcot-Marie-tooth disease usually include hammertoe and
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Athlete’s foot is the most common fungal infection that causes rashes on the skin of the foot. Athlete’s foot can be caused by a fungus that grows on the top layer of the skin. They grow best in warm, wet areas between the toes. They can be spread easily, by getting in contact with the
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oExbzAJP7t4 Getting an injury can result in cuts and wounds, which in turn results in bleeding. In most cases, minor bleeding wounds are manageable and not treated as a medical emergency. However, for some people, bleeding, no matter how minor, can be a serious emergency, especially among persons with an abnormal bleeding problem called hemophilia.
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Diabetes is a chronic disease that can affect the person’s ability to live a normal life. The most common complications that arise from the condition is the reasons why the mortality rate in diabetes occurs and this includes stroke, infection, gangrene, heart disease and poor wound healing. Knowing the proper first aid management for these
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1zs9Ymxa_8 Children with chicken pox can be in a very frustrating situation. Chicken pox or varicella is a condition that appears usually during childhood. It is characterized by blisters and may form crusts and scabs. While the condition is not really a serious one as it goes away even without treatment, learning what first aid
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Corneal ulcer occurs when there is an open sore on the cornea of the eye. The cornea is the transparent, protective covering the front of the eye. It protects the iris, the colored part of the eye, and the pupil, the black circle in the middle of the eye. There are no blood vessels in the
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