An ingrown toenail occurs when the side of the nail grows down into the skin, instead of up. Although it can occur on any toe, it commonly affects the big toe. An ingrown toenail usually results to pain, redness and swelling of the affected toe. In some cases, it progresses to an infection. Ingrown toenails […]
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Acid reflux is a condition that occurs when the stomach acid rises up into the oesophagus because of a faulty lower oesophageal sphincter, a muscular ring. The oesophagus is the tube that serves as passageway of food from the pharynx, located at the back of the throat, to the stomach. Acid reflux is fairly common
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Flat feet means the loss of natural curve in the arch of feet, and the whole feet touches the ground on standing. Normally the central part of the foot does not touch the ground due to the curve present and only toes and heel make contact with ground. The flat feet hamper the normal walking
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Weever fish stings are amongst the venomous stings in the temperate zone. The weever fish, sometimes also spelled as weaver fish, is considered more venomous than many jellyfish and as poisonous as the stingray. The highly dangerous fish are primarily found near the beaches or shorelines as they live in warm shallow water. Weever fish
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Catfish stings are caused by a type of ray-finned fish known for their prominent barbells called catfish. Named after their resemblance with cat’s whiskers, catfish have substantial commercial importance. They are served as part of dishes, either fished or farmed, but some species are used in aquarium hobby. Catfish are also popularly called “mud cats,”
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Cardiogenic shock occurs when the heart’s contractility in pumping blood throughout the body is impaired and the supply of oxygen rich blood is not reaching the vital organs of the body for nourishment. The cause of cardiogenic shock is known as either coronary or noncoronary in nature. Coronary cardiogenic shock is more common than noncoronary cardiogenic
Research shows that majority of people who committing suicide suffer from one form of mental illness or depression or the other. Suicide is one of the three major causes of death among people from teenage age to middle age. There is a good chance that you might have or will encounter someone close to you
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Biological emergencies refer to situations where there is a spread of infective micro-organisms or substances that lead to illnesses. Viruses, bacteria, and poisons cause biological emergencies. These unwanted micro-organisms can be spread into the air, put into drinking water, or used to contaminate food products. It is also possible for viruses and bacteria to spread through
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With Christmas fast approaching people are again thinking of a good gift for their loved ones. Learn why Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is the best gift you can give your loved ones and people around you. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an essential lifesaving skill that can be learned by anyone. When used properly, it can help
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Keratitis refers to the inflammation of the clear dome shaped tissue covering the front part of one’s eye-cornea. It may either be infectious or non-infectious and sometimes not associated with an infection. Infectious keratitis are basically caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites or fungi whereas non-infectious keratitis on the other hand, may more or less
