Small red bumps on the cheeks can signal a number of skin conditions ranging from mild irritation to more serious skin infections. For minor conditions, treatment typically focuses on eliminating the bumps for cosmetic reasons.
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For many people, getting that familiar queasy feeling in the pit of their stomach is a harbinger of bad things to come, especially when it occurs after eating.
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If your child experiences stomach pain after eating, it could indicate one of many sickness or indigestion problems. Because your child’s immune system is less developed, he is especially at risk for food poisoning and other illnesses.
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Running is a convenient form of exercise that requires little more than motivation, energy and a decent pair of shoes. Because running is a 1-person activity, there is a low risk of trauma with this sport. However, runners are not free from injuries. According to a review article published in February 2015 by "
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So you're sitting in a job interview, on a first date or even standing at the altar when it happens: your foot itches uncontrollably. It's not some garden variety itch that will eventually go away if you don't think about it.
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Running shoes designed to prevent small breaks in the bones of the feet are not the same as walking shoes that aim to do the same. The motion is different, according to a walking information community called The Walking Site.
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Cellulitis is a common bacterial infection in the deepest layer of the skin, according to MayoClinic.com. It’s usually caused when bacteria get into an injury in the skin. It is treatable with antibiotics, but in some cases the infection can spread rapidly through the body and may endanger the patient’s life.
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Brain tumors that begin in the brain are called primary brain tumors, and they may or may not be cancerous. Other brain tumors arise when cancer from another location in the body spreads, or metastasizes, to the brain. These metastatic brain tumors are 4 to 5 times more common than primary brain tumors.
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Rosmarinus officinalis is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region and is commonly used as a spice in a number of ethnic cuisines. With its pungent aroma, rosemary has been used as a flavoring agent as well as for its medicinal qualities for hundreds – if not thousands – of years.
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People can have mold allergies to seasonal outdoor fungi or to indoor-growing molds that can plague them anytime—or both. Outdoor molds live on decaying leaves, and indoor molds thrive in damp places, releasing allergenic fungal spores when they reproduce.
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Hemoglobin is an important part of your blood that helps deliver iron and oxygen to healthy tissues. It's made up of four protein molecules called globulin chains. Two are alpha globulin, and two are beta globulin chains. The normal hemoglobin values for adult men range from 14gm/dl to 18 gm/dl.
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Although most people equate diabetes with high blood sugars, individuals using insulin or certain diabetes pills may experience low blood sugar levels, especially if they miss a meal or exercise more than usual. Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, may be mild and easily treated or can worsen to a medical emergency.
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Infrared rays are invisible waves of energy that penetrate deep into the inner tissues, muscles and bones of the body, reports the Online Global Healing Center. The energy from these waves slightly elevates the surface temperature of your body.
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Soon after the common cold strikes, you may also experience chapped, sore lips. It's no fun having to nurse both symptoms, but by using the proper ointments and changing some simple habits, it'll be smooth sailing for your rough lips.
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Communication is the sharing of messages between individuals. It may be transmitted orally, by the written word or by the use of body language. Therapeutic communication is a tool employed by health professionals to facilitate discussion with the patient.
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The top 10 nursing schools in Georgia are based on enrollment and offer undergraduate and graduate programs, while several also offer doctorate degrees. Several of these schools offer fast-track programs as well as bridge or transfer options.
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Eyelid bumps can develop suddenly or gradually, appearing as a knot beneath the skin or a surface growth. Bumps generally occur on the upper or lower eyelid for similar reasons. Common causes include a sty or blocked oil gland. Noncancerous and cancerous growths are also possible culprits.
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Restasis is the brand name for cyclosporine A ophthalmic drops, used for chronic or severe dry eyes. Restasis is an anti-inflammatory medication that improves tear production that has been suppressed by chronic dry eye inflammation, called keratoconjunctivitis sicca.
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The spleen is located behind the stomach in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen. It is approximately five inches long by three inches wide, and just under two inches thick.
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Strep throat and tinnitus are two unrelated conditions, though they can occur at the same time in certain instances. The conditions are not caused by one another and occur for different reasons. If you have strep throat, but also experience ringing in your ears, there is an explanation that may ease your mind.
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