When a bee stings, it can leave behind a barbed stinger in your skin, causing pain, swelling and discomfort. There has been lengthy debate over which method is best for removing a stinger from the skin. However, research published in "The Lancet"
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The patellar tendon connects the quadriceps muscles, the tibia or shinbone, and the patella or kneecap. Because activities such as running and jumping require frequent use of the knee joints, athletes need to strengthen the area around the patellar tendon to minimize the risk of developing an injury.
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Migratory arthritis is an uncommon condition where arthritis symptoms travel from one joint to another. Symptoms can include pain, swelling, redness, warmth and stiffness. In most cases, the cause of migratory arthritis is an underlying medical condition.
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Ménière's disease is an inner ear condition discovered by French physician Prosper Ménière. This disease may cause pressure or ringing in the ear and attacks lasting several hours can occur. These attacks also bring on dizziness, nausea and other symptoms associated with vertigo.
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Bladder infections or cystitis are the most common type of urinary tract infection or UTI, and affect between 2 and 7 percent of all pregnant women. Doctors begin screening for a UTI at the very first prenatal exam during early pregnancy.
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Epsom salt is a compound made of magnesium sulfate that carries a potential host of benefits. As a mouthwash, Epsom salt is used to combat chronic halitosis and sore throats, and can help relieve toothache pain as well. Gargling with Epsom salt also works as a germicide to keep your mouth clean in general.
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Experiencing a cough while pregnant can cause physical discomfort and generate concern. When simple measures, like sucking on cough drops or sipping hot tea, fail to suppress a cough, some mothers-to-be seek relief with over-the-counter or prescription cough medicine.
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The left atrium is the chamber of the heart that receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs. Blood moves from the left atrium through the mitral valve into the main pumping chamber of the heart -- the left ventricle -- and then out to the body.
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Stomach bloating and gas are uncomfortable, and can be embarrassing--as well as difficult to live with. Although bloating and gas can sometimes be painful, the problem is not life-threatening and can be resolved.
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The reason for morning sickness hasn’t quite been determined, but many pregnant women with the condition know it’s not necessarily limited to the morning hours.
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Breast cancer develops from abnormal and dysregulated growth of cells in the breast, which occurs due to the accumulation of genetic mutations within a small population of cells. These cells become immortal and divide indefinitely, giving rise to a tumor.
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Goose bumps occur when tiny muscles within your hair follicles contract, usually in response to cold, fear or another intense emotion. Many people experience a persistent or recurring skin rash that resembles goose bumps, due to involvement of the hair follicles.
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Chapped lips can not only be unsightly, but they can also be extremely painful. What starts out often as simply dry skin can turn into deep cracks and cuts, making it difficult to eat, drink and even smile.
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Eczema is a skin inflammation that itches. Most common in children, the condition is chronic and can last into adulthood. Atopic dermatitis is the most common form of eczema, affecting 10 to 20 percent of children and 1 to 3 percent of adults, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
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Lupus is a disease that develops when the body accidentally attacks its own tissues and stops protecting it from outside invaders. Tissue damage occurs in the joints, nervous system and other various parts of the body when auto antibodies attack and cause inflammation.
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“LR 6, SO 4, 3” is one of the many expressions that medical students across the country memorize, for it represents three of the cranial nerves and the eye muscles that they affect. There are actually 12 cranial nerves; three of them stimulate the eye muscles, while three others affect the eye in other ways.
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If you notice more than snowflakes on your shoulders this winter, you may be suffering from dandruff. Although dandruff can worsen in winter, those frustrating flakes are not actually caused by cold, dry air. The primary culprit is an overabundance of malassezia fungus.
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Meningitis is a serious medical condition in which the membranous tissue (meninges) that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord is infected, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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Dill pickles -- and other salty foods -- cause your blood pressure to increase through the natural action of sodium on the body. Eating one pickle won’t kill you.
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Colon cancer may occur in people with colon polyps, a condition that may lead to cancer. To diagnose colon cancer, your doctor may recommend a colonoscopy, a procedure that takes a look inside the colon and allows a gastroenterologist to remove colon polyps if present while you are under general anesthesia.
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