For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Blisters, a raised pouch of skin filled with fluid, are typically the result of friction on your toddler's skin, but they're also sometimes a side-effect of severe diaper rash and other contact-related dermatitis. Not only are blisters painful, but they're virtual magnets for germs and bacteria, leading to infection.
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After labor and deliver, afterbirth contractions, a sore body and engorged breasts often make slow work of the recovery process. If you've chosen to breastfeed your baby, the potential for a strained neck adds more complexity to an already painful recovery period.
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Tooth decay eventually gives way to cavities. When your dentist detects a cavity in your tooth, he'll likely fill the cavity with material to avoid further decay and sensitivity. The filling process is done under local anesthetic, so immediately after the procedure your mouth may feel strange.
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Dandruff is often as symptom of seborrheic dermatitis, which typically occurs when dry pieces of your scalp flake off into your hair, notes CNN Health.
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Just in case the insomnia, morning sickness and fatigue weren't enough, pregnancy sometimes also causes tingling, restless feet. Your leg symptoms occur for a number of reasons, all related to your pregnancy hormones and your changing body.
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The lush lashes from cosmetic advertisements can be painful reminders of your thinning eyelash condition. A variety of factors can affect your eyelashes, and when they spontaneously begin to thin or fall out, it may be time to visit your doctor for an explanation.
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Excessive back sweat could be a sign of hyperhidrosis, a condition marked by overactive sweat glands. A sweaty back is usually a sign of generalized hyperhidrosis, notes MayoClinic.
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An ear infection is typically caused by a virus, which affects the area of space behind the eardrum, also known as the middle ear, says MayoClinic.com. They are common in children, but adults can suffer from the pain and pressure of an ear infection as well.
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Wrist and hand pain often result from a wrist injury or completing the same motions over and over again. Everyone from the professional who uses computers on a daily basis to the construction worker who uses vibrating machines is susceptible to hand and wrist pain.
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You may attribute a stiff neck in the morning to nothing more than a poor night's sleep, when really, the sensation may be the symptom of a variety of causes. Waking up with a stiff and aching neck can disrupt your day, especially if it lingers.
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When your mouth is so dry that your teeth stick to your lips, it can be the symptom of a serious medical condition. Having a dry mouth can lead to greater tooth decay, as your body uses saliva to break down food particles that cling to teeth.
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The average bruise lasts 10 to 14 days, reports KidsHealth.org, a division of the Nemours Foundation. If you've ever bumped your shin on a table or taken a hard hit when playing a sport, then you've likely seen the mark on your leg slowly turn from bright red to black-and-blue over the course of a few hours.
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After you visit the esthetician or wax body hair yourself, you may notice red bumps where the hair was removed. This is a common reaction to waxing, but it can be embarrassing if the bumps are located in visible areas. The bumps might be uncomfortable or itch as well.
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After having a baby or experiencing rapid weight gain, you may have stretch marks that only add to the reasons you hate wearing a swimsuit. Whether you're headed to the beach or the pool, stretch marks can make you feel self conscious when baring the skin around your hips, bottom, midsection and chest.
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It's tempting to head to the pool when your only symptom of sickness is a sore throat. A sore throat doesn't always affect your performance and therefore your ability to enjoy a swim at the pool. Still, just because your sore throat doesn't seem to affect you heavily, it could affect other patrons.
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Drinking or eating food that is too hot can result in painful burn blisters on the tongue. These burn blisters can make it hard to eat, sleep, drink or talk, and can remain painful even when you aren't doing anything at all.
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When you wake up with the telltale splitting headache and debilitating nausea of a hangover, you may be willing to try nearly anything to get rid of the symptoms. Old wives tales of drinking more alcohol and eating raw eggs may not be as effective as getting up and moving your body.
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