For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
If a child's feet are peeling, the cause is usually not serious. Skin dryness or damage, athleteโs foot, or skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis are the most common causes of this symptom, which may be associated with redness, itching, pain or oozing.
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If your doctor says you have high enzymes, he is referring to an elevated liver enzyme level. High enzymes in your liver indicate damage to the cells or inflammation in your liver. Inflamed liver cells leak higher-than-normal amounts of liver enzymes into the bloodstream.
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Small blisters on the hands and feet is a symptom of hand-foot-and-mouth disease. This contagious viral infection, commonly found in young children, may also trigger rashes and blisters in the mouth. If you think your child has this condition, you should contact your doctor immediately.
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Edema occurs when a large amount of fluid accumulates in the circulatory system. Edema is common in people above age 60, but anyone can be affected by it.
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Rhomboid muscles join the inner edges of shoulder blades to the spine. When the muscle fibers are stretched or torn, a strain or injury results. It is a common problem for athletes and occurs frequently in games such as tennis or rowing.
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