A bruise or contusion is basically a traumatic injury on the skin or underlying tissues. Bruises can develop after an accident such as a fall or bumping into or struck by a blunt object. Since the exterior skin is not cut or broken, no external bleeding occurs. Nevertheless, the damage on the blood vessels below
Appendicitis develops once the appendix is swollen and inflamed. The appendix is basically an extension of the colon. In most cases, an obstruction inside the appendix causes an infection that can result to bacterial overgrowth. An issue of concern is when the appendix ruptures and the infection spreads into the abdominal cavity. Symptoms of appendicitis
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A fungal rash is characterized by its fiery red appearance and has the tendency to spread over a wide area. A fungal rash is likely to develop among individuals with the following: Diabetes Overweight Using high-dose or long-term antibiotics or immunosuppressant medications Sweat heavily Incontinent (the moisture is trapped against the skin which results to
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Febrile seizures typically occur among young children during viral conditions in which the fever rises high abruptly. Approximately 2-5% of children have experienced febrile seizures. Children who have experienced it before has a minimal risk of developing regular seizures later in life. Just remember that they are at risk for more episodes though. Luckily, many
If an individual requires stitches, always remember that you still have to care for the wound until professional help can be sought. When assessing a wound if it requires stitches, there are a number of factors to be considered. Stitches are used for closing a wound to promote the healing process and prevent infection as
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