Diaper rash is a common skin issue among infants and young children. This usually occurs if the skin stays moist, being rubbed against a diaper and being in contact with chemicals in the stool and urine. The affected skin turns reddened, raw, burned or scalded. While the rash can cause discomfort, it is not a […]
A broken hand is considered as a common form of fracture. Most injuries to the hand are quite evident with the following indications: Swelling Pain Bruising Weakness Misalignment of the finger Diminished ability to grasp Diminished range of motion of the fingers When to seek medical care Since the hands are vital in almost any
Barbiturates are drugs categorized as sedative-hypnotics which generally have sleep-inducing and anxiety-reducing effects. There are various types of barbiturates and the main difference among them is how long the effects last. It is important to note that the effects of some of the long-acting variants can last for up to 2 days. Others are short-acting
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Campylobacter is a form of bacteria that can trigger infections in the GI tract. It is the main cause of diarrhea among children. The common ways in which a child can acquire the infection include contaminated food especially poorly cooked chicken, household pets and unpasteurized milk. In addition, the infection can also spread via contact
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Lower back pain usually occurs in the lumbosacral region of the back. It is the part of the back in between the base of the ribs and top part of the legs. Causes of non-specific low back pain Non-specific low back pain is simply pain not triggered by any exact or underlying disease. In some
