A retinal migraine is a condition affecting the eye that causes brief episodes of blindness or visual issues such as flashing of lights in one eye. The episodes can be alarming but they are relatively harmless in most circumstances and brief while the eye sight normalizes after. Some individuals experience it a few times over […]
Fever is a bodily response against infection. The body increases its temperature to eliminate any germs. In most instances, it is relatively harmless and settles on its own in 3 days. What should I do for fever? You can provide the child with acetaminophen to reduce the body temperature. If older than 2 years old,
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Chickenpox is a viral condition characterized by an itchy reddened rash that is quite common among children in the past. With the availability of vaccinations, it became uncommon. The condition is usually mild among children but adults are at risk for developing serious complications including bacterial pneumonia. Those who had chickenpox usually develop lifetime immunity.
An anterior cruciate ligament or ACL injury involves a tear in one of the ligaments of the knee that links the upper leg bone with the lower leg bone. Remember that the ACL is responsible for keeping the knee stable. The injuries range from minor such as a small-sized tear or severe such as a
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A frozen shoulder is characterized by stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. The symptoms usually worsen in a gradual manner over several months or years. An individual will experience shoulder pain for the initial 2-9 months that can be intense and followed by increasing rigidity. The rigidity can affect the ability of the individual
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