If you're unsure of your child's tetanus symptoms, here's what to look for. The symptoms of tetanus may be similar to those of strychnine poisoning. If your child has a deep tissue wound, the toxin can spread from person to person. In some cases, it can even infect the umbilical cord of an infant in […]
How to lose weight fast?
If you want to lose weight fast, you need to eat less but exercise more. Cutting down on calories and increasing physical activity can help you lose weight in as little as two weeks. You can also burn more calories by jogging. This will help you burn more fat. But do not go overboard with […]
How to Deal With Jock Itch Symptoms
The symptoms of Jock Itch can be embarrassing and unpleasant. It begins with a red, itchy rash on the groin fold. The rash can spread to the upper thigh and is painful. It is most common in men and in obese individuals. Although there is no cure for jock itch, you can treat it. Follow […]
What Are the Symptoms of Depression?
People who are suffering from depression often display symptoms of lethargy, social withdrawal, and declining physical health. In addition to affecting the mind and spirit, depression has physical manifestations. Some common physical symptoms of depression include erratic sleep patterns, lack of appetite, constant fatigue, muscle aches, headaches, and back pain. In severe cases, the patient […]
What Is a Greenstick Fracture?
A greenstick fracture refers to a fracture or breaks to one side of an upper limb or leg. This type of fracture may be a symptom of osteoporosis and needs to be treated by a physician. If you are experiencing symptoms of a greenstick fracture, you should see a physician right away. In some cases, […]
Am I Depressed?
It is normal when you feel depressed. Depression may be one of the most common mental conditions, with almost one in ten people in the United States being diagnosed with some form of depression at some point in their lives. While at first, feelings of sadness were felt rather disconcerting, as it turned […]
Understanding Your Thyroid Test
Q: Should I get my TSH Blood Test done regularly? A: You should, no question. After you've been diagnosed with Hypothyroidism, you've probably already begun on thyroid hormone treatment and are trying to monitor how well it's working. There is a simple, painless test that your doctor can perform to check if your […]
What Are the Most Common Causes of RLS?
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is an autonomic neuropathy condition that involves abnormal sensations in the leg. One or both legs can be affected by the syndrome. For some sufferers, the symptoms are felt at different parts of their body. RLS can be caused by neurological damage in the brain, or by chemical imbalances in the […]
Spermicides and Your Child’s Sperms
Spermicides are a popular treatment for spermicides can help men who suffer from the side effects that can cause spermatoceles. Spermicides are generally found in the head of a man's epididymis or at the base of the scrotum, anterior or posterior to his scrotum. Spermicides are not known to cause spermatocele pain or scarring and […]
What Causes Wegener’s Granuloma
Moorfields Eye Hospital, University College Hospital, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom, Wegener's Granulomatosis (WF), is an interstitial non-cancerous mononuclear inflammatory disorder of unknown cause. This disorder occurs due to the invasion of white blood cells into the eye pouches in the macula. The disease starts causing inflammation and damage to the optic nerve. It […]