When most people think of radiation sickness, they automatically envision a catastrophe that releases toxic waste, such as the one that occurred in Chernobyl, Ukraine. However, people are actually exposed to small doses of radiation every day whenever they watch…
Area of Injury: Other
There is nothing like a strained muscle or tendon to remind you that every part of your body is connected. When you have a serious injury, it is amazing (although painful) to recognize how a small twitch of a finger can require muscles all through your body. To help you get back to twitching without pain, we have assembled information on a number of conditions. Reading these articles should help you determine the nature of your injury, and give you some advice about potential treatments, and ways to get you back to full productivity. Remember, these are supplementary resources to be used in consultation with a doctor. We have lots of great ideas, but without the guidance of a professional, even the best ideas will not be as effective as the right treatment. By applying a little caution, you can be back to normal faster than you expect!
Calciphylaxis is a rare disorder where calcium builds up in the capillaries in the skin and fat. The results of this are blood clots and painful ulcers that put the person at risk for dangerous infections. People who are most…
Little babies and toddlers do not have the habits of going to the bathroom during the night. Whether parents use diapers or multiple-use nappies, it is a truly exciting time when children can finally stop using those and wake up…
Bacterial vaginosis is a condition that occurs in the vagina when too much of certain bacteria are present, upsetting the natural balance. It is the most common vaginal infection affecting women aged 15 to 44. Although it doesn’t usually cause…
Pet allergy sufferers are used to being at odds with their health and being pet owners or dating pet owners. Their immune systems lack the kind of protection from allergens that they need, and their worst allergy symptoms are probably…
Winter can be difficult for anyone. With the cold weather that comes with the darkest months of the year, winter often has an even darker side for many individuals: Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD. As the winter forces most people…
Sickle cell anemia is a rare, inherited disease where the red blood cells are deformed. When looked at under a microscope, they are a sickle shaped as opposed to the normal donut shaped. This gives the disease its name. Because…
According to the Centers for Disease Control, (CDC), there were 3 million adults and 470,000 children with epilepsy in the United States in 2015. A diagnosis of this condition can be frightening, mostly because of misinformation about it. Epilepsy is…
What is folliculitis? What causes it and how is it treated? Folliculitis begins under the skin. Excluding the lips, the palms of hands, and the soles of feet, the human body is covered with hair. Each hair on the body…
Scrotal masses develop as abnormalities in the scrotum, the bag of skin that hangs behind the penis. The testicles are housed in the scrotum, as are the smaller structures that produce, store, and transport the male sex hormones and sperm.…