Acne is a skin condition resulting from plugging hair follicles with oil and dead skin, excess sebum production, inflammation, and bacterial infection. Acne is triggered and made worse by genetics, hormonal changes, especially during puberty.....
Cold sores are red, painful bumps or wounds that develop mainly on your lips caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). In less common cases, cold sores are caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). Cold sores can be transmitted.....
Common Colds are viral infections caused by rhinoviruses. Colds are characterized by a runny nose, fever, body ache, sore throats, coughing, and sore throat symptoms. One feels better after a week or two. Children have the greatest.....
Colds are viral infections on the respiratory tract caused by picornaviruses and rhinoviruses. They attack the upper respiratory tract peaking in the winter months. The virus is transmitted when air droplets from an infected person form when sneezing.....
Constipation is an ailment in the gastrointestinal tract caused by consuming low fiber diets, failing to drink enough fluids, medical conditions, inactivity, or taking medications that make it challenging to have regular bowel movements. Constipation.....
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis is a skin condition resulting in skin inflammation; thus, it becomes red and itchy. Eczema flares up sporadically linked to gene variation, asthma, neurodermatitis, and allergies as risk factors. Symptoms of eczema.....
Hair loss, also known as alopecia, is the gradual unexpected thinning of hair on your head or body characterized by receding hairlines and recurrent split ends. Hair loss is caused by stress, inappropriate nutrition, chronic illnesses, aging, and.....
Hangovers are unpleasant psychological and physiological symptoms that result from having drunk too much alcohol. It is caused by the buildup of acetaldehyde, a toxic by-product when alcohol gets ingested into the body. Congeners, an.....
Heartburn is the feeling of having a burning chest and a bitter taste in the mouth right after eating, worsening when bending or lying down. It results from the refluxing back of acid into the esophagus, causing a burning pain in the.....
Insomnia is a sleep condition described by difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep for a period, especially at night, characterized by anxiety, headache, and depression. There are two types of insomnia; Primary insomnia and secondary.....
A migraine is a reoccurring headache-causing severe excruciating pain on one side of the head. It is accompanied by vomiting, sensitivity to noise, light, and sound. Migraines progress in four main stages, namely from prodrome to aura.....
Muscle cramps are a result of involuntary contraction of your body muscles, resulting in tightness and pain. These cramps, also known as muscle spasms, can be triggered by many causes. Muscle cramps may be very painful and could last up.....
Nausea is an awful sensation with an urge to vomit. Complications in the abdomen, pelvic region, brain, inner ear balance center, and spinal fluid body parts cause nausea. Other factors that aggravate nausea include medications, motion.....
Flatulence is a problem caused by a gas build-up causing discomfort when one eats certain foods, leading to releasing gases via the anus. It is also referred to as having a gas, passing wind, or farting. Gas in the digestive tract results from swallowing.....
Burns are common household injuries resulting from a skin’s contact with a scorching surface, electrical contact, and harmful chemicals. Burns can be caused by steam, electrical currents, fire, and hot metal. Only first-degree and second-degree burns.....
A sore throat is an inflammation that causes pain in the throat that worsens during swallowing. It is either caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Sore throat caused by viral infections is known as pharyngitis, while the one caused by bacteria is known.....
Sunburn is the skin’s inflammation resulting from over-exposure to the sun on a tanning bed or sun lamps. Sunburn is common in hot areas and during the summer. They are characterized by pain and tenderness on the skin, headache, swelling.....
Tonsillitis is the inflammation of the tonsils. Tonsil's primary functions are to filter and trap germs that could cause infection in the airways, but they are overwhelmed by the conditions leading to inflammation. Acute symptoms of tonsillitis include pain.....
Tooth whitening is a dentistry practice that involves a process of bleaching teeth to make them sparkling white. Teeth lose their sparkle when there is plaque buildup on your teeth, or one uses foods that cause stain on their enamel leading to.....
Toothache, also known as odontalgia, occurs at the gum or a bone of the tooth, resulting in irritating and painful inflammation on the gums and teeth. Toothaches are constant pains that do not go away. The pain is prompted by temperature changes.....
Urinary Tract Infections are bacterial infections caused by E. coli bacteria. UTI infections usually start at the bladder, urethra, and lower urinary tract but can affect any part of the urinary system.UTI is characterized by pain while urinating, blood.....
Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus transmitted through touching. They appear as small rough, and hard growth and can occur anywhere in the skin. Using public showers, weak immunity, and working in the meat industry increases the risk.....
Warts are harmless bumps that appear on the skin due to the human papillomavirus HPV stimulating faster growth of cells. The bumps primarily develop on the hands and feet and cause pain; however, skin warts can develop anywhere on the.....
A boil is a skin condition whereby pus collects under an oil gland or follicle caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacterium. Boils are characterized by red, painful hard swellings that soften and increases with size after a few days. Tiny cuts.....
Foot odor results from bacteria growth on your feet mixed with sweat. The moisture from the sweat provides a conducive environment that attracts bacteria trapped in your shoes, socks, and even your feet. The bacteria feed on your sweat when you.....
Menstrual cramps, also known as dysmenorrhea, are a discomfort on your abdomen and lower back when menstruating caused by the contractions of the uterus days before and during your period. Menstrual cramps are characterized.....
Nose bleeding is caused by the injury of the blood vessels in the nose, resulting in the blood flowing from the nostrils. Nose bleeding can result from respiratory infections, Allergic reactions, harsh nose-blowing, allergic reactions leading to.....
Pain is an unpleasant physical sensation conveyed to the sensory and brain neurons. The nociceptors detect damage in body tissues and transmit this information along the spinal cord to the brain for interpretation; hence a person feels pain.....
Sinusitis is the swelling of the mucous membrane caused by natural or artificial allergens in outdoor or indoor spaces. Sinusitis is also a result of fungal, bacterial, or viral infection that leads to the inflammation of sinuses and the developing.....
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