" Asthma is a respiratory disease that deals with the inflammation of the airways in the lungs. This causes the airways to become swollen and produce extra mucus. It is a long-term disease that affected mostly children, but adults can have it too. Causes of Asthma Some of the most common types of asthma are: Allergy-induced asthma: made to happen by airborne substances Exercise-induced asthma Occupational asthma: inhalation of potentially hazardous substances, gases or dust Other ...
" Acne A skin condition that causes spots and pimples is Acne. It usually appears on the face, forehead, chest, upper back, and shoulders. It is one of the most common skin conditions in the United States, affecting 50 million Americans yearly. Causes Acne occurs for all ages, but is most common for teens and young adults. In fact, 85 percent of people who have acne, are between the ages of 12 and 24 years. Some ...
" Electrocardiogram is also called as EKG or ECG and this is a test that is used by doctors to analyze the heart health by measuring the electrical activity of the heartbeat. This is a very common test to monitor the hearts status and detect heart problems in most situations. This is a non-invasive way of testing to help diagnose many heart problems and a painless one. AFC Urgent Care at Warrington carries the EKG equipment ...
" Abscess: A swollen area containing accumulation of pus with the body tissues is abscess. It can occur in any tissue however, the most common one is the skin abscess. Cause: The most common cause is the staphylococcal bacteria that enters the body through a wound, injury or hair follicle. Symptoms: The place around the abscess becomes red, tender and feels warm when touched. Prevention: Keep good hygiene Don’t share the towels, soaps etc. with ...
" Bacterial infections can occur in the urinary system including kidney, urethra, bladder ureters is called Urinary tract infection. (UTI). Women are the most vulnerable to the UTI infection due to their anatomy however men can develop UTI as well. The symptoms for UTI includes Incontinence Burning sensation while attempting to empty the bladder Frequent urge to urinate Cloudy or red urine Discolored or blood in the urine or smelly urine. Not all the above symptoms ...
" Aches and Pains: Aches and pains are a common symptom for many conditions and can cause lot of hindrance to our daily activities. They can vary in intensity and frequency and can be intermittent or chronic. Most pains could be categorized into those caused by tissue damage and nerve damage. Common Causes: Some common causes of body aches and pains include: Common Flu Arthritis Fibromyalgia Vitamin Deficiency Stress Chronic fatigue Insomnia Stress What to Eat ...
" It is a common myth that only kids need vaccines. Not only kids but adults also need vaccinations. These vaccinations are available for ages 19 and above. Like all other vaccinations these vaccinations help: Prevent diseases for adults. The vaccinations that you would have a taken as a child would have worn away with time. Also, you might need some vaccinations based on one’s age. Important vaccinations: Hepatitis A is a liver infection that ...
" The swollen, inflamed veins in the lower rectum and anus are called Hemorrhoids. These are the result for a straining bowel movements which put extra pressure on the veins Hemorrhoids may result from straining during bowel movements or from the increased pressure also during pregnancy among other causes. These are developed under the skin around the anus or may be inside the rectum. Internal hemorrhoids don’t cause discomfort and lie inside the rectum however ...
" A rash is usually a bumpy, itchy red patch of skin that is mostly caused by insect bites. They could appear as hives, Mosquitoes, bees ticks fleas ticks bedbugs spiders Fire Ants Not all insect bites or stings need medical attention. Most of them go after some initial discomfort while some could be deadly and require immediate medical attention. Staying safe and careful is the best way. Severe Symptoms: Rashes spreading to other body parts ...
" An earache is a symptom of an ear infection or a cold. The cause of Ear aches is virus and the symptoms include burning pain or dull or sharp pain that can range from mild to painful. Other causes of earache is the blockage of the narrow tube leading from the middle ear to the back of the throat. This tube is also called the Eustachian tube. The trapped fluids in the Eustachian tube may ...
