Earwig Bite
Earwigs are small insects which live in different regions of the world, including Asia, North America, Australia, and Africa. It is very easy to distinguish earwigs from other insects due…
Mottled Skin
Mottled skin refers to the appearance of discolored lines and patches that appear on the skin. This is caused by the actual constriction of blood vessels close to the surface…
Elbow Spur
Any abnormal bone growth that occurs on the surface of a bone is called a bone spur. These are not usually painful on their own, but the pain comes from…
Torn Esophagus
The tube that takes food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach is called the esophagus. When the esophagus is has a hole, it is referred to as a…
Blood Clot in Finger
A blood clot is clump or bump of dried blood. Medically referred to as thrombus, blood clot occurs due to local accumulation of varied components of blood. Blood clots, just…
Bumpy Rash
A rash manifests as a change of color and texture of the skin, where the skin becomes bumpy and scaly and is accompanied by a lot of itching. A bumpy…
Bladder Wall Thickening
Bladder wall thickening is a condition that comes about due to irritation and inflammation of the Bladder Interstitial Cystitis. This condition brings about severe pain, pressure and makes the patient…
Formaldehyde Poisoning – Treatment and Prevention
Formaldehyde poisoning occurs when a person inhales formaldehyde fumes or ingests the liquid form. This is a serious, life-threatening occurrence and medical attention is required immediately; low-level exposure is not…
Concrete Poisoning
Concrete poisoning refers to a toxic condition caused due to prolonged exposure to concrete dust or other forms of concrete. It primarily affects the skin, but can also cause respiratory…
Snapping Turtle Bite
Turtles are sweet and incredible animals, and have been on the earth for millions of years. There are those that live in fresh water and those that live in the…