An eye allergy or allergic conjunctivitis is considered as an immune response on the surface of the eye. In an allergic reaction, histamines are released in the area of contact which results to red, itchy or watery eyes. An eye allergy can occur any time of the year but quite common during the spring, summer […]
Archive | May, 2014
An introduction to ankylosing spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis is basically a form of arthritis that chiefly affects the spine. It results to severe swelling of the vertebrae that will eventually lead to disability and chronic pain. In severe cases, the inflammation can cause the formation of new bone on the spine that leads to deformities. The condition can also causes stiffness […]
The basics on tonsillitis
It is a known fact that your tonsils are lymph nodes situated on each side of the back part of the throat and function as a defense mechanism to prevent infection from entering the body. Tonsillitis is a condition in which the tonsils become infected. The condition can occur to anybody and has been a […]
Dengue
In tropical and sub-tropical countries, dengue is quite common. It is a viral infection that is easily spread by mosquitoes. What are the symptoms of dengue? If dengue is suspected, the following symptoms will manifest. Headache Elevated temperature as high as 41 degrees C Pain behind the eyes Muscle, joint and bone pain It is […]
What you have to do after an accident
In cases where an individual is injured in an accident, the first thing to do is to check that you or other bystanders are not in any danger. If the area appears unsafe, make sure that the scenario is safe. Once it is safe to enter the scene, you have to assess the casualty and […]
Sports hernia
Sports hernia is considered as a broad term that describes the pain in the lower abdomen or upper groin area. Take note that it does not always include an actual hernia, but it can vary. It is also described as the tearing of the posterior abdominal wall. Even the pelvic floor and groin musculature can […]
Femoroacetabular impingement
For those who are not familiar with what femoroacetabular impingement is, you are not alone since many are not even aware what this is all about. On the other hand, it is good to note that femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a condition that can occur among athletes in various sports. In simple terms, FAI is […]
What is skiers thumb?
Skiers thumb is an injury that involves the ligaments that connects the bones of the thumb together. Due to the popularity of recreational downhill skiing, it has been the main cause of this injury. The injury currently accounts for a large number of skiing injuries. In severe cases that are accompanied with the tearing of […]
What is a high ankle sprain?
A high ankle sprain would require immediate attention even if the individual is not sure what is involved, but it is an injury that will limit any activity especially among athletes for months. A high ankle sprain is less common than the low ankle sprain but it can be serious. Another difference with a low […]
What is turf toe?
Turf toe is basically a sprain that involves the ligaments surrounding the big toe joint. Even though the condition is commonly linked with football players who play on artificial turf, it can also affect athletes in other sports such as basketball, soccer, gymnastics, wrestling and dance. Turf toe is caused by jamming the big toe […]