Always use sunscreen when you spend time outside. But if you fail to do so, you can take steps to help reduce the redness of sunburn, as well as decrease the chances of permanently damaging your skin. Skin that has already incurred damage from the...
Bone bruises are also called bone contusions (or sometimes bone swelling) and represent a type of injury that bears similarities to both fractures and soft tissue bruises. Bone bruises are commonly the result of either blunt trauma or a possible...
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, most people will experience the unpleasant effects of acne at some point as they pass through their teenage years. It is caused when the hair follicles become blocked with an oil called sebum from...
Inflammation is one of the body's natural defenses against wounds and/or injuries. When the body experiences an attack, whether by a health condition or an injury, blood fills the area to provide healing assistance. Although this bodily defense is...
Tennis elbow is a common injury in which the outer tendon of the elbow becomes strained, causing inflammation and sharp pain. Roughly half of all tennis players may suffer from tennis elbow at some point during their life, but the injury is...
As the American Academy Of Dermatology notes, most people will experience some form of acne in their teenage years and many continue to suffer from it long into adulthood. People who suffer from acne are just as likely to have some of this skin...
A stomach ulcer is a sore in the stomach lining or duodenum, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease. It arises due to a Helicobacter pylori infection or ongoing use of aspirin or ibuprofen, Medline Plus...
Although you may have already made a dentist appointment for the next available opening, the hours you spend waiting between now and then may be unbearable if you have a toothache. If you have throbbing pain on the outside of the cheek and inside...
Numbness in the hands generally means a loss of feeling in the area. Symptoms can include a tingling or burning sensation, sharp pain, or weakness. Hand numbness is usually due to pressure on the nerves or blood vessels leading from the wrist,...
Fairleigh Dickinson University reports that 75 percent of workers in the United States describe their jobs as stressful, and estimates that workplace stress and the related physical problems cost American employers approximately $200 billion...
There are a variety of reasons a toothache can occur. Common triggers include cold beverages, hot foods, sinus problems, cavities, cracked teeth and loose fillings. Although some types of pain, such as sharp or chronic pain, should be treated by a...
Gout, a painful type of arthritis, occurs when uric acid builds up in the body. Uric acid is produced when purines -- found naturally in your body and also in certain foods -- break down. Normally, uric acid is filtered from your blood by your...
A nose that goes unprotected shines like a beacon against the rest of your skin after exposure to the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. Red, painful skin that feels feverish to the touch, as well as subsequent peeling, are the result of a sunburn,...
Incontinence can be a factor as you run. The urge to urinate or defecate when running does not discriminate by age or gender. Because your body is focused on the muscles and organs being used, any excess in your digestive system will be quickly...
Sinus headaches are the result of sinus inflammation, according to Penn State University. The American Rhinologic Society states that sinusitis is the most common chronic condition, affecting more than 30 million Americans. Sinus headaches cause a...
Toothaches --- whether caused by cavities, infection or decay --- can be extremely painful, and can also be accompanied by headaches or nausea. Your best remedy for a toothache is to visit your dentist. If you can't get an appointment right away,...
Acne is the blocking of the hair follicles with excess amounts of sebum oil, as Medical News Today notes. This oil comes from the sebaceous glands at the base of the hair follicles. When these glands become overactive the skin becomes flooded in...
Acne is a skin condition that affects 85 percent of the U.S. teenage population, according to American Academy Of Dermatology. Although a lot of the cosmetic products on the market are geared toward improving facial acne, many people also suffer...
Spending time in the sun is a popular pastime for people throughout the United States and much of the rest of the world. Regardless of whether you are sunbathing in the summertime or snowboarding in the winter, there is a chance of developing...
Tamarind has numerous therapeutic uses. Approximately 100 tons of the fruit are imported annually into the United States from the Caribbean and Mexico to be used in medicinal preparations. According to Purdue University, tamarind's use dates back...
Hemorrhoids are swollen, irritated veins in the anus or lower rectum. Internal hemorrhoids are located in the rectum; external hemorrhoids form beneath the skin surrounding the anus and usually cause more discomfort than the internal variety....
Taking low-doses of certain over-the-counter medications sold as dietary supplements can help to lower your cholesterol and blood pressure. As two of the risk factors associated with heart disease, doctors recommend that you control your...
Swollen joints are often the result of an inflammatory condition. Chronic swelling, stiffness and mobility are apparent in more than 100 types of arthritis. The disease limits nearly 19 million adults in the U.S. and the U.S. Centers for Disease...
Gastritis and stomach ulcers are serious conditions, and patients should understand their causes to prevent them from worsening. Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining, and stomach ulcers are holes in the stomach lining that can cause...
Seeking beauty treatments is a seemingly endless pursuit, and thanks to trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peels, it is becoming easier. Flocking to plastic surgeons and dermatologists for this rejuvenating chemical peel, people want to reduce fine...
Cirrhosis of the liver is scarring that occurs when your liver is so overworked that it cannot process the toxins in your body. There are many causes, but the end result if it is not arrested is that your liver can no longer function at all,...
Hypochlorhydria is a digestive condition in which the stomach is unable to produce enough hydrochloric acid, while achlorhydria is a condition marked by a total lack of this acid needed for digestion. Both of these disorders are often a result of...
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, are medications that reduce inflammation, pain and swelling. Several anti-inflammatory medications are available over the counter, without a doctor's prescription.
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