Subdural hematomas are not a common injury suffered by people who participate in weight lifting. However, subdural hematomas may be a risk for weight lifters who take certain controlled substances or who have other medical conditions. If you experience the symptoms of a subdural hematoma while you are lifting weights, stop exercising and seek emergency medical attention. If left untreated, this condition can cause serious brain tissue damage or death.
A cherry angioma is a benign, bright red skin lesion or growth that appears primarily on the trunk of the body. These spots tend to occur in people over the age of 30. They are comprised of blood vessels. The exact cause of ch...
Years ago, chickenpox was a rite of passage for a kid. Before vaccines, almost every youngster dealt with this classic childhood disease. Some of their parents even had “pox parties” as a way of getting them over th...
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Chronic skin rashes such as nummular dermatitis, also called discoid or nummular eczema, cause discomfort and embarrassment. This skin condition, which produces coin-shaped lesions on the skin, affects around two in 1,000 peopl...
If you’ve already gotten a blister, your best option is to poke a needle into the nearby skin and press out the contained liquid. While some amount of blistering and callusing while boxing may be inevitable, you can take ...
A skin rash can be caused by allergies, an infection such as chickenpox or irritations from chemicals, plants, sweat or urine. A rash that results from excessive heat can be an irritation from sweating or it can be a condition...
You might not feel like exercising when you have a bad cold. But if you're an avid exerciser, you may worry about the effect skipping a few days might have on your conditioning. The good news is that you can continue to exercis...
Aquatic exercise has numerous benefits, including reducing stress on joints and promoting flexibility. However, if you're prone to developing hives after a warm-water aquatic exercise session, the drawbacks may outweigh the ben...
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