Strep throat is a kind of throat infection and is caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria. It is most common in children and adolescents, but it can affect people of all ages. Symptoms usually begin suddenly, and can include fever, sore throat, headache
Minor burns, also known as superficial burns or first degree burns, are the least serious burns. Scalds are light burns caused by liquids such as boiling water, or droplets of corrosive chemicals. Minor burns and scalds involve redness, swelling and pain
Swelling is the enlargement of body or body parts and is one of the five characteristics of inflammation. Swelling may occur in body’s response to injury, infection or disease. Generally swelling and pain are common with injuries. Here are some ways to de
Wounds are classified into cuts (incisions), rugged cuts (lacerations) and grazes (abrasions). Most of them occur on head, face and hands and can bring about a lot of bleeding. Abrasions occur when the epidermis or the outermost layer of the skin is rubbe
Cold sores alternatively called fever blisters are caused by a virus called herpes simplex virus. The person may experience painful mouth ulcers, swollen glands and generalized sick feeling. Cold sores are contagious and care should be taken not to spr
Flu is an infection of the respiratory system caused by various kinds of viruses. Flu symptoms include fever of over 102 degrees Fahrenheit, nausea, cough, extreme cold, sweating and lack of appetite. Dealing with flu becomes easy when one has a basic kno
Wisdom teeth are the last molars to erupt in man, usually between 16 to 25 years of age. While most of them erupt without much discomfort, many experience a lot of pain and inability to eat properly. Here are some tips on how to deal with wisdom teeth pai
A skin problem which is characterized by the presence of dry, itchy and scaly skin and which is commonly seen in children is eczema, a kind of dermatitis. In severe cases, there may be bleeding in the skin lesions along with severe itching. It is usually
Teething is always an issue for new mothers and their babies. Children face a lot of problems when their milk teeth are erupting. Dealing with teething problems can be made easy with some simple methods.
Dealing with head lice can be a traumatizing experience for many women. Once the problem becomes very severe, you would be literally trying to pull your hairs out due to severe itching all throughout the course of the day. Here are some simple remedies th