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
Panic attacks occur due to many reasons or can even be experienced for no apparent reason at all, making the affected person extremely reactive and confused. The common symptoms include increase in heart rate, palpitation, shivering, giddiness etc. Howeve
During PMS, women have to deal with lots of problems like aches, pain, irritation, laziness and even food cravings. Although there is no particular cure for PMS, you can control it by making a few lifestyle changes. Try the following ways to get rid of th
Stroke, also called ‘brain attack’ is a condition caused when the blood supply to the brain is compromised. When the blood supply to the brain is decreased, it results in nutrition and oxygen depletion to the brain and therefore causes death of the brain
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
Individuals suffering from asthma usually have difficulty in breathing. They can experience an attack during stressful situations. A basic idea about how to tackle asthma is helpful.
Living with chronic pain can make your life full of anxiety and stress. Moreover, incorrect information, negative attitude, and fear can make the situation worse. If you are suffering from this condition, then read on to find out how to deal with chronic
Imagine someone having an outbreak of an asthma attack right in front of your eyes. It is normal to react in an absurd manner and feel helpless, not knowing what to do. However, looking at the consequences, not knowing what to do and how to react in such
Fatigue can be induced by various factors. The reasons can vary from being physical, psychological, emotional to environmental. So, you must recognize and pin point the fatigue causing factors so that you know how to deal with them and your fatigue. The m