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February 2nd, 2012 at 05:13pm
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An ingrown toenail is a painful condition of the nail bed where the sides of the toenail grows into the nail bed. The sliver of toenail cuts into the nail bed causing pain, infection and inflammation. Whilst this condition can happen on both hands and feet it most commonly occurs with toenails. Some of the common symptoms of an ingrown toenail are localized pain at the base of the nail, swelling, pus, bleeding and sensitivity to pressure.
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What Causes Ingrown Toenails
January 27th, 2012 at 01:03am
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Impetigo, sometimes known as school sores, is a infection common amongst young children. It is usually a minor illness that causes painless blisters filled with fluid that occur on the arms, legs, face and trunk. These blisters may be red and itchy and eventually break and turn into a scab. In some cases the infection spreads into the second layer of skin. This is known as ecthyma and it is a far more serious problem. Symptoms of ecthyma include painful blisters that turn into ulcers and eventually cause scarring and swollen glands. Let’s take a look at what causes this infection.
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What Causes Impetigo
January 18th, 2012 at 12:34pm
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Boils are a painful swollen area on the skin that are sometimes known as a furuncle. They are sometimes mistaken for a large pimple, but are usually much more painful and can reach the size of a golf ball! In most cases they are a mere annoyance, but in serious cases they can cause swollen lymph nodes, fever, fatigue, scarring, abscesses and even blood poisoning (sepsis). They can also reoccur, which is referred to as chronic furunculosis. Boils are contagious and are easily spread between people that have close contact. Let’s take a look at what causes this painful skin condition.
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What Causes Boils
January 13th, 2012 at 12:19am
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The human body has about 656 to 850 muscles. Each of these muscles has a role to play in different bodily functions. Some muscles are used to move the body and others are used in bodily processes such as breathing, sneezing and digesting. Groups of muscles often work together to provide movement and achieve important bodily functions. Some muscles such as those in your arms and legs can be controlled by conscious thought, whilst others such as your heart complete their jobs without you thinking about it. It is common for muscles to twitch and move with and without us noticing. What makes a muscle twitch? Read this article to learn the answer.
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What Causes A Muscle Twitch
January 6th, 2012 at 12:11pm
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Dizziness is a fairly common occurrence amongst people of all ages. Dizziness is a feeling of light-headedness or loss of balance. Some experience a short dizzy spell, whereas others lose their sense of equilibrium and may even fall over. The feeling of spinning or motion of yourself or objects around you is often referred to as vertigo. Dizziness can be caused by a number of different factors and usually has a non-serious cause, but can be a symptom of a more serious problem.
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What Causes Dizziness
January 4th, 2012 at 12:06pm
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Having a balanced diet is considered to be an important key to maintaining good health. A balanced diet is one that includes all the food groups in the right amounts. No one food group will provide a person with all that is needed to grow and maintain a healthy body and mind. Many illnesses require a balanced diet to aid in the recovery process. Let’s take a look at why eating a balanced diet is so important.
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Why is a Balanced Diet Important
December 31st, 2011 at 12:22pm
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Yellow fever is a dangerous infectious disease that is transmitted by the bite of a mosquito. It occurs in the sub-tropical and tropical regions of Africa and South America. In 85% of cases the disease is relatively mild and lasts 3-15 days. However, in 15% of cases yellow fever enters a second phase that is fatal approximately 20% of the time. The symptoms during the first stage include; fever, headache, chills, back ache, nausea and/or vomiting. In the second stage fever reoccurs and may be accompanied by jaundice (liver damage), abdominal pain, bleeding of the eyes and mouth and bloody vomit. Let’s take a look at what causes this dangerous illness.
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What is the Cause of Yellow Fever
December 27th, 2011 at 12:21pm
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The liver is a vital organ in the body that has many important functions. It is an important part of metabolism, protein synthesis, hormone production and detoxification. The liver also produces bile, which is a compound that aids digestion. It is estimated that the liver has over 500 different functions and it is considered necessary for survival. In fact, there is no way to survive without a functioning liver in the long term. If you want to know where this major organ is located in the body, continue reading to find out?
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Where is the Liver Located
December 22nd, 2011 at 01:04pm
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Freckles are dark spots or concentrated areas of melanin found on the skin and are often more noticeable on people with fair skin. The number, color and size of freckles can vary from person to person and are most noticeable on the face and arms. Freckles are genetic and you are more likely to have freckles if your parents do. Freckles often fade with age and many people who have freckles as a child “lose” their freckles as they get older. What cause freckles to develop? Read on to find out.
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What Causes Freckles
December 16th, 2011 at 12:30pm
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Menstrual Cramps are a tightening sensation felt in the abdomen or pelvis of a woman when she is experiencing her menstrual cycle. They can range in severity from mild to severe and last anywhere from a couple of hours to a couple of days. Most women experience them at some point in their menstrual cycle, but there are a small percentage of women that do not. Many women do not develop menstrual cramps with their first few menstrual cycles, but most do develop them within the coming months and years. In most cases the cramps are treated by taking over the counter pain medications such as paracetamol and ibuprofen.
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What Causes Menstrual Cramps
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