Each year, there are about 100 reported shark bites all over the world. Of these 100, only 10 to 15 are considered serious and life-threatening. It is a known reality that humans cause more harm to sharks rather than the other way around. Most cases of shark bites are due to mistaken identity, wherein the […]
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Leg pain is any kind of pain that occurs anywhere between the pelvis and the heels. It is a common complaint that is frequently caused by an injury, cramp or other causes, which will be discussed further later. Some of these causes do not necessarily initiate in the leg but can be damage from other
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Talus is a very important and a small bone that is responsible for transferring weight of the body on the foot by articulating with the tibia and fibula. It functions as a connector between the foot and legs at the ankle joint. On above, it forms joint with fibula and tibia and it also communicates
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Apart from the depth of the vein in relation to the skin surface, what differentiates superficial thrombophlebitis from deep vein thrombosis is the presence of phlebitis or inflammation of the vein.Superficial thrombophlebitis is not generally considered a medical emergency. Although it is not life-threatening medical emergencies on its own, it may causecomplications that may
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Stable angina is the most common type of angina. It is characterized by chest pain or discomfort that manifests with stress or activity. Stable angina has a regular pattern with regard to regularity, intensity and risk factors, where pain lasts for a few minutes or until medication is taken. In contrast, unstable angina is when
Unstable angina is a condition wherein the heart does not get enough blood supply and consequentially, enough oxygen-rich blood. It does not follow a regular pattern, thus it may strike at any time of the day, and does not necessarily occur after a physical action. Unstable angina may occur more frequently and with greater intensity
Head injuries are a broad classification of injuries that pertains primarily within close proximity to the scalp, skull or brain. It is the most common cause of death from trauma based on worldwide statistics. Traumatic brain injuries are the most serious form of head injury. The most common causes of a traumatic brain injury are
Tonsillitis is the inflammation of the tonsils, where the tonsils become red and enlarged with a yellow or white coating. The tonsils are lymph nodes located in the back of the mouth and top of the throat. They function in a way assist the immune system by protecting the body from infections that may enter
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease state characterized by airflow limitation that is not fully reversible. The most recent definition of COPD provided by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD), is a broad description that better explains this disease condition and its signs and symptoms defined by a persistent defined
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It is particularly more difficult to make a splint for the hand, thus a slightly different set of instructions may be advised to ensure proper splinting. It is particularly more difficult to make a splint for the hand as compared to the limbs and other parts of the body. Thus, there is a slightly different
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