Metatarsalgia is an injury also known as stone bruise. The inflammation, pain and swelling are usually felt on the metatarsals of the foot (commonly known as balls of the foot), including its joints and bones. Metatarsals are the small, round bones in the foot below the big toe and two middle toes. Although the largest […]
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Many people are already familiar with the traditional “First Aid,” in which medical help is given to individuals with different physical conditions – whether it is an illness, an injury or other emergency conditions – before they eventually consult for professional medical assistance. This kind of first aid, therefore, is all about providing care to
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What Is Known About Acrocyanosis? This is a vasospastic condition affecting the supply of blood from the arteries to the skin of the feet and hands. The vasospasm usually pertains to the process in which the arteries go into spasm and contraction, resulting in decreased blood flow to the different parts of the body. The
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For expectant mothers, a high-risk pregnancy can be very stressful, because it poses a challenge before, during and even after the delivery of the baby. This means that mothers need to have a special kind of monitoring in order to determine if any danger might arise from the entire course of pregnancy. It is therefore
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Characteristics of Actinic Keratosis Actinic Keratosis, commonly abbreviated as AK, is the presence of rough small patches and spots on the skin, which usually develop because of long-term exposure to sun. The size of AK usually ranges between 2 and 6 millimeter in diameter, which is comparable to the size of a ballpoint pen up
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