RASHES AND ALLERGY

Skin rashes can occur from a variety of factors, including infections, heat, allergens, immune system disorders and medications. One of the most common skin disorders that causes a rash is atopic dermatitis (ay-TOP-ik dur-muh-TI-tis), also known as eczema. Atopic dermatitis is an ongoing (chronic) condition that makes skin red and itchy. Most often it appears […]

BACK PAIN

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor or miss work, and it is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Most people have back pain at least once. Fortunately, you can take measures to prevent or relieve most back pain episodes. If prevention fails, simple home treatment and proper […]

HEADACHE WARNING SIGNS

Headaches are extremely common. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO)Trusted Source estimates that nearly half of adults the world over will have a headache at some point this year. Headaches usually go away without causing further problems. Even many chronic headaches, such as migraines and cluster headaches, aren’t considered signs of more severe, underlying problems. They may need to be […]

EYE PAIN

Eye pain is a catch-all phrase to describe discomfort on, in, behind or around the eye. The pain can be unilateral or bilateral — in other words, you can experience right eye pain, left eye pain, or the discomfort can affect both eyes. There’s no evidence that right eye pain occurs more frequently than left […]

SKIN CUTS AND ABRASIONS

Skin is the largest organ of the human body. It is soft to allow movement, but tough enough to resist breaking or tearing. It varies in texture and thickness from one part of the body to the next. It consists of two main layers – the epidermis and the dermis. The epidermis refers to the […]

EAR PAIN

Otitis externa is a condition that causes inflammation (redness and swelling) of the external ear canal. Otitis externa is often referred to as “swimmer’s ear” because repeated exposure to water can make the ear canal more vulnerable to inflammation. Symptoms of otitis externa include: ear pain, which can be severe itchiness in the ear canal a […]

SORE THROAT

A sore throat is pain, scratchiness or irritation of the throat that often worsens when you swallow. The most common cause of a sore throat (pharyngitis) is a viral infection, such as a cold or the flu. A sore throat caused by a virus resolves on its own. Strep throat (streptococcal infection), a less common […]

COUGH & COLD

Your nose is running, you’ve got a cough, and your throat is raw. Is it a cold, allergies, or the flu? There are similarities to all three, but a few telltale signs can help you tell them apart. The Start of a Cold It usually begins with a sore throat, and before you know it, you’ve […]

STOMACH PAIN

Plainly put, stomach pain is pain that occurs in the general tummy area or the area between the chest and the pelvic region. Stomach pains can occur in the form of cramps, a dull ache, or a sharp pain. Stomach pains usually disappear on their own and are not serious. However, if the stomach pain […]

Diarrhea

Traveler’s diarrhea is a common illness that affects people who visit certain hot, humid countries. Bacteria, viruses and parasites in contaminated water or food cause the illness. In addition to diarrhea, you may also have severe abdominal pain, cramps and vomiting. What are the symptoms of traveler’s diarrhea? Most people who get traveler’s diarrhea experience […]