There are numerous treatments for ringworm These can be topical medications or oral medications. There are also special medical procedures to help with the treatment of the infection. A local treatment option is generally considered to be something which is not going to be used over a long period of time. This means that the symptoms will usually clear up within a matter of days and there may…
Fecal matter is the semisolid or solid matter of undigested food that cannot be digested in your digestive system Bacteria from the colon further break it down. When this remains in your colon for a long time, it can lead to serious health problems like hemorrhoids and colon cancer. This can be avoided by using colon cleansers regularly. If you have been experiencing diarrhea or constipation recently, it…
Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) is a serious form of fatty liver disease (FLD) NASH is generally caused by excessive accumulation of fats in the fatty tissues in the liver, leading to inflammation, and eventual scarring. It is not curable and can only be avoided. When this occurs, there are several treatment options. Steatosis is a common condition that can be treated with medication. The most common medications used to…
Horner's Syndrome is a very common neurological disease of both the face and the eyes, caused primarily by malfunction of the parasympathetic nervous system. The condition is often referred to as a 'dizziness 'pins and needles' sensation. Usually the condition occurs abruptly and commonly affects only one side of your head but can also be unilateral in some cases A disorder of this type of nerve, which controls…
Wasps and bees are very common insects and both of them cause many different types of allergies In most cases, bee and wasp sting is quite painful and it is usually no worse than that. However, some people might get an allergic reaction from a single sting and some might even get a life-threatening illness from these insects. The usual allergic reactions to wasps are caused by the…
Klebsiella pneumoniae, otherwise known as K pneumoniae, is an aerobic Gram-positive, non-transitive, multicellular, facultative aerobic, rod-shaped organism. It typically appears as a mucoidal lactose-fermented anaerobe on MacConkey agar (agar). This organism causes illness in humans and animals alike It has been found to be associated with various types of pneumonia. The clinical manifestations of this organism are typically severe, including severe diarrhea, dehydration, and shock. The pathogenic…
Shellfish is informal terms for aquatic life-bearing aquatic animals commonly referred to as exoskeletons-bearing organisms used as food or a by-product of other animal industries. Shellfish is generally harvested from tropical waters, although some are now found in freshwater as well. They may be harvested using a large drum called a trawl, but the largest is the net. There are a variety of shellfish species, which are either terrestrial…
The tongue, or palmar region of the mouth is made up of the gums and the tongue. The tongue may be thick or thin The first part of the tongue to appear is the lingual or lip part. It is very soft. The lingual part also has many folds or grooves. There is usually no visible opening in the tongue; however, there may be a small opening called…