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Allergic reactions are caused by substances (allergens) to which allergic people have become sensitised. Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) tend to be due to food, insect stings or medicines. Nonetheless, many people can be allergic to allergens in the air and general environment (aeroallergens), including: pollen from trees and grasses, house dust mite, moulds. pets such as cats and dogs.
Indoor allergens most commonly affect the nose, chest, skin and eyes: itchy, runny or congested nose, sneezing, irritable airways, coughing, tight chest, wheezing, shortness of breath, itching, watering, inflammation of both eyes, itchy skin, rashes,…Read More
Joints form the connections between bones. They provide support and help you move. Any damage to the joints from disease or injury can interfere with your movement and cause a lot of pain.
Many different conditions can lead to painful joints, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, gout, strains, sprains, and other injuries. Joint pain is extremely common. About one-third of adults report having joint pain within the past 30 days. Knee pain is the most common complaint, followed by shoulder and hip pain, but joint pain can affect any part of your body, from your ankles to your shoulders. As you get older, painful joints become increasingly more common.
Joint pain can range from mildly irritating to debilitating. It may go away after a few weeks (acute), or last for several weeks or months (chronic). Even short-term pain and swelling in the joints can affect your quality of life.Read More
Alcohol has plenty of romantic associations. The gold-and-scarlet glow of liquor advertisements, the fizz of the champagne opened by a victorious sportsman, the toast at a party or the thrill teenagers feel over a secret beer bash – they all make for the feel-good image of alcohol. Many people drink socially, or occasionally, and are able to stop after a few drinks. It does not interfere with any other aspect of their life. But for some others who drink, things go awry. We do not know for sure why some people are more susceptible to alcohol abuse than others. An alcoholic is not just the man in tatters, knocked flat on the road after…Read More
Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head is a pathologic process that results from interruption of blood supply to the bone. AVN of the hip is poorly understood, but this process is the final common pathway of traumatic or non-traumatic factors that compromise the already precarious circulation of the femoral head. Femoral head ischemia results in the death of marrow and osteocytes and usually results in the collapse of the necrotic segment. During sports endeavours, hip dislocation or subluxation is the most frequently reported traumatic means of AVN. Most cases of AVN are atraumatic and include alcohol abuse,…Read More
Ringworm is not caused by worms. It is caused by a fungus that lives off dead skin, hair, and nail tissue. It starts as a red, scaly patch or bump. Then comes the telltale itchy red ring. Â The ring has raised, blistery, or scaly borders. Ringworm is passed on by skin-to-skin contact with a person or animal. Kids can also get it by sharing things like towels or sports gear. Â Anti-fungal creams may be administered by your doctor.