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Whitish spots on the nails, in various forms and extensions, are a fairly common problem that in most cases is not serious. However, it is always a good idea to consult a dermatologist, because although it is not common, it could be an indication of a health problem. These spots can have different causes...
The arrival of spring should be a time of positivity and hope. While it will vary depending on where you live, the spring is associated with new life, hopefulness and happiness. We can see flora and fauna respond to the changes in the season in various, demonstrative ways. While a change of the seasons...
Cryotherapy or cold therapy consists of the local or general use of very low temperatures to treat injuries, regenerate tissues and relieve muscular pain. In principle it can be applied to any part of the body, adapting the intensity to the area, the type of injury and the type of skin.
During cryotherapy,...
The vagina, vulva, is a very complex part of female anatomy and can change as a result of many different things. Inflammation in the labia of the vulva is often more common than it seems. In addition, sometimes this swelling of the vaginal lips is accompanied by pain, itching, burning, changes in vaginal...
The appearance of a growth or ball-like shape in the inner cavity of the mouth can cause a great alarm to the person suffering from it, as a person's first though is that it's a serious or malignant condition that must be taken care of immediately. However, in most cases there is no reason to worry unless...
Ideally, a human body’s temperature should be between 35˚C and 37˚C or 95˚F and 98.6˚F. In certain conditions, it may go below this temperature range and you become the victim of hypothermia. Usually, this happens when you are exposed to cold temperatures for long periods of time, and your body is not able...
t is common to associate the terms "tumor" and "cyst" with cancer, yet these concepts are quite different and neither of them necessarily leads to a case of cancer. Knowing these distinctions is important so as not to be alarmed and remain calm, and know how to act to ensure our well-being. That's why oneHOWTO...
Have you been feeling very tired lately?
This may be due to changes in the weather, work stress or not getting enough rest. Many factors can affect your health, making you feel under the weather and too weak to move forward. To get the most out of your day to day life it is important to recover as soon...
Skin plays a significant role in controlling body temperature. But in case of severe burns, when a large portion of skin is damaged, the patient tends to lose body heat and suffer from dangerously low body temperature condition. This condition is called hypothermia, which is a serious condition in which...
Infectious mononucleosis, commonly known as the kissing disease, is an infectious ailment usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. The route of transmission is through saliva and this is spread through kissing an infected person or drinking from the same bottle or the same glass as them, eating from...
Finding blood in your urine is always a distressing situation and an important signal that we should not ignore because it is a symptom of various conditions that require prompt medical attention. Except for some cases in which this situation does not matter, when present it is necessary to contact a urologist...
Are you one of those people who always has cold feet? Even in the middle of summer? It is possible that this is evidence that something in you is not quite right so you should try to find out what it is. That is why we recommend that you visit your doctor so you can get an examination and the proper diagnosis,...
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Bacterial infections affecting the bladder or urinary tract are known as cystitis. It is a common condition in women although men can get it too. Women are more prone to get urinary tract infections because the urethra is closer to the anus, and germs can access the urethra more easily.
If you have...
Hypothermia occurs when body temperature falls below 35.0 ºC (95 ºF). The normal range of body temperature is variable, but is generally accepted to be between 36 ºC and 37.2ºC (97 ºF and 99 ºF). It depends largely on a person's age, weight, level of physical activity and even the menstrual cycle for women....
Being a developing nation, India is facing a lot of issues, such as poor hygiene, poor sanitation, lack of fresh water access, etc. Due to this, there are several diseases that are commonly found in people of India. As some of them may be contagious, travelers to India may also catch these infections, leading...
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