Health

How to treat a burn

Published on: 31st July, 2011

Find out how to treat a burn for minor burns, secondary burns and third degree burns How to treat a minor or first degree burn Dip the burnt area in cool water and let the pain go away. The cool feeling of the water neutralizes the burn heat. But do not bring the skin in [...]

Torticollis pictures, symptoms, treatment, causes

Published on: 31st July, 2011

Torticollis is twisting of the neck in which the head moves to one side, while the chin turns to the other. Causes of Torticollis 1. It can be inherited due to genes. In that case, it is called congenital torticollis (during the birth) when the head is in the wrong position, in the womb or [...]

Jock itch pictures, Symptoms, Treatment

Published on: 31st July, 2011

Jock itch is also known as ringworm of the brain or tinea cruris. Causes of jock itch If you look at the jock itch pictures below, you will find that it is basically a fungal infection of the groin area. It is common among adult men and boys. It is even seen with ringworm and [...]

Diaper Rash Pictures, Treatment, Causes

Published on: 31st July, 2011

Diaper rash does not mean it is caused due to diaper, but due to fecal material and urine trapped in nappy or diaper. Causes of diaper rash Diaper rash happens when the skin comes in touch with prolonged moist environment, there is a rise in pH due to urine and feces. This makes the skin’s [...]

Light Periods-Treatment, Causes, Symptoms

Published on: 31st July, 2011

Light periods are experienced by women once in a while. It is common for some women to feel sad about the fact that their period flow is lesser than their peers. Light period or scant period happens when there is either less menstrual flow or shorter duration of period; in some cases, women experience both. [...]

Bulimia Nervosa-Treatment, Symptoms, Causes, Pictures

Published on: 23rd February, 2011

Finding out effective bulimia nervosa treatment is the first thing that you should do when you are diagnosed for bulimia nervosa. Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder which is determined by avoiding intake of food for a certain amount of time and then bingeing just to vomit it out. This eating disorder is commonly seen [...]

Pica Disorder-Symptoms, Treatment, Pictures

Published on: 23rd February, 2011

Pica disorder is a rare eating disorder.  Pica is different from conventional eating disorders. In this type of physical issue, the afflicted individual may eat non- eatables, for examples, things like chalk, mud, wall plasters etc. Pica is not a common disorder and very few people are aware of Pica disorder. Such abnormal eating can [...]

Irregular Period Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

Published on: 23rd February, 2011

Irregular periods are one of the common and highly discussed issues faced by women. Also known as irregular menstrual cycles, they are experienced by approximately 30% women during their reproductive age. Normal period or menstrual cycle reoccurs at the interval of 24 to 35 days. Irregular period can be described as untimely bleeding as compared [...]

Actinic Keratosis Treatment, Pictures

Published on: 23rd February, 2011

Actinic keratosis is a skin disease which is important to be treated timely. But before we speak about Actinic Keratosis treatment, it is essential to have basic understanding about actinic keratosis. Actinic Keratosis (abbreviated as AK) is also known as solar keratosis. This is a disease wherein skin gets affected due to overexposure to sunlight [...]

Syphilis Pictures, Symptoms in Women and Tests

Published on: 23rd February, 2011

Undergoing timely syphilis tests is essential when syphilis symptoms in women are noticed. There are several syphilis symptoms and other information mentioned in this article; however, before that it is important to know what exactly syphilis is. Syphilis is categorized as STD or Sexually Transmitted Disease which afflicts due to Treponema Pallidum bacterium. It is [...]

Eye Stye-Treatment, Pictures, Home Remedies

Published on: 19th February, 2011

Eye stye treatment is essential when the zeis sebaceous gland is infected.  It is also scientifically referred to as ‘hordeolum’ This is an infection which can be determined by a red lump that protrudes on the eyelids towards the edge. It should be understood that in most cases eye stye is not serious and may [...]

Crest Syndrome Symptoms and Treatment

Published on: 19th February, 2011

Crest Syndrome is a serious disease which should be treated as soon as it is diagnosed. Crest syndrome symptoms and treatment are essential to be known not only by afflicted individuals but also by those who are at higher risk of developing this disease and general public. This will help in recognizing the disease at [...]

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