As you are already aware, if you have ever sprained a foot or hand, not every sprain is created equal. In general sprains are classified into three separate grades – or degrees – which will depend on how severe the sprain is. The three gra…

Every year, millions of people receive medical treatment for food poisoning. Millions more cases go unnoticed because they are not reported or diagnosed. Basic food poisoning symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. While m…

Every year, millions of people receive medical treatment for food poisoning. Millions more cases go unnoticed because they are not reported or diagnosed. Basic food poisoning symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. While m…

Just about everyone has had some trouble using the bathroom at some point or other. If you are having a significant reduction in the amount of times you are having a bowel movement, there is not necessarily a cause for worry. Most often wi…

Having an allergic reaction is when the body goes a little overboard, trying to protect itself from something that is harmless. For some, it’s more intense than others, but it’s a common occurrence nonetheless. If you suffer from allergies…

Having an allergic reaction is when the body goes a little overboard, trying to protect itself from something that is harmless. For some, it’s more intense than others, but it’s a common occurrence nonetheless. If you suffer from allergies…

Having an allergic reaction is when the body goes a little overboard, trying to protect itself from something that is harmless. For some, it’s more intense than others, but it’s a common occurrence nonetheless. If you suffer from allergies…

Asthma is a chronic disease that involves the inflammation of the lungs. People that suffer from this chronic disorder experience bronchospasms, changeable airflow obstruction, and a range of other symptoms. Examples of common symptoms inc…

The bronchial tubes are responsible for carrying air to and from your lungs. When the lining of these tubes becomes inflamed, the result is Bronchitis. Coughing up thickened and possibly discolored mucus is one of the prime symptoms of bro…

The bronchial tubes are responsible for carrying air to and from your lungs. When the lining of these tubes becomes inflamed, the result is Bronchitis. Coughing up thickened and possibly discolored mucus is one of the prime symptoms of bro…

A cough is a reflex action that is necessary to keep your airway and throat clear of moisture and obstructions. It protects your lungs and body and promotes healing. There are basically 2 types of coughs – acute and chronic. Acute coughs a…

A burn can be defined as an injury where damage is caused to the body’s tissue by heat, chemicals, electricity, sunlight or radiation. Scalds resulting from steam, hot liquid, building fires, use of flammable liquids and gasses are the mos…