A burning sensation can often be confusing. There is no obvious source of heat to trigger the sensation and it is not overt pain. Sometimes it is taken less seriously than pain but a burning sensation may be occurring for some of the same reasons as pain would occur. There could be underlying disease or damage to the >> Read More ...
Smelly armpits is an embarrassing problem but one that we all suffer with it to some degree now then. For many people underarm odor is barely noticeable and does not pose a problem. More than anything it is passed off as a minor inconvenience when it is detectable. But for others, body odor problems can be ongoing and have >> Read More ...
Ankle pain is as common as other types of joint pain. The ankles bear more force than even the knee when we stand, walk or run. Naturally this increases the likelihood of strain or injuries. Most of us do not think of ankle pain as being a serious condition. But it can be when there are underlying diseases or the pain is >> Read More ...
What is texting thumb? Texting thumb as it is commonly known is a type of injury that is also seen with prolonged use of computers, mobile phones, video game controllers and handheld gaming consoles. It is a medical condition that is on the rise throughout globe. Texting thumb is one type of computer-related injury of >> Read More ...
The fingers are the most active appendages in life. It allows humans to conduct a range of activities and even more so in a modern world where pressing buttons all day is a norm. Naturally finger-related symptoms will arise, the most common being pain. Usually it is short lived and short periods of rest are sufficient to >> Read More ...
Pain of the hand and wrist are common occurrences. The hand is the most active appendage in the body and moves at the wrist to carry out tasks throughout most of the day. Any problem affecting the hand may also involve the wrist. But sometimes the cause of hand pain stems from the wrist. Treating hand and wrist pain >> Read More ...
Our feet are undoubtedly the most hard working part of our body. It has to bear the force of the entire body weight – more force than most other parts of the body have to contend with. Sometimes the strain on our feet is magnified when we choose to wear poorly-fitting shoes or stand all day. But the main problems are >> Read More ...
The awareness about deep vein thrombosis (DVT) has created a lot of panic and confusion among travelers. It is often made out to be a silent condition that suddenly arises and can kill a traveler within minutes. However, this is not the typical case. In some instances, a person with DVT experienced almost no symptoms until >> Read More ...
Pain in the knee is one of the most common joint pains that affects most of us. Since the knees have to bear most of the body weight yet have the flexibility to allow us to move on two legs, it is understandable that it can be easily strain, injured and prone to disease. Knee pain is a common symptom of both acute and >> Read More ...
Perspiration is one of the main ways that the body keeps cool. But it can be bothersome at times, especially when you are perspiring excessively and in awkward places. Despite being a normal process, perspiration and particularly excessive perspiration does hold some social stigma. While it is quite acceptable to be >> Read More ...
