Diarrhea is three or more loose stools per day according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Watery diarrhea is more liquid in consistency without the presence of blood. There are two types of watery or...
Morning sickness in pregnancy affects almost 80% women around the world. It is also marked as the first sign of pregnancy by few women. Morning sickness doesn’t harm the baby, and some studies also...
Sharp pain under your left breast can be a symptom of a minor ailment or a life-threatening condition. It may be due to musculoskeletal pain, digestive gases, heartburn, a hiatal hernia, or gastritis. The...
Having an orange tongue is not a concern if you have just eaten orange colored food. But in some people, it may appear without such consumption. If you notice orange or yellowish coating on...
What Is Low MCHC? Blood constitutes the circulatory system of the body. It is a vital fluid that channelizes the flow of necessary substances to and from different body cells. Erythrocytes or red blood...
A hobo spider belongs to the Eratigena agrestis family, which is also known as funnel spiders (1). They are called the funnel family because they weave webs in the shape of a funnel. Hobo spiders...
The armpit region contains sweat glands, lymph nodes, and blood vessels. These factors make the armpit one of the dampest areas of the body, prone to itching. Itchy armpits is irritating and can present itself...
Dry heaving is the uncomfortable vomit-like sensation without actually vomiting. If you get the dry heaves, you may feel nauseous. Dry heaves occur when your diaphragm contracts and your airway closes. It is also...
Do you suffer from front thigh pain? Have you ever wondered where the pain in your front thigh comes from? Your front thigh consists of one of the largest group of muscles in your...
If you have noticed painful, rippled indentations on the sides of your tongue, you may be suffering from the scalloped tongue. It can result in crenulated tongue edges or wavy patterns on the tongue....
A maculopapular rash is a type of rash characterized by a flat, red area on the skin covered with small confluent bumps. It is medically known as HIV rash. It can affect all age...
Tattoos are an excellent way to express your creativity in the form of body art. People get themselves tattooed of things they are genuinely passionate about. Unfortunately, there are risks associated with tattoos such as...
Over two-third of the total US population complains of a temple headache. Irrespective of age and gender we all have experienced left temple pain or pain on left side of the neck. You should...
A wolf spider is half to two-inch long spider commonly found in the United States. Scientists have identified more than 125 species of wolf spiders in the U.S. alone. Wolf spider bite can cause...
Do you suffer from cracked corners of mouth? Do the corners of your mouth keep splitting? Cracked corners of the mouth, also known as angular cheilitis, is a painful condition that affects over 200,00...
Armpit or underarm pain is not very common and hence once experienced, you may worry about its cause. Armpit pain can be a result of infection or overexertion. It may be linked to serious...
Chest pain that comes and goes can be a symptom of heart-related problems or digestion problems. Chest pain can be anywhere in the chest region, between your shoulders and the rib cage. It’s hard to...
Red moles, otherwise known as cherry angiomas or blood moles, look scary. People are often concerned about the moles and feel that they are cancerous. Some moles are present since birth, some develop over...
Hell’s itch or devil’s itch, as the name suggests, is a painful itching that occurs due to sun exposure. It typically appears 24 to 72 hours after the sun exposure. Many of us may...
Did you ever notice a barking sound in case of a cough? That barking sound is known as croup. Croup is an infection that affects the windpipe and voice box. Croup in adults is...