Inflamed Colon
Inflammation of the colon is medically known as colitis or inflammatory bowel disease. Health experts associate the condition to weak immune system, hereditary, and environmental factors. There is no definite cure for inflamed colon. The focus of ...
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Itchy Ankles
Are your ankles itchy? Does the itch bother you? Did it lead you to scratching your ankle frequently? If yes, then you are suffering from itchy ankles. Such condition is fairly common but at times can be serious and proper care of the ankles shoul...
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Greenstick Fracture
Most of us are aware of the medical term, ‘fracture’. It means breakage of bones. Fractures are caused when the tensile strength of the bone is overcome by the deforming forces acting on the bones. There are different types of fracture based o...
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Ecchymosis
Definition of Ecchymosis Ecchymosis [pronunciation: (/ˌɛkᵻˈmoʊsᵻs/, ICD-10: R23.3] is defined as hemorrhagic blotching due to pooling of blood under the skin or mucous membrane caused by medical conditions, hematologic diseases, or trauma. ...
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Dermal Piercing
Dermal piercings are the new rage in the body art industry. Because only the stud or jewelry is visible you can put them almost anywhere on your body. There are quite a few common complications but when placed by trained individuals and with prope...
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