Tag: nerves , nervous system , numbness , pins and needles , skin
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Pins and Needles
Tingling and numbness are the loss of normal sensation in the various parts of body. Tingling is the prickling sensation also known as pins and needles and it is usually felt in hands and feet. Numbness is when one cannot feel any sensation in part of his/her body. <
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Skin Rash
Skin rash is any change in color or texture of the skin. This happens due to wide variety of conditions, some are limited to skin while others affect mucous membrane or internal organs. So skin rash may be mild illness or a very serious condition. Causes of Ras
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Viral Exanthems
Exanthem means skin rash or eruptions. Viral exanthems are skin rashes that develops in response to an infection from a virus. Viral exanthems are common in children. They usually appear abruptly and are preceded by fever, cough and malaise. There is a relationship between the
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Nausea and Vomiting
Nauseas and vomiting are usually manifestation of some underlying disease that are usually non life threatening. Occasionally, it might be an indicator of underlying serious conditions like brain disease, intestinal obstruction and heart disease. Nausea is the feeling of uneasiness in th
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Itching
Itching, also known as pruritus, is an uncomfortable and irritating sensation of the skin that induces an urge to scratch. An itchy skin most of the time is caused by a skin condition. Not infrequently, an itchy skin is a manifestation of a systemic disease. An itchy skin might b
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Scabies
Scabies is a highly contagious parasitic skin infection caused by the itch mite Sarcoptes scabiei. It mainly spreads by prolonged direct skin to skin contact with infested person. Sometimes sharing articles like towels, bed or clothing may spread it. Incubation period (time
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Ringworm
Ringworm (Tinea) is a contagious infection of the superficial layer of the skin caused by a fungus. Common fungus that cause ringworm are Trichophyton and Microsporum species. The name ringworm comes from the appearance of the lesion which is a red, advancing circular lesion with clearer skin in the center. T
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Rabies
Rabies is a viral disease of mammals affecting the brain and the nervous system. It is transmitted to humans by the bite of a rabid animal. From the site of the bite, the virus travels via nerves to the brain. Then it spreads to other organs including, salivary gland and is shed in saliv
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Tetanus
Tetanus is a vaccine preventable disease of the nervous system caused by a bacteria Clostridium tetani. This organism is widely distributed in soil contaminated with animal and human feces. The spores formed by the bacteria can survive for years and is resistant to various disinfectants and even boi
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Tingling or Numbness
Meaning: Tingling and numbness are the loss of normal sensation in the various parts of body. Tingling is the prickling sensation also known as pins and needles and it is usually felt in hands and feet. Numbness is when one cannot feel any sensation in part of his/her body. Why does it M