Wounds inflicted from the blade of a razor blade is just as serious as any other cut wound. But there are other factors that can make a simple razor cut wound deadly. First would be infection. If the wound is left neglected, it is an invitation for germs and bacteria to enter the open skin. […]
Archives for December 2016
Diabetic Foot Ulcer Symptoms and Early Stages
A diabetic foot ulcer is a major complication caused by diabetes mellitus characterized by a sore under or at the side of the foot, or sometimes even the ankles. It is a painful and grotesque injury that could lead to further mishaps that are only worsened by the impaired healing function of a diabetic patient’s […]
Silver Nitrate Wound Care : All You Need to Know About It
Silver nitrate is an inorganic compound discovered in the 13th century by Albertus Magnus and has since been used in the medical industry for various issues, including wound care. As silver salts have antiseptic properties, they have been used as a treatment for gonorrhea prevention, a cauterizing agent, for the healing of oral ulcers, among […]
How to Treat Inflammation of the Esophagus Naturally
The inflammation of the esophagus is medically termed as esophagitis. It is an ill condition that has various causes, the common one being GERD. The abbreviation of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, it is when contents of the stomach, especially bile, and acid, are forced back up into the esophagus due to lack of proper posture, nausea, […]
How To Prevent Appendicitis
The appendix is a 3 and a half inch tube of flesh that is a part of the large intestine. Although constant research cannot define any specific function of the appendix, it is capable of bringing harm to the body through its vulnerable characteristics. When touched by bacteria or any other foreign materials inside the […]