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What are the home remedies for tonsillitis? Home remedies for tonsillitis can help ease your symptoms. Tonsillitis usually runs its course. The home remedies below may help to ease your/your child’s symptoms Get plenty of rest: Speed up your recovery by resting and avoiding vigorous activity.  Gargle: Gargle with warm salt water three times a...

What is a first-degree burn? A first-degree burn damages the uppermost layers of the skin. A burn is one of the most common injuries that happens in homes, especially among children. Depending upon their depth, burns have been classified into three types: first-degree burns, second-degree burns, and third-degree burns.  A first-degree burn is the most...

Glaucoma may not have symptoms until it is at an advanced stage. Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damages the optic nerve that is essential for vision. This damage is caused by abnormally high pressure in the eyes. It can occur at any age but is more common in older adults. It is...

What facts should I know about cataracts? Readers Comments 3 Share Your Story A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye. Cataracts are extremely common, and most cataracts are a result of the aging process. Although many cataracts are not significant enough to require treatment, surgical removal of cataracts is usually safe...

What is an echocardiogram? What is the definition of echocardiogram? An echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart’s structures. The heart is a two-stage electrical pump that circulates blood throughout the body. The anatomy includes four chambers and four valves. For the heart to function normally these structures need to be intact and the heart...

Facts you should know about bunions Picture of a bunion. Image Source: Photo courtesy of Evelyn Taylor A bunion is a bony prominence from realignment of the joint at the base of the big toes. Bunions most commonly affect the inner foot at the base of the big toe but also can affect the outside...

What is a broken bone (fracture)? Readers Comments 1 Share Your Story Picture of Bone Fracture Bones make up the skeleton of the body. They allow us the ability to interact with our environment and lift out body up against gravity. Bones are attachment points for muscles which allows us to run, jump, sit, kneel,...

Yes, it is possible for your dimples to go away, especially if your parents do not have dimples. Yes, it is possible for your dimples to go away, especially if your parents do not have dimples. We often see newborn babies having dimples as they suckle milk. Dimples in babies are caused by the accumulation...

Early signs of arthritis in the wrist Early signs of wrist arthritis include pain, swelling, and warmth among others. The three most common type of arthritis that affect the wrist include Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Posttraumatic arthritis The early signs of arthritis in the wrist include Morning stiffness Pain Tenderness Swelling Redness Warmth Stiffness while moving...