Diseases (Page 6)

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Understanding Fever in Children

2024-11-28

Fever in children is defined as an elevation in body temperature, typically above 100.4°F (38°C) when measured rectally. It is important to establish that a child’s normal body temperature can vary widely, ranging from 97°F (36.1°C) to 100.4°F (38°C). Factors such as age, time of day, and method of measurementContinue Reading

Stye What It Is, Causes and Symptoms

Stye: What It Is, Causes and Symptoms

2024-10-24

Sometimes, we feel certain external discomfort in one of our eyes, like a certain itching, so we pass the finger through it momentarily; but beware, we may be getting a styes and that simple gesture worsens the discomfort. Therefore, we explain to you below what a hose is and howContinue Reading

Vitiligo What Is It, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Vitiligo: What Is It, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

2024-10-24

Vitiligo disease has been known since ancient times, receiving its current name from Latin writer and physician Aurelius Cornelius Celsius (45 a. C.-25 d. C.). Its exact description would not be carried out until many centuries later, in the 19th century, constituting each of the scientific contributions made over laterContinue Reading

Bruxism: Causes, Symptoms And Treatments

2024-10-04

Bruxism is a dental problem that consists of clenching and grinding the upper and lower teeth together, sliding them back and forth over each other. It  is also one of the most common sleep disorders, affecting almost 20% of the population and there are generally several approaches to treating this condition. AlthoughContinue Reading