Sunburn is the term used for red, sometimes swollen, and painful skin caused by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun. Sunburn can vary from mild to severe. The extent depends on skin type and amount of exposure to the sun. Sunburn is a serious risk factor for skin cancer. Due to the variations…
A stroke happens when the blood supply to a certain part of your brain is interrupted or lowered, thus depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. Within a couple of minutes, brain cells will start to die. A stroke is a medical emergency. Prompt treatment is crucial. Early action can minimize the brain damage and…
Stretch marks are long, narrow streaks, stripes, or lines that develop on your skin. They happen when the skin is suddenly stretched and are extremely common. Anyone can develop stretch marks, although they tend to affect more women than men. Stretch mark can happen on a range of body parts, including the stomach, thighs, hips,…
Stress, in daily terms, is a feeling that people have when they’re overloaded and struggling to cope with certain demands. These demands can be related to finances, work, relationships and other problems. However, anything that poses a real or perceived challenge or threat to a person’s well-being can cause stress. Stress can be a motivator.…
Sprains and strains are some of the most common injuries that share the same signs and symptoms; however, they involve different parts of your body. A sprain is a stretching or tearing of ligaments — the tough band of fibrous tissue that link two bones together in your joints. The most common location for a…
Stomach ulcers, also referred to as gastric ulcers, are painful sores in the stomach lining. Stomach ulcers are a kind of peptic ulcer disease. Peptic ulcers are any ulcers that affect both the stomach and small intestines. Stomach ulcers happen when the thick layer of mucus that helps protect your stomach from digestive juices is…
Your stomach is an organ between your esophagus and small intestine. It’s where digestion of protein starts. The stomach has three tasks. It stores swallowed food. It mixes the food with stomach acids. Then it sends the mixture on to the small intestine. Most people have problems with their stomach at one time or another.…
The term stomach cramps is nonspecific and is used to refer to a number of different symptoms or sensations rather than true muscle cramps of the stomach. People would often refer to a “stomachache” or “abdominal cramps” to refer to pain that’s perceived anywhere in the abdominal area. As such, the list of potential causes…
Sprains and strains are some of the most common injuries that share the same signs and symptoms; however, they involve different parts of your body. A sprain is a stretching or tearing of ligaments — the tough band of fibrous tissue that link two bones together in your joints. The most common location for a…
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spaces within your spine, which can place a lot of pressure on the nerves that travel through the spine. Spinal stenosis happens most often in the lower back and the neck. Some individuals with spinal stenosis may not have the symptoms. Others may experience pain, tingling, numbness and…