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Ringworm is highly contagious and can cause itching and discomfort. It may begin as itchy, red bumps. Over time, the bumps expand to form a red, scaly ...

Several ligaments connect the bones in your wrist. You may have a wrist sprain when you injure one or more ligaments. Your sprained wrist might be ...

Eye infections are common and can affect one or both eyes. They are mainly caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi entering the eyes. Daily practices ...

If the knee receives a direct blow or twists in an abnormal direction, it results in a sprain. There are four knee ligaments, all of which may cause a ...

Fungal infections range from mild to severe. Ever-present fungi in the environment are a common cause of severe infections that may affect the skin or ...

Four different ligaments stabilize the ankle. When the ligaments are torn or stretched, an ankle sprain occurs. Ankle sprain injuries range from mild ...

Bronchitis occurs when the tubes leading to the lungs become inflamed. These tubes fill with mucus, causing a hacking cough as the body tries to get ...

The term "staph infection" can cause some confusion. In some cases, staph infections can be minor; in others, they develop into dangerous ...

The kidneys are part of the urinary tract and filter blood by removing waste and excess water. That liquid waste travels out of the urethra. This ...

Ear infections can cause a lot of discomfort, including irritability as one of its symptoms. After all, constant pain and pressure in the ear can get ...

The human appendix is a thin tube connected to the large intestine and found in the lower right area of the abdomen. Its primary purpose is to help ...

A fractured bone is very painful. It happens for several reasons, like outside trauma that causes damage to one or more bones in your body. There are ...