When to Seek Medical Help

The correct management and course of action for scabies will be explained to you by your doctor. However, the following signs indicate that there is a need for course correction and you should revisit your doctor in case:  If you have a concerning side effect from the prescribed medicine or condition.  If the symptoms of… Continue reading When to Seek Medical Help

Symptoms of Scabies

Early symptoms of scabies (rash and bumps) can appear on the skin four to six weeks after being infected. The rash develops slowly over weeks to months. Some of the symptoms by which you can recognise scabies are as follows:  A rash with small bumps that looks like pimples.  Sometimes, the bumps might get infected as… Continue reading Symptoms of Scabies

Causes Scabies

A tiny mite called Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis causes scabies. The tiny mites make burrows or tunnels under the skin, leading to small itchy bumps on the skin. Scabies can affect anyone. However, people are more prone to scabies in the following conditions:  Elderly individuals, especially those who live in nursing homes with poor hygiene.  People live in… Continue reading Causes Scabies

Introduction

Do you have a rash that is so itchy it wakes you up from sleep? Or is your child crankier than usual from lack of sleep at night due to itching? If yes, you should look for rashes with small bumps on the body as they might indicate scabies. If one of the family members… Continue reading Introduction

Conclusion

Gout is a type of arthritis caused by a buildup of crystals of uric acid in the joints. It is characterised by swelling and pain in joints. It can severely affect people’s day-to-day activities. Work as well as leisure activities of people get affected. Although there is a lack of specific treatment for gout, you… Continue reading Conclusion

When to Seek Medical Help

You can contact your healthcare provider or doctor if you experience severe kind of joint pain and your joints feel warm and swollen.

Symptoms of Gout

Gout can make life difficult for people. If you are suffering from gout, you might experience symptoms like:   Redness and swelling in the joints  Severe joint pain  Stiffness in the joints   Tenderness and heat at the joints

Causes Gout

Too much uric acid or urate in the body forms crystals. These crystals get accumulated in the joints, causing symptoms like swelling, stiffness, and pain. The factors listed below may increase your chances of developing gout:  A family history of gout  Usage of alcohol  Increasing age- more common in older people   Gender- males  Obesity   Consuming… Continue reading Causes Gout