Pneumonia is an illness characterized by infection and inflammation of the air sacs present in either or both the lungs. There may be buildup of pus or fluid in the air sacs, leading to fever, coughing with pus or phlegm, breathing problems, and chills. Pneumonia may arise due to infection by varied pathogens such as… Continue reading What does pneumonia feel like?
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Carbuncle
Carbuncle is a term used to refer to a group of boils that develop on the skin and often cause pain. Infection of the hair follicles by bacteria and subsequent inflammation causes the formation of tender reddish bumps on the skin’s surface. These bumps, known as boils or furuncles, rapidly fill with pus and keep… Continue reading Carbuncle
Coffee Ground Stool
Bleeding in digestive tract may show up in stool or through vomiting or from tests done on stool for occult blood. The signs of bleeding within the digestive tract could depend on the site where it is occurring as well as the severity of bleeding. If you have coffee ground stool, or blood in stool… Continue reading Coffee Ground Stool
Pyogenic Granuloma
Pyogenic granuloma or pregnancy tumor usually starts as a lesion and then grows rapidly for few weeks. They appear like small, red bumps on the skin. These bumps appear as an overgrowth of tissue due to hormonal factors, irritation and physical trauma. They appear like reddish or yellowish nodule and usually smaller than 2 cms.… Continue reading Pyogenic Granuloma