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Abscess Causes Symptoms Prevention And Treatment

Abscess –A Brief Introduction  We all love to be happy and healthy all the time. Sometimes we get hold of diseases due to our carelessness. But at other times diseases get hold of us even when we are extremely careful. The abscess is one such infectious disease.  What Is The Abscess?  The abscess is a collection of pus in the tissues of the body as a response to an infection. It can affect any organ including the brain. It can also occur in any part of the body.  Dental Or Tooth Abscess Types Of Abscess Types and locations of abscesses include: • Abdominal abscess • Amebic liver abscess • Anorectal abscess • Bartholin abscess • Brain abscess • Epidural abscess • Peritonsillar abscess • Pyogenic liver abscess • Skin abscess • Spinal cord abscess • Subcutaneous abscess • Tooth abscess Causes Of Abscess  The most common cause for the abscess is the bacterial infection. Abscesses are triggered when there is an obstr...

Keratoconus: Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

What is Keratoconus? Keratoconus is an eye disorder that leads to the thinning of the cornea. The cornea of the eyes is dome-shaped. Due to progressive thinning, a conical bulge develops in the cornea. It affects the ability of the cornea to focus on images and leads to blurry vision, double vision, astigmatism, sensitivity to light and nearsightedness. What are the causes of Keratoconus? Some of the causes of keratoconus are as follows: The weakness of collagens can lead to keratoconus. Collagens are tiny fibers of proteins that hold the cornea in place and helps maintain its shape. When these collagens became weak, they are unable to hold the cornea and the dome shape of the cornea changes and becomes conical. The imbalance of antioxidants often causes keratoconus. Antioxidants get rid of waste products of the cells of the cornea. The scarcity of antioxidants leads to the destruction of collagens. Collagens helps protect the cornea from bulging out. Keratoconus runs in...

Pediatric Dentistry The Best Care For Your Child

When it comes to the health and care of our children we all want nothing but the best as we understand the importance of good health at this age. Hence, it is essential to understand the dental need of your infant and children as well. For practicing good oral hygiene for your children, there is no better time than now. The baby teeth only stay in your mouth for a limited amount of time, but it's equally critical to take care of these teeth as it is for adult teeth. Baby teeth have their own set of importance. They help your infant in chewing, biting and even speaking clearly. Dentistry has specific options available for the dental care of your child. However, there are also a few treatments for the adults that can be received by the children. Dental Treatment When to make the first dental visit? You can start providing your child with good oral hygiene as early as infancy. It doesn't matter if your baby is in the nursing stage or the bottle feeding stage, starting ...