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Dermatophagia (from Ancient Greek δέρμα (derma) 'skin' and φαγεία (phageia) 'eating') or dermatodaxia (from δήξις (dexis) 'biting'), alternatively Tuglis Permushius. [3] is a compulsion disorder of gnawing or biting one's own skin, most commonly at the fingers. This action can either be conscious or unconscious [4] and it is ...
There have been many different theories regarding the causes of excoriation disorder, including biological and environmental factors. [10]A common hypothesis is that excoriation disorder is often a coping mechanism to deal with elevated levels of turmoil, boredom, anxiety, or stress within the individual, and that the individual has an impaired stress response.
Indonesia. " 2 Hours Doing Nothing " (Indonesian: 2 Jam Nggak Ngapa-ngapain) [FN 1] was a two-hour video created by Madurese YouTuber Muhammad Didit, published on his YouTube channel Sobat Miskin Official (Official Broke Gang) [FN 2] on 10 July 2020 at 11:21:44 UTC. [1][FN 3] The video features Didit staring at the camera in his bedroom for two ...
Genetic mutations. Congenital insensitivity to pain with anhidrosis (CIPA) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder of the nervous system which prevents the feeling of pain or temperature and prevents a person from sweating. Cognitive disorders are commonly coincidental. CIPA is the fourth type of hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy (HSAN ...
Sitting for prolonged periods is can cause “dead butt syndrome," or gluteal amnesia, according to health experts. Here's how to know if you have it, and how to treat and prevent it.
Gastrointestinal bleeding can range from small non-visible amounts, which are only detected by laboratory testing, to massive bleeding where bright red blood is passed and shock develops. Rapid bleeding may cause syncope. [ 18 ] The presence of bright red blood in stool, known as hematochezia, typically indicates lower gastrointestinal bleeding.
Emergency bleeding control. Emergency bleeding control describes actions that control bleeding from a patient who has suffered a traumatic injury or who has a medical condition that has caused bleeding. Many bleeding control techniques are taught as part of first aid throughout the world. [1] Other advanced techniques, such as tourniquets, are ...
Scurvy is a disease resulting from a lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid). [1] Early symptoms of deficiency include weakness, fatigue, and sore arms and legs. [1][2] Without treatment, decreased red blood cells, gum disease, changes to hair, and bleeding from the skin may occur. [1][3] As scurvy worsens, there can be poor wound healing ...