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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 ...
Chronic pain is defined as reoccurring or persistent pain lasting more than 3 months. [1] It continues past normal healing times and therefore does not have the same function as acute pain. [2] Acute pain serves to signal the body that there is a threat so the body can avoid future danger. Chronic pain on the other hand does not serve this ...
Fingernails of a nail-biter. Nail biting, also known as onychophagy or onychophagia, is an oral compulsive and unhygienic habit of biting one's fingernails. It is sometimes described as a parafunctional activity, the common use of the mouth for an activity other than speaking, eating, or drinking. Nail biting is very common, especially amongst ...
People of all ages may have rheumatic diseases. They vary in severity. Many rheumatic diseases involve immune system dysfunction and systemic (whole-body) inflammation.
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️Ease the aches: Take it slow and get some rest. Dr. Parodi suggests over-the-counter medications for pain relief, like acetaminophen or ibuprofen, especially if you have the flu. “Flu tends ...
Since people with this condition are unable to sweat, they are unable to properly regulate their body temperature. [1] Those affected are unable to feel pain and temperature. [2] [3] The absence of pain experienced by people with CIPA puts them at high risk for accidental self-injury. Corneal ulceration occurs due to lack of protective impulses ...
Starchy vegetables have more than five grams of carbs per 100 grams of weight. Starch is a type of carbohydrate that can be healthy but tends to contain more calories than other carbs. Eating lots ...