Symptom: Swelling of Skin

What Is a Fever? High Temperature, Causes & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 9th of May 2026 What Is It? A fever is a higher-than-normal body temperature, usually meaning the body is responding to infection, inflammation, heat exposure, vaccination, or another trigger. In many adults and children, a temperature of around 38°C or above is generally considered a fever. Fever itself is […]

What Is Sunburn? UV Skin Damage, Causes & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 7th of May 2026 What Is It? Sunburn is skin damage caused by too much ultraviolet, or UV, radiation from the sun or artificial UV sources such as tanning beds or sunlamps. It usually causes redness, warmth, tenderness, discomfort, and sometimes peeling or blistering. Although it may look like […]

What Is a Localised Insect Bite Reaction? Itch, Swelling & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 10th of May 2026 What Is It? A localised insect bite reaction is a skin reaction that happens around the area where an insect bites or stings. It usually causes itching, redness, mild swelling, warmth, or a raised bump at the bite site. The word localised means the reaction […]

What Is Otitis Externa? Outer Ear Canal Infection & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 3rd of May 2026 What Is It? Otitis externa is inflammation or infection of the outer ear canal, the passage between the outside of the ear and the eardrum. It is sometimes called outer ear canal infection or swimmer’s ear. Otitis externa usually causes ear pain, itching, redness, swelling, […]

What Is Gout? Uric Acid, Sudden Joint Pain & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 12th of May 2026 What Is It? Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis that happens when urate crystals form in or around a joint. These crystals can trigger sudden attacks of joint pain, swelling, redness, warmth, and tenderness. Gout is usually linked to high uric acid levels in […]

What Is Vulvovaginal Candidiasis? Vaginal Thrush & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 9th of May 2026 What Is It? Vulvovaginal candidiasis is a common yeast infection affecting the vulva and vagina. It is often called vaginal thrush and is usually caused by an overgrowth of Candida yeast, most commonly Candida albicans. Candida can normally live in the vaginal area without causing […]

What Is a Mouth Ulcer? Painful Oral Sore & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 10th of May 2026 What Is It? A mouth ulcer is a small sore or break in the lining inside the mouth. It may appear on the inner lips, cheeks, tongue, gums, soft palate, or floor of the mouth. Most common mouth ulcers are not dangerous and are not […]

What Is a Cold Sore? Contagious Lip Blisters & What They Mean

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 9th of May 2026 What Is It? A cold sore is a small, painful blister or cluster of blisters that usually appears on or around the lips. It is most commonly caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1, often shortened to HSV-1. HSV-1 is the most common cause, […]

What Are Haemorrhoids? Piles & What They Mean

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 5th of May 2026 What Is It? Haemorrhoids, also called piles, are swollen blood vessels around the anus or lower rectum. They may cause itching, discomfort, swelling, a lump near the anus, or bright red blood after passing stool. Haemorrhoids are common and are usually not dangerous, especially when […]

What Are Boils? Painful Skin Lumps & What They Mean

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 4th of May 2026. What Is It? Boils are painful, pus-filled lumps that form under the skin when bacteria infect and inflame a hair follicle. They are also called furuncles. A boil is a type of skin abscess that usually starts around a hair follicle. It often appears as […]

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