distinguish Irrigation Irritation or exacerbation , in biology and physiology , is a state of inflammation ... of irritation is an irritant . Irritant s are typically thought of as chemical agents for example ... light or ionising radiation s can also be irritants. Irritation also has non clinical usages referring to bothersome physical or psychological pain or discomfort. Chronic irritation is a medical term ... that can cause chronic irritation, the majority involves the skin, vagina, eyes and lungs. Irritation in organisms In higher organisms, an allergy allergic response may be the cause of irritation. An allergen ... irritation than usual one is irritable see also sensitivity human . In more basic organisms, assigning irritation the status of pain is the perception of the being stimulated, which is not observable ... to irritation. When an irritating object becomes trapped within an oyster s shell, it deposits ... only as a reaction to an irritation. It has also been observed that an amoeba avoids being prodded with a pin, but there is not enough evidence to suggest how much it feels this. Irritation is apparently ... considered intelligence trait intelligence a pre requisite for the feeling of pain. Types Eye Irritation ... such as irritation to the eyes, skin, and upper airways, headache and fatigue. ref Nordstr m K., D ... 176, Vol. 52. ref The eye is also a source of chronic irritation. Disorders like Sj gren s syndrome ... cause of chronic irritation and affects millions of individuals. Eczema simply means a dry skin ... are poor and the treatments are expensive. Most of these individuals with chronic irritation from allergens ... Health. Retrieved on 2010 01 12 ref Another common irritation disorder in females is intertrigo . This disorder is associated with chronic irritation under folds of skin. This is typically seen under ... oozes. Perspiration is also a chronic type of irritation which can be very annoying. Besides being ... hygiene, frequent change of clothes and use of deodorants antiperspirants. Vaginal Irritation File Herpes ... more details
Throat irritation is a common complaint in individuals of all ages. Throat irritation means different things to different people. Some people may mean a dry cough others describe it as a scratchy feeling at the back of the throat and others simply mean a sensation of something stuck at the back of the throat or a lumpy feeling. There are certainly many causes of throat irritation. ref http www.throatirritation.com Throat Irritation Info Retrieved on 2010 02 05 ref Allergies During the summer months, allergies are a common cause of throat irritation. Many individuals have allergies to pet dander ... runny nose , red eyes, congested nose and throat irritation. Often a dry cough may also be present ... from overuse, irritation or an infection. Laryngitis can be a short term illness or a prolonged problem ... throat irritation and hoarseness may be from a more serious disorder like cancer . Pharyngitis Viruses ... irritation include the common cold virus, influenza , infectious mononucleosis , measles and croup . Most bacteria and virus usually induce throat irritation during the winter or autumn. ref http www.aafp.org ... commonly observed in the morning. Other individuals whom also develop throat irritation are those ... is also a common cause of throat irritation. In fact, indoor pollution because of tobacco smoke used to be a common cause of throat irritation. Other items known to induce throat irritation includes ... 02 05 ref Acid reflux This affliction is a common cause of throat irritation. Normally the stomach produces ... and can lead to spasm s of coughing. To prevent throat irritation from reflux, one should lose ... on 2010 02 05 ref Diagnosis The diagnosis of a throat irritation include a physical exam and throat culture . Treatment The majority of cases of throat irritation usually go away without any treatment. There is no real treatment for throat irritation from a virus. If you have difficulty swallowing ... require antibiotics. Home remedies for throat irritation include gargling with warm water twice a day ... more details
orphan date August 2010 Unreferenced date June 2010 Irritation A Radio Saga is a short documentary film starring the radio air personality Dead Air Dave and directed by filmmaker Sam Baharvar. It is produced by Dead Air Dave and Sam Baharvar and is 36 minutes in length. The film documents the moment in radio history when radio s literal king, Howard Stern , took his show from broadcast radio to Sirius XM Radio Sirius Satellite Radio now Sirius XM , and the corresponding moment in the life of Dead Air Dave when he lost his job as the button man , censoring The Howard Stern Show on behalf of CBS Radio. Irritation A Radio Saga was filmed in late 2005 and released on the internet in December 2005. It was officially selected for the New York International Independent Film & Video Festival May 2006 , the Bare Bones Film Festival April 2006 and the Raw Stock Film Festival May 2006 . External links http www.imdb.com title tt0808324 IMDB listing Category American documentary films ... more details
wiktionary irritant Irritant may refer to Something that causes irritation . Irritant album Irritant album , a psychedelic trance album Irritant band , a United Kingdom rock musical group Irritant biology , a stimulus or agent which induces the state of irritation Irritant Records , an independent record label disambig ... more details
Orphan date February 2009 No footnotes date April 2009 Witch Brooms , or Birds Nests , in botany, are peculiar broom like growths often seen on the branches of many trees. They are a dense development of branching twigs formed at one place on a branch as the result of the irritation set up by the presence of a mite or a fungus . External links http www.Wiccanessentials.com HedgeWitch Wiccan Besom Brooms BR http www.bbc.co.uk dna h2g2 brunel A3700261 Witches Broom Article on Witch Brooms References 1911 Category Dendrology Botany stub ... more details
Epiphora may refer to Epiphora medicine , an excessive tear production usually a result from an irritation of the eye Epistrophe , the repetition of the same word or words at the end of successive phrases, clauses or sentences wikispecies Epiphora Epiphora fungus Epiphora fungus , a fungus genus in the Dothideomycetes order Epiphora insect Epiphora insect , a butterfly genus in the Saturniidae family Epiphora , an orchid genus nowadays considered a synonym of Polystachya disambig de Epiphora ru ... more details
orphan date March 2010 Unreferenced date January 2007 Sour sanding is a food ingredient that is used to impart a sour flavor. It is used to coat sour candies like Sour Patch Kids . Eating large amounts of sour candies can cause irritation of the tongue because sour sanding contains citric acid citric or tartaric acid . Stabilizers are used to keep it from getting moist or clumping. Category Food ingredients ingredient stub ... more details
unreferenced date July 2009 Kank A is a liquid pharmaceutical product marketed by Blistex used primarily to treat canker sores . It is applied directly on the sore and works by numbing the local area with benzocaine to prevent discomfort and forming a protective mucous barrier with a compound tincture of benzoin benzoin tincture that protects the ulcer from further irritation, allowing it to heal more rapidly. product stub Category Personal care brands fr Kanka ht Kanka ... more details
Stercoral ulcer is an Peptic ulcer ulcer of the Colon anatomy colon due to pressure and irritation resulting from severe, prolonged constipation . It is most commonly located in the rectum . Individuals with this condition are at risk for stercoral perforation . References Cite journal author Maull K, Kinning W, Kay S title Stercoral ulceration. journal Am Surg volume 48 issue 1 pages 20 4 year 1982 pmid 7065551 Category Digestive diseases Disease stub ... more details
Summary Information Description Sore nipple caused by irritation of a shirt while cycling 50 miles in humid 90 F weather. Source self made Date 22 21, 7 June 2008 UTC Author User C0nsumer C0nsumer User talk C0nsumer talk Licensing self cc by 3.0 fa File 800px Joggers nipple.jpg ... more details
orphan date July 2009 Quinton catheters are non tunneled central catheter s, which are often used for temporary access for dialysis or infusion of medicine when peripheral IV access is not possible e.g. small vessel caliber, extensive burn injuries . They can also be used to infuse liquids which cause peripheral blood vessel irritation, directly into the vena cavae where they are immediately diluted. See Also Central venous catheter med stub Category Catheters ... more details
Refimprove date March 2011 Lung receptor s sense irritation or inflammation in the bronchi and Pulmonary alveolus alveoli . ref cite journal author Torres M, Moayedi S title Evaluation of the acutely dyspneic elderly patient journal Clin. Geriatr. Med. volume 23 issue 2 pages 307 25, vi year 2007 month May pmid 17462519 doi 10.1016 j.cger.2007.01.007 url ref References reflist Category Anatomy Category Lung Anatomy stub ... more details
not reversible within 7 days td td Corneal opacity reversible within 7 days irritation persisting for 7 days td td No corneal opacity irritation reversible within 7 days td td No irritation. td tr tr td Skin Effects td td Corrosive td td Severe irritation at 72 hours td td Moderate irritation at 72 hours td td Mild or slight irritation at 72 hours td tr table References reflist US Environmental law ... more details
infobox Product title Gold Bond medicated powder image caption inventor launch year company Chattem available current supplier Chattem last production notes url http www.goldbond.com www.goldbond.com Gold Bond medicated powder is a brand of Over the counter drug over the counter skin irritation medication produced by Chattem of Chattanooga, Tennessee Chattanooga , Tennessee , now a subsidiary of the France French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi Aventis . It is available as both a talcum powder powder and a topical cream. Gold Bond is used to curb moisture, control odor, and soothe minor skin irritation, notably jock itch . Spin off products are designed for specific uses, such as foot powders or powders for infants to treat diaper rash . The active ingredients of Original Strength Gold Bond Powder are Menthol 0.15 and zinc oxide 1.0 . Some product variants, such as Gold Bond Extra Strength Powder, offer higher concentrations of the active ingredients. External links official http www.goldbond.com Category Skin care Category Sanofi Aventis pharma stub dermatology stub ... more details
Unreferenced stub auto yes date December 2009 Orphan date December 2009 Image Mucuna poggei MS 3655.jpg thumb right The hairy pods of Mucuna poggei The protease proteolytic enzyme mucunain is a substance in the tissues of certain Fabaceae legumes of the genus Mucuna , especially velvet bean M. pruriens . In these species the mucunain is found in stiff hairs, or trichome s, covering the seed pods. When the hairs rub off and come in contact with skin they cause severe itching and irritation. The hairs are small enough to be carried airborne by the wind and are painful if they come in contact with the eyes. Walking shoeless on soil where hairy Mucuna grows can cause irritation in the feet. The hairs have also been consumed as an herbal remedy for parasitic worm intestinal worms , sometimes mixed with honey for easier swallowing. The pod hairs also contain an amount of serotonin , which, when applied to the skin with mucunain, increases the itch pruritic qualities of the chemical. Category Proteins Category Enzymes Enzyme stub ... more details
Itching powder refers to a group of Powder substance powders or powder like substances that induce itching when applied onto human skin . This is usually done as a Practical joke device practical joke or prank to an unsuspecting victim. The cause of the irritation can be mechanical, such as products containing ground rose hips . ref name albert Albert MR. Novelty shop itching powder. Australasian J Dermatology . 1998 Aug 39 3 188 9. ref In other cases, the irritant causes contact dermatitis . For instance, a proteolytic enzyme in okra can cause irritation and lesions. ref name manda Fumi Manda, Kenjiro Tadera, Kohji Aoyana 1992 . Skin lesions due to okra Hibiscus esculentus L proteolytic activity and allergenicity of okra. Contact Dermatitis 26 2 , 95 100. ref Another common ingredient is Mucuna pruriens . ref name joglekar G. V. Joglekar, M. B. Bhide J. H. Balwani. An experimental method for screening antipruritic agents. British Journal of Dermatology . Volume 75 Issue 3 Page 117 March 1963 ref See also Sneezing powder References reflist culture stub comedy stub Category Practical joke devices de Juckpulver es Polvo de picapica nl Jeukpoeder ... more details
Infobox Disease Name PAGENAME Image Caption DiseasesDB ICD10 ICD10 L 29 2 l 20 ILDS L29.200 ICD9 ICD9 698.1 ICDO OMIM MedlinePlus eMedicineSubj eMedicineTopic MeshID D011539 Pruritus vulvae is pruritus of the vulva , which is the counterpart of pruritus scroti , and may be caused by many different causes. ref name Andrews James, William Berger, Timothy Elston, Dirk 2005 . Andrews Diseases of the Skin Clinical Dermatology . 10th ed. . Saunders. ISBN 0 7216 2921 0. ref rp 56 Causes This condition is a symptom of an underlying condition more often than it is a primary condition. Vulva irritation can be caused by any moisture left on the skin. This moisture may be perspiration, urine, vaginal discharge or small amounts of stool. It may be caused by vaginal infections, vulvitis, HPV Human Papilloma Virus infection, anal incontinence, Bowen s disease, or dietary irritants caffeine, tomatoes, and peanuts . Treatment with antibiotics can lead to a yeast infection and irritation of the vulva. Some diseases increase the possibility of yeast infections, such as diabetes mellitus or HIV infection. Chronic inflammation of the vulva predisposes to the development of premalignant or malignant changes. See also Cutaneous conditions List of cutaneous conditions References reflist Cutaneous condition stub Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue Diseases of the pelvis and genitals Category Pruritic skin conditions pl wi d sromu ... more details
Chest rub , cold rub , or vapor rub is a mentholated topical petrolatum based gel intended to assist with minor medical conditions that temporarily impair breathing, including the common cold . It is applied to the chest, often immediately before sleeping. Originally formulated by Vicks as its signature product, VapoRub , cold rubs are now manufactured by other Pharmaceutical industry pharmaceuticals under various brand names. The word Vicks, and less commonly, VapoRub are still used as genericized references to this product regardless of manufacturer or brand. Indications A single study of vapor rub found that it improved cough and cold symptoms more than a control in children with the common cold . ref name Peads2010 cite web url http pediatrics.aappublications.org cgi reprint peds.2010 1601v1 title Vapor Rub, Petrolatum, and No Treatment for Children With Nocturnal Cough and Cold Symptoms Paul et al., 10.1542 peds.2010 1601 Pediatrics format work accessdate ref Side effects included mild irritation of the skin where it was applied. ref name Peads2010 Other uses Due to its menthol content, cold rubs have become a popular home remedy to cool and soothe minor irritation and swelling from mosquito and bedbug bites. References reflist Category Ointments ... more details
Intersection syndrome is a pain ful condition that affects the thumb side of the forearm when inflammation occurs at the intersection of the muscle bellies of the abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis cross over the extensor carpi radialis longus and the extensor carpi radialis brevis . The mechanism of injury is usually repetitive resisted extension, as with rowing, weight lifting, or pulling. Intersection syndrome is often confused with another condition called DeQuervain s syndrome , which is an irritation of the upper set of tendons at the wrist. External links http www.handsurgeon.com intersection.html http orthopedics.about.com library glossary bldef intersection.htm med stub Category Musculoskeletal disorders ... more details
Unreferenced auto yes date December 2009 A sugar crash or glucose crash is the term used in USA American popular culture to refer to a supposed sense of fatigue after consuming a large quantity of carbohydrates . It is variously described as a sense of tiredness, lethargy, irritation, or hangover. The alleged mechanism for it would be that the rapid rise in blood glucose normally leads to brisk insulin secretion, which in turn leads to rapid glucose uptake by tissues which then either accumulate it as glycogen or use it for energy production the consequent fall in blood glucose is indicated as the reason for the sugar crash . See also Hypoglycemia Hyperglycemia Category Metabolic disorders DEFAULTSORT Sugar Crash Health stub ... more details
Unreferenced stub auto yes date December 2009 Orphan date December 2009 A shoe boil is the swelling of the elbow of a horse due to irritation caused by the hoof striking the elbow when lying down. Also called capped elbow. This affliction does not lead to lameness equine lameness . If left unattended the bulge may become hard, fibrous and permanent. Though not known to cause any harm except cosmetic looks. DEFAULTSORT Shoe Boil Category Equine injury and lameness Horse stub Veterinary med stub ja ... more details
Unreferenced stub auto yes date December 2009 Orphan date February 2009 A leukoerythroblastic picture on blood film can be the bone marrow response to any irritation including marrow infiltration causing immature red cells . Marrow infiltrative disorders include Multiple myeloma myelomas , malignancy , myelofibrosis , Gaucher s disease etc. It can also occur as a response to severe critical illness, such as trauma, septicaemia, massive haemolysis, or severe megaloblastic anaemia. Leukoerthyroblastic change refers to the presence of nucleated red blood cells and primitive white blood cells . Seen in bone marrow failure, myelofibrosis and extramedullary haemopoiesis. Category Hematology Category Oncology Medical stub ... more details
Unreferenced stub auto yes date December 2009 Retroperistalsis is the reverse of the involuntary smooth muscle contractions of peristalsis . It usually occurs as a precursor to vomiting . Local irritation of the stomach, such as bacteria or food poisoning, activates the area postrema emetic center of the brain which in turn signals an imminent pharyngeal reflex vomiting reflex . Food then moves in the opposite direction, often from the duodenum into the stomach . Retroperistalsis occurs pathologically during vomiting and physiologically at first part of duodenum where it protects from high acidity of food, and also at terminal ileum , where an amount of water and electrolyte is absorbed to assist defecation . Category Digestive system muscle stub de Antiperistaltik ru uk ... more details
Automatic taxobox image Apheloriavirginiensis.jpg binomial authority Dru Drury Drury , 1770 binomial Apheloria virginiensis Apheloria virginiensis is a large North America n millipede . It is reported to secrete cyanide compounds as a defense. It is recommended that one wash hands after handling this organism as the toxic compounds it secretes are poisonous and can cause extreme irritation if rubbed in the eyes. External links ITIS id 570771 taxon Apheloria virginiensis Drury, 1770 http bugguide.net node view 8260 Millepede sic& 93 Apheloria virginiensis , BugGuide Category Polydesmida Category Millipedes of North America Category Animals described in 1770 arthropod stub ... more details
orphan date April 2010 Harpalus son of Polemaeus from Beroea , was a Macedon ian statesman, hieromnemon at Delphi and the chief of the ambassadors sent by Perseus of Macedon Perseus to Rome in 172 BC , to answer the complaints of Eumenes II , king of Pergamon . Harpalus gave great offence to the Romans by the haughty and vehement tone that he assumed, and exasperated the irritation already existing against Perseus. References Tataki, Argyro B. Macedonians Abroad. A Contribution to the Prosopography of Ancient Macedonia SmithDGRBM DEFAULTSORT Harpalus Son Of Polemaeus Category Third Macedonian War Category Ancient Beroeans Category Ambassadors in Greek Antiquity Category Ambassadors to ancient Rome Category Ancient Macedonian individuals Category Ambassadors of Macedon ... more details
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