Bronchospasm is the constriction of the bronchi and bronchioles which happens due to an inflammation of the airways, spasm in the smooth muscles of the bronchi and bronchioles and excessive generation of sputum or mucus brought about by an allergic reaction. It can also be due to mechanical resistance of air caused by stress. Overcooling […]
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Tennis leg is an acute tear of the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle in older athletes. Generally, it has a sudden onset of severe pain in the calf, disability, bruising and swelling. The common area that it affect is the medial head of gastrocnemius but can sometimes affect the plantaris muscles. This injury is
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Stinging nettle is a perennial plant with hairs or trichomes which lines the leaves and stems. The hairs are like small needles that inject chemicals on invading pests and predators or attaches to the human legs while walking by. It causes an inflammatory reaction with temporary parenthesis that is characterized by burning or “pins and
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A sprained thumb is a common condition that is a result of damage or tear in the ligaments, cartilage of the thumb and joint capsule. The thumb has 2 small bones called phalanges. Excessive forces such as overuse can result to injury to the joint and cause damage to the cartilage or tearing the ligaments
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Piriformis syndrome is a neuromuscular condition where the piriformis muscle crushes the sciatic nerve. The piriformis muscle is a described as a level and band-like muscle found in the buttocks at the top of the joint of the hip. it is important for the movement of the lower body and it stabilizes the joint of
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Spider veins are usually common in the legs and thighs, but it can also develop in the feet and ankles or in other areas of the body. Spider veins are fine and dark-looking veins that forms in clusters like a web of a spider on the surface of the skin. This condition is common among
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A sea anemone is a marine creature growing on the ocean bed. Generally, sea anemones include jellyfish, sea pens and other corals. They are carnivorous and eat small fishes and other sea animals that go near the poisonous tentacles. Most bites of sea anemones are harmless while some sting that result to mild and severe
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Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition affecting the muscles and ligaments. It causes pain all over the body and tender points especially in the shoulders, neck, hips, arms, back and legs that causes pain when pressure is applied. Women are more susceptible to this condition than men. Symptoms of fibromyalgia Anxiety Morning stiffness Concentration and
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A pet allergy is an immune reaction to animal dander such as skin flakes, urine, saliva or feces. Generally, animal fur or hair traps dust, pollen, mold and other allergens. When breathing in dander or exposed to the droppings or saliva, the immune system of the body releases histamine and other chemicals to eliminate the
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A ligament tear in the wrist joint is caused by falling on the hand which puts the wrist in an uncomfortable position. The wrist is the most complex joint in the body. Wrist injuries can result to several problems such as torn ligament, wrist sprain or even fracture of wrist bones. Ligaments are strong bands
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