Cervical spondylosis is a condition affecting the joints and discs in the cervical spine located in the neck. This condition develops due to wear and tear of the cartilage and bones. Causes of cervical spondylosis Overgrowth of bone or bone spurs can compress the delicate parts of the spine such as the nerves and spinal […]
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Tarsal tunnel syndrome is caused by recurrent pressure that impairs the posterior tibial nerve. Compression of the nerve due to consistent pressure causes damage to the tibial nerve. Symptoms of tarsal tunnel syndrome At first, pain, tingling and numbness sensations on the sole of the foot Pins and needles sensations Sharp and shooting pains Burning
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A baker’s cyst is a sac filled with fluid found behind the knee. Generally, it causes pain, tightness and stiffness of the knee that becomes severe with movement of the leg around or performing physical activities. Accumulation of synovial fluid that functions in lubricating the joint of the knee causes swelling and bulges and forms
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A ruptured eardrum is a small tear or hole in the eardrum or tympanic membrane. The tympanic membrane divides the middle ear and the outer ear canal. It also vibrates sound waves that enters the ear and through the bones found in the middle ear. It causes problems with hearing when eardrum is injured. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyKCXHWjDaA
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An anal fissure is an open sore or tear found in the coating of the anal canal. The breaks in the skin cause severe pain and presence of bleeding during and after bowel movements. Sometimes, the fissure is very deep, and tissues of the muscles are exposed. Infants and young children are susceptible to this
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Runner’s knee is a condition that causes pain around the patella or kneecap. Running usually causes runner’s knee, but any activity that causes repeated stresses on the joint of knee which include biking, walking, skiing, cycling, jumping and playing soccer can result to runner’s knee. Causes of runner’s knee Overuse such as over bending of
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A temporomandibular joint syndrome is a disorder of the muscles of the jaw and nerve caused by inflammation or injuries to the temporomandibular joint. Generally, it is the joint that attaches the jawbone and the skull. It causes pain when chewing, crackling, clicking and popping the jaw. Risk factors for temporomandibular joint syndrome Women 18-44
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Stinging nettle rash happens with direct contact with stinging nettles. They are rich herbal properties. Generally, the leaves and stems are coated with hair that are silky, brittle, and hollow and contains 3 chemicals, histamine as a skin irritant, acetylcholine which causes burning sensations and serotonin. Direct contact with the plant or just brushing against
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A burn blister on the finger is a bump filled with fluid or lymph caused by certain types of burns such as chemical or electric burns, hot liquid burns, fire burns and sun exposure burns. Burn blisters are due to a second degree burn to the skin. Second degree burns affects the surface layer and
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Muscle knots in the forearm are painful points in the muscles where the fibers of the contracted muscles are not capable of relaxing to the original state. This condition is also called myofacial trigger points. The points feel like small nodules as small as a pinhead or become big as a marble. Usually muscle knots
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