Restless leg syndrome is a condition with uneasy feelings in the legs that cause the affected person to move around. There is also burning and tingling sensations, twitching and aching in the legs and also in the arms. Restless leg syndrome can start at any age and becomes worse as the individual ages. A severe […]
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Hemorrhoids or piles are painful varicose veins found in the rectum or in the anus and can be caused by chronic constipation and a sedentary lifestyle. Take note that it is also common during pregnancy. There are two types of hemorrhoids – internal and the external. The internal hemorrhoids are varicose veins which remain inside
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A pinch nerve in the ankle is also called tarsal tunnel syndrome and has similarities with carpal tunnel syndrome which also happens in the joint of the wrist. In tarsal tunnel syndrome, there is pinching of the tibial nerve when it passes from the tarsal tunnel. It causes a sensation of tingling and numbness felt
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A bite of a brown recluse spider can cause serious harm to humans. The bite causes the skin and some underlying tissues to die and develop a necrotic wound which contains dead tissues. In most cases, it can take weeks to heal and leaves scarring on the skin and increases the risk of death among
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Prickly heat, heat rash or miliaria is a condition that happens during hot and humid weather due to an obstruction in the sweat duct under the skin. This causes the perspiration to stay trapped under the skin. Prickly heat can be mild or severe and cause the manifestation of superficial bumps on the skin or
Tennis elbow is also known as lateral epicondylitis which is a condition where the outer area of the elbow becomes tender and sore. People playing racquet sports such as squash and tennis are usually affected by this condition, but other people can also be afflicted by this condition due to overuse of a particular part
Hyperextended knee develops once the knee is drawn-out more than the usual span of extension. It is a form of injury to the knee that occurs when there is excessive pressure or force on the knee to bend backwards. It is a painful condition and causes damage to the cartilage of the knee, ligaments and
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Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of pain affecting the feet. It causes stabbing pain and the sensation of pain and inflammation is usually common in the morning upon getting up out of bed. The foot is supported by a strong band of tissue or a ligament that attaches the heel to the toes
Arthritis is a painful condition that affects any joint in the body or “inflammation of the joint” that affects the mobility of a person. As a weight bearing joint, the hip is susceptible to wear and tear caused by overuse. Some cases of hip arthritis are due to osteoarthritis changes in the joint of the
The plantar fascia is a thick connective tissue that is responsible in connecting the toes and heel. It becomes inflamed due to stress that is placed on the arch of the foot. Injuries that happen in this region can cause soreness or inflammation in the connective fibers. Plantar fasciitis is a condition that involves plantar
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