Mosaic warts are plantar warts that grow in clusters and their appearance is similar to mosaic tiles. They are present on the soles of the feet but once in a while they can develop on the hands and other parts of the body. Mosaic warts are very painful because they usually occur on the heels […]
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Heel spurs are bony protrusions of the heel bone caused by calcium growths. It is described as an abnormal growth that will cause severe pain that prevent the person from wearing closed shoes. Sometimes, the pain may be severe and becomes worse when walking. To learn to manage pain from bone conditions such as heel
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Upper thigh pain occurs in the tendons, muscles, joints and also the bones found in the pelvis region. It is due to repetitive stress movements during sports and engaging in rigorous activities as well as the aging process and certain diseases. The pain can range from mild to severe. To learn to manage pain from
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Bursitis is inflammation of the bursa which is a small sac that is filled with fluid and they found between the bone and tendon near a joint. They function as shock absorbers between the bone and tendon while doing activities. A tendon is a cord or an end of a muscle which is attached to
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A dislocated wrist is a common injury among gymnasts and those who are playing contact sports, but it can happen to anybody such as after a fall with an impact on the wrist of a stretched out hand. By enrolling in a course on first aid, you can readily manage this injury. The joints in
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Cramps are contractions of the muscles that are beyond control. Involuntary contractions that occurs in the quadriceps, calves and hamstring and areas of the legs will cause night or nocturnal leg cramps. It can be very painful and uncomfortable which occurs for a few minutes or on and off throughout the night. The condition can
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Numbness is described as loss of sensation or feeling in any part of the body and sometimes, there are changes in the sensation such as pins-and-needle, tingling or a burning sensation. The numbness can be due to damage, compression or irritation on a single branch of nerve, usually in the edge of the body. Some
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Ligaments are strong and flexible fibers of tissue that connects to the bones. They become inflamed due to injury such as tearing of the ligament due to sprain. When this happens, the tissues found around the affected ligament turn red, swell, painful and difficult to move. The common cause of inflamed ligament is plantar fasciitis
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An anal fissure is a slit in the coating of the inferior rectum that instigates pain during the movement of bowel. Most cases of anal fissures typically heal with just home remedies after a day or weeks which are short-term or acute anal fissures. An anal fissure that does not heal after 8 to 12
An allergic reaction to tomatoes is a common reaction to proteins in the skin, seed and juice of tomatoes. The symptoms of tomato allergy are mild but other people experience a serious reaction known as anaphylaxis. Tomato is a vine fruit that belongs to the nightshade family and has been a staple crop worldwide next
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