Gout is a painful condition of the joints which is a type of arthritis that develops due to the excess buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints. There is sudden pain, swelling and redness of the joint. It usually affects the big toe first, but can also affect other joints such as the knee, […]
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Morning sickness protects the baby Your body has a resistance against the food pollutants you eat. But your unborn baby doesn’t. Therefore, it is alleged that morning sickness is an advanced process to shield your baby against poisons consumed by you. It might also protect you in some ways. Your immune system is unresponsive during pregnancy so
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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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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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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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A bump found on the inside of the nose is called a nasal polyp and can range in size from tiny to several centimeters in diameter. Nasal polyps are common in adults who are suffering from asthma, allergies and recurrent sinus infections. The bump usually develops near the ethmoid sinuses which are located near the
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