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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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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Hypoglycemia is a condition where the body has significantly low blood sugar level which is the chief energy source of the body. Hypoglycemia is frequently related to the treatment of diabetes. However, certain conditions, which most are rare can result to low blood sugar in people without diabetes. Hypoglycemia, however, is not a disease, but
Latex allergy is an allergy to latex, which is found in rubber gloves mostly and other products, such as condoms and some medical devices. The precise cause of latex allergy is hard to determine but it is thought to be coming into contact with latex as well as rubber products over and over maybe the
Orthostatic hypotension may be mild and last for a short duration only. However, cases of long-lasting orthostatic hypotension can indicate that there is a more serious problem, so it is vital to see your doctor if you recurrently feel lightheaded while standing up. Signs and symptoms of orthostatic hypotension The two most common symptoms that
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A shoulder joint bruise is a condition where the shoulder bone is injured and cause development of purplish-bluish skin discoloration below the skin of the joint of the shoulder. This is common in athletes and people performing heavy weight lifting or lifting heavy objects. Causes Torn shoulder muscles Injury or trauma to the joint of
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A biceps tendon rupture is a tear of the distal biceps tendon which attaches the biceps muscles to bones in the elbow and shoulder. Generally, injuries can be partial or complete tears and usually happens in the dominant arm of the person. It can be caused by attempting to catch a heavy object falling from
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A chalazion is a miniature lump that is usually painless that forms on the edge or rim of the eyelid caused by an obstructed Meibomian or oil gland. The glands secrete oil into the surface of the eyes and lubricate the cornea. The lump becomes enlarged in days to weeks and sometimes becomes warm, red
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