Handlebar palsy is usually common with cyclists who go on long-distance treks. The ulnar nerve found in the wrist becomes compressed due to very long periods of direct pressure on the nerve caused by the weight of the upper body that rest on the handlebars. Causes Due to compression of the ulnar nerve found in […]
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Carpet burns are abrasions on the skin caused by friction against a coarse material or objects. The skin of the person or the skin of another person can be an abrasive surface to result to friction burns. The most common friction burns with a coarse material includes clothing, carpet or rope. Skin to skin rubbing
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Strep throat is a bacterial infection which result to inflammation and discomfort in the throat and brought about by the group A streptococcus bacteria. Adults and children are susceptible to this condition. But it is usually common in children between 5 and 15. Symptoms of strep throat Pain in the throat Difficulty in swallowing The
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A chalazion is a described as a bump in the eyelid due to a blockage in one of the oil glands in the upper or inferior part of the eyelid. The lump can increase in size in a few days to weeks and becomes red, painful and warm. The condition is due to the Meibomian
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Tennis leg is an acute tear of the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle in older athletes. Generally, it has a sudden onset of severe pain in the calf, disability, bruising and swelling. The common area that it affect is the medial head of gastrocnemius but can sometimes affect the plantaris muscles. This injury is
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A sprained thumb is a common condition that is a result of damage or tear in the ligaments, cartilage of the thumb and joint capsule. The thumb has 2 small bones called phalanges. Excessive forces such as overuse can result to injury to the joint and cause damage to the cartilage or tearing the ligaments
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Piriformis syndrome is a neuromuscular condition where the piriformis muscle crushes the sciatic nerve. The piriformis muscle is a described as a level and band-like muscle found in the buttocks at the top of the joint of the hip. it is important for the movement of the lower body and it stabilizes the joint of
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Spider veins are usually common in the legs and thighs, but it can also develop in the feet and ankles or in other areas of the body. Spider veins are fine and dark-looking veins that forms in clusters like a web of a spider on the surface of the skin. This condition is common among
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A sea anemone is a marine creature growing on the ocean bed. Generally, sea anemones include jellyfish, sea pens and other corals. They are carnivorous and eat small fishes and other sea animals that go near the poisonous tentacles. Most bites of sea anemones are harmless while some sting that result to mild and severe
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Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition affecting the muscles and ligaments. It causes pain all over the body and tender points especially in the shoulders, neck, hips, arms, back and legs that causes pain when pressure is applied. Women are more susceptible to this condition than men. Symptoms of fibromyalgia Anxiety Morning stiffness Concentration and
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