A pet allergy is an immune reaction to animal dander such as skin flakes, urine, saliva or feces. Generally, animal fur or hair traps dust, pollen, mold and other allergens. When breathing in dander or exposed to the droppings or saliva, the immune system of the body releases histamine and other chemicals to eliminate the […]
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A ligament tear in the wrist joint is caused by falling on the hand which puts the wrist in an uncomfortable position. The wrist is the most complex joint in the body. Wrist injuries can result to several problems such as torn ligament, wrist sprain or even fracture of wrist bones. Ligaments are strong bands
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A buttock contusion is bleeding in the muscle due to direct impact to the area caused by falling or being struck in the area by a rounded object such as a hard ball. Breaking of the small blood vessels in the buttocks results to bleeding under the skin of the buttock area. Buttock contusion is
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A bunion is a bony lump that forms at the bottom joint of the big toe. It is usually caused by wearing tight shoes, injuries and inherited structure of the bone that drives the big toe toward the other toes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGtSEK5QMoI Over time, the big toe is enlarged, becomes painful and causes difficulties in walking
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Peroneal tendonitis is a condition characterized by structural changes of the peroneal tendon as a response to load. The tendons are connecting points between the bones and muscles. It is a painful condition of the foot and ankle due to repeated stress and strong force placed on the peroneal tendons and usually common among people
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Asthma is a disease affecting the airways and lungs. Generally, it is characterized by wheezing, shortness of breath and difficulty breathing. There is tightness in the chest, coughing at night, pressure and pain. Asthma is due to inflammation and obstruction of the bronchial tubes that functions in inhaling and exhaling air. During an asthma attack,
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Skateboarding causes low back pain because it absorbs all the impact during falls and landing. Low back pain can be caused by different types of injuries and can be prevented by proper stretching and strengthening exercises. Causes of low back pain Poor posture during the forward movement where there is a need to bend the
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Tarsal tunnel syndrome causes squeezing or compression on the tibial nerves that result to pain and other symptoms on the nerve path to the inside of the ankle and into the foot. This condition is the same as carpal tunnel syndrome which affects the wrist and both are due to crushing of a nerve in
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Chlorine allergy happens after exposure to the chemical. It is usually associated with exposure to chlorinated water such as in swimming pools or hot tubs. Generally, chlorine is used to prevent the growth of bacteria. In addition, excessive amounts of chlorine and prolonged exposure to the irritant can result to the formation of rashes. People
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A bone bruise causes pain and makes regular activities difficult. Bleeding inside a bone can damage the bone marrow or the inner layer of a bone. The injury usually takes several weeks or even months to be totally healed, depending on the area that is affected. Symptoms of a bone bruise Swelling of the joint
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