Arthralgia is pain in the joints. It is characterized by a sharp, stabbing, burning or throbbing and ranges in intensity from mild to severe. Generally, it is usually caused by arthritis which is inflammation of the joints. Symptoms of arthralgia At first, pain can happen suddenly and eventually becomes worse Numbness Itching and burning feeling […]
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Glenohumeral arthritis is also called osteoarthritis of the shoulder. The cartilage known as the articular cartilage which is the protective covering at the ends of the bones on the joint of the shoulder becomes degenerated caused by rubbing of bones against each other. This will result to the formation of osteophytes and cause swelling and
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Slipping rib syndrome happen once the cartilage on the lower ribs drives and moves, and cause discomfort in the chest or upper abdomen. Women are more susceptible to this condition than with men. Symptoms of slipping rib syndrome Slipping, popping or clicking sensations felt in the lower ribs Difficulty breathing Intermittent sharp stabbing pain felt
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An Achilles bone spur is also called calcaneal bone spur. It forms at the insertion point of the Achilles tendon and at the back of the heel. This extra growth of bone affects the bursa and the surrounding tissue which causes irritation and inflammation of the area and the Achilles tendon and heel bone. There
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A heel spur is a bony extension of the calcaneus bone found in the heel region. It is due to chronic tenderness at the site of insertion of soft tissue ligaments in the area. Heel spurs can develop at the back of the heel, under the heel and beneath the sole of the foot. Heel
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A broken hand is an injury involving a break in one or several of the bones on the hand. This injury typically occurs during a fall and landing on an extended hand. Generally, the hand is a complex part of the human anatomy. Causes of a broken hand Improper techniques when using tools Blunt trauma
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The tailbone or the coccyx is the triangle-shaped bony construction found at the base of the vertebral column amidst the buttocks. It has 3-5 bony segments connected by joints and ligaments. Pain in this area is also called coccydynia and can be acute or cause chronic discomfort. Adults and adolescents are more susceptible to this
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Turf toe happens after performing vigorous upward bending of the big toe that results to spraining of the ligaments under the base of the big toe. Behind the joint of the big toe in the ball of the foot, there are two pea-shaped bones called sesamoids embedded in the tendon that moves the big toe.
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A broken arm is a crack or break in one or more of the bones in the arms. It can be caused by falling onto an outstretched hand, trauma from a vehicular accidents or a sports injury. Causes of a broken arm in children Falling from an outstretched hand and the fracture can involve the
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Ankle fractures occur one or more of the bones in the ankle joint are broken. Ankle fractures ranges from a simple break in one of the bones to several fractures which results to misalignment. In severe cases, and there is a need to avoid placing weight on the affected area for a few months. What
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