There are various causes of front thigh pain. The discomfort can affect the ability of the individual to walk, support weight on the affected side and feel stable. In most cases of front thigh pain, it originates from the structures on the front part of the thigh such as the quadriceps muscles. The causes are […]
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A sore heel might arise after running. It is important to note that this activity places significant strain on the foot. Over time, the continuous pounding on hard surfaces can irritate the base of the feet especially the heel. Luckily, heel pain generally settles on its own with conservative measures if the sore heel can
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A skin abrasion is an injury involving the upper skin layer. It occurs when the skin is chafed or brushed due to friction against a coarse surface such as concrete or wood. Depending on the severity of the injury, the wound might bleed or scar. Most abrasions are likely to occur on the knee, elbows
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A swollen eyelid can be caused by various eye conditions that can be distressing and cause discomfort. This usually develops due to irritation, infection, eye allergy or a blocked oil gland or tear duct. The tissues adjacent the affected eye accumulates fluid to fight the infection and results to swelling. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSd3q1dBwCA Commonly used treatment options
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A torn finger ligament occurs if there is damage to the ligaments. The ligaments are described as durable bands of connective tissue that link bone to bone. These structures are responsible for keeping the joints stable during movement. Injuries to the finger ligaments can result to lasting complications if not properly diagnosed. Even with correct
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Shoulder subluxation occurs if the upper arm moves partly out of the shoulder socket beyond normal mobility of the joint. The shoulder is a mobile joint in the body. The mobility of the joint makes it one of the most unstable joint as well. What are the signs of shoulder subluxation? An individual suspected with
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Burns involve damage to the skin brought about by heat. Burns are usually caused by dry heat such as fire or an iron. A scald is brought about by something wet such as steam or hot water. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufxkDfHhqvE It is important to note that burns can be quite painful and cause the following: Peeling or
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Gluteal tendinopathy is a common form of hip tendonitis and one of the causes of greater trochanteric pain syndrome. The gluteal tendons are sturdy fibers that link the gluteal muscle to the hip bone. The injury might arise abruptly, but also the result of several miniature tears to the tendon that occurred over time. Generally,
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Peroneal tendonitis is characterized by structural irregularities of the peroneal tendon as a response to load. The swelling is brought about by irritation of the tendon and adjacent structures, but it is not a vital feature of the condition. What are the causes? Various factors that can lead to peroneal tendonitis include the following: Muscular
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Tension-type headaches are the most prevalent form among adults. This type of headache arises periodically – episodic and chronic. Episodic – lasts less than 15 days in a month that triggers mild to moderate, continuous, band-like pressure or pain that can last for 30 minutes to several days. Chronic – lasts less than 15 days
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