Eye injuries can occur in any sport or physical activity. The likelihood of losing partial or full vision can occur if there is an injury to the eye area. Whether the injury was brought about by a thrown object, dirt speck or finger poke, it is vital that appropriate treatment is started. Assessment of acute […]
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Bursitis involves inflammation or irritation of the bursa. The bursa is a small-sized sac filled with lubricating fluid and positioned amidst tissues such as muscle, bone, tendons and the skin. They help reduce friction, irritation and rubbing as well as allow the joints to smoothly move. Bursitis develops if a bursa is inflamed which results
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A bruise or contusion is any form of traumatic injury to the skin or underlying tissues. The injury can arise following an accident such as a fall or jarring into or being hit by a blunted object. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QojyOMYpc0 Since the exterior skin is not wounded or broken, there is no external bleeding involved. Nevertheless, there
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Biceps tendon tears can arise either at the elbow or shoulder. Generally, a tear might be partial or complete. If a full tear develops, the tendon has ripped apart from the bone. When it comes to serious or continuous overuse, the tendons might end up frayed and later tear. The tendon might even tear as
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A fire ant sting allergy requires immediate attention. Generally, it is managed in a 2-step approach – emergency treatment of the symptoms of a reaction and preventive treatment of an underlying allergy. A severe case of fire ant sting allergy can rapidly progress and necessitates immediate medical care. The emergency treatment usually includes certain medications
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Allergic rhinitis develops once the immune system is sensitized to something in the environment that is relatively harmless. The condition has 2 forms – seasonal and perennial. For the seasonal allergic rhinitis, it can occur during spring, summer and early fall and triggered by sensitivity to mold and pollen. As for the perennial type, the
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Lightheadedness is a sensation as if about to faint. The body might feel heavy while the head feels that it is not getting enough blood. This might be accompanied by cloudy vision and balance loss. It often occurs if moving rapidly from a seated to a standing position. The change in position causes a drop
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Heel pain occurs if the heel is overused or injured. This can range from mildly annoying to debilitating. The foot and ankle are comprised of 26 bones along with several joints and tendons. It is important to note that the heel is the biggest bone in the foot. In most instances, if heel pain is
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Rotator cuff tendinitis involves the tendons and muscles that move the shoulder joint. If an individual develops tendinitis, the tendons are irritated or inflamed. This condition develops over time and might be due to keeping the shoulder in one position while sleeping or engaging in activities that require extending the arm overhead. What are the
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Foot swelling is characterized as the accumulation of fluid in the foot. The buildup of excess fluid in any part of the body is called edema. The entire foot or only a region appears bigger than normal. The swelling might be painless or accompanied by various symptoms including itchiness, bruising, pain, redness, numbness, tenderness and
