Tibialis posterior tendonitis is an injury due to overuse which might be due to deterioration of the tendon instead of acute swelling. There is a possibility for a partial avulsion in which the tendon tugs away from the bone at the attachment point to the navicular bone. The tibialis posterior muscle travels down the rear
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Blisters are small-sized pockets of fluid that form in the upper layers of the skin after being damaged. They can develop on any part of the body but quite common on the hands and feet. The fluid that builds up beneath the damaged skin cushions the tissue below. This protects the tissue from further damage
Itching is an unpleasant sensation that triggers the urge to scratch. This is medically called as pruritus and can be localized to a certain region in the body or generalized. It is important to note that the itching can be linked with a rash that might either be the cause or the result of scratching.
Fainting is abrupt loss of consciousness due to the lack of blood flow to the brain. Individuals who faint usually wake up rapidly after the collapse. The management is relatively simple and only allowing the individual to recover while lying flat. The treatment of the underlying cause for the fainting is more important than immediate
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One of the commonly used measures for sports injuries is the RICE technique (rest, ice, compression, elevation). Remember that any injury such as a strain, sprain or muscle tear can greatly benefit from immediate first aid care to prevent any complications as well as promote faster healing. By using this treatment option, it can relieve
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Heel pain is considered as a common form of foot pain experienced by many adults. The heel pain can range from minimal discomfort to debilitating that disrupts activities at home or at work. There are various conditions that can trigger heel pain that affects certain parts of the foot. What are the parts of the
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The burning heel pain during stretching might be an indication of various problems. Some of the conditions that can cause heel pain include plantar fasciitis, bone spurs, stress fractures and tendonitis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyHuDJShnco Structure of the heel The heel is a bodily structure that includes muscles, tendons, bones and fascia. All of these structures are required
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Headaches that cause pain in the base of the neck are the tension types. The area in between the upper cervical spine and the base of the skull is the sub-occipital region. This region contains several nerve fibers, small muscles and joints which produce pain. Since the pain can point to a life-threatening condition, see
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Various factors play a role on triggering lateral hip pain while running. Using proper footwear, age, running on uneven terrain and increasing the distance abruptly can increase the risk for conditions that trigger hip pain. These conditions include sacroiliac joint dysfunction, iliotibial band friction syndrome, hip fractures and iliac crest injury. It is recommended to
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Proper care for snake bites can mean a difference between death and survival for an individual who sustained one. Most snake species are relatively harmless but unless you are certain that you can correctly identify the snake, you have to treat it as a medical emergency. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38scF4r-xVo What you need to know about snake bites
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