A hip stress fracture is considered as a critical injury to the ball of the ball-and-socket hip joint. This type of fracture typically develops due to engaging in overuse activities. Hip stress fractures are typically caused by the following: High-impact injury can cause the bone to break due to the force acting on the bone. […]
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Tailbone pain or coccygodynia can result from trauma or a fall onto the base part of the spine. In such circumstances, it can lead to the bruising of the periosteum, thus resulting to pain. Falls onto the tailbone can also fracture the bone or dislocate it at the sacroccygeal joint which is where the sacrum
It is estimated that millions of individuals all over the world have diabetes, but not all are aware that they have the condition. A major factor is the absence of the symptoms. Some will not take any action until the symptoms are evident or already in an advanced stage. Take note that this is a
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It is important to note that acute bronchitis involves the inflammation of the bronchial tubes. These are the tubes that transport air to the lungs. This condition is a common complication of the flu, common cold and other upper respiratory infections. Most often, this condition is triggered by a virus just like with illnesses that
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An allergic reaction to stinging insects that fly (hornets, honeybees, wasps and yellow jackets) are quite common. Most individuals who are stung by these insects develop a reaction at the sting site that is accompanied by swelling, pain, itchiness and redness. In some individuals, they experience larger areas of swelling that can last up to
It is important to note that food allergies are quite common and affects both children and adults. The usual food allergies particularly in children include peanuts, cow’s milk, eggs, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish and shellfish. Adults are often allergic to tree nuts, fish, shellfish and peanuts as well as fresh vegetables and fruits due
Mold or fungus is found everywhere. Unlike with plants, mold requires food and water sources to thrive. The food source is often in the form of a carbohydrate material such as cellulose or wood. Remember that mold grows in units called mycelium and reproduce via the formation of spores. These spores become airborne and capable
Throughout the years, several allergy medications that were only available with a prescription are now available over-the-counter. Some medications such as oral decongestants and sedating antihistamines have been available without requiring a prescription for years. Other medications including low sedating antihistamines and intranasal corticosteroid sprays were only recently available over-the-counter. With the wide variety of
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Some individuals experience allergy-like symptoms just by eating citrus fruits. The symptoms include watery eyes, rashes and runny nose. Along with hives, there is also tingling in the lips and tongue. As the symptoms become severe, the voice becomes hoarse and the throat tightens. In some circumstances, these are accompanied by diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and
