Knee pain is considered as a symptom frequently linked with the development of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Individuals who have these conditions oftentimes experience an increase or decrease in the level of pain that appears to be linked with changes in the weather conditions. Even though the studies conducted on weather-related symptoms generate conflicting results, […]
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Bone spurs are triggered by excess bone growth and can exist for years without even triggering any symptoms. In such cases, no treatment is required. On the other hand, they can rub on the neighboring tissues, muscles and nerves, thus resulting to pain and swelling. In case a bone spur develops close to the Achilles
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Being familiar with the allergens that trigger a swollen throat can help avoid a life-threatening allergic condition called as anaphylaxis. A swollen throat allergy is a usual indication of anaphylaxis which is a severe allergic reaction that affects the entire body. An allergic reaction can cause anaphylaxis but some are quite common than others such
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Most consultations usually come from parents who worry about their child suffering from high fever. Fever is described as a body temperature that is higher than the normal which is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. When deciding whether to bring the child to the hospital for fever, consider first how the child appears. It is vital to
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There are various conditions that affect the elbow joint. The elbow joint is comprised of bone, ligaments, cartilage and fluid and when any of these are damaged or diseased, an individual can experience elbow pain along with other symptoms. Even though the trauma-related causes of elbow pain are quite common, conditions of the elbow joint
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The ligaments are responsible of attaching bone to bones. Even though ligaments can stretch slightly, they are responsible for preventing hyperextension of a joint by tightening in order to limit movement. In case excess force is placed on a particular ligament, there is likelihood that it is damaged. When it comes to the elbow, the
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Neurogenic occurs when there is damage to the central nervous, which is composed of the brain and the spinal cord, resulting to damage in the nerves of the autonomic nervous system (elsewhere in the body). It is considered to be a type of distributive shock, a type of shock that is caused by the poor
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Some individuals feel refreshed upon waking up in the morning. Others often wake up with a debilitating morning headache. When it comes to morning headaches, women are prone to experience one. Those between the ages 45-64 face the highest risk for experiencing episodes of morning headaches. The key causes for this type of headache include
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Various conditions are capable of causing pain in the side. Flank or side pain manifests in the torso between the upper abdomen and back. The flank pain typically occurs between the lower ribs and the ilia or hip bones and can oftentimes involve these structures as well. The side pain can be mild, moderate or
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Strained rotator cuff muscles might also include the tendons responsible for connecting them to the shoulder bones. This condition is called tendinitis which occur when the muscle or tendon overexerts itself and stretches too far, resulting to the separation of the tissue fibers. Even though painful, most cases of shoulder injuries are usually minor and
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