Anterior ankle impingement results to pain in the front part of the ankle due to the compression or crushing of the bone or soft tissue structures. This compression generally occurs during activities that involve maximal dorsiflexion of the ankle. Repetitive compression at the front part of the ankle joint results to the pinching of the […]
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A sinus headache causes deep and continuous pain in the forehead, cheekbones or nasal bridge. The pain generally worsens with abrupt head movement or straining and can be accompanied by other sinus symptoms such as fullness in the ears, nasal discharge, facial swelling and fever. The sinuses are cavities filled with air that are positioned
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Sciatica is characterized as leg pain that can be excruciating which makes sitting or standing almost impossible. In most cases, the pain is worse when sneezing, sitting or coughing. The condition can arise abruptly or develop in a gradual manner. There is also numbness, weakness or burning down the leg, even up to the toes.
Spondylolisthesis is a condition where one of the spinal bones slips out of place onto the vertebra beneath it. In case it slips excessively, the bone might crush a nerve, resulting to pain. Generally, the bones of the lower back are affected. The condition is the usual cause of back pain among teenagers. The symptoms
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Traumatic brain injury is brought about by an external force to the head. It can vary from a minor strike to the head with brief dizziness to a life-threatening brain injury from major trauma. The injury occurs more often among males, usually between the ages of 15-24 years old. The risk is also increased after
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Retinal detachment is a severe ailment that arises once the retina is tugged from its supportive tissues. Since the retina could not properly function under these conditions, lasting vision loss can occur if the detachment is not fixed. What are the risk factors? Some individuals are at high risk for retinal detachment such as: Nearsighted
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Necrotizing enterocolitis involves inflammation in the intestines that can be dangerous if not promptly treated. The condition might only affect the lining of the intestine or throughout its entire thickness. The impairment brought about by necrotizing enterocolitis to the tissues of the intestine can cause a perforation that enables bacteria normally present in the intestinal
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Pericarditis involves inflammation of the pericardium. The condition is generally acute where it develops abruptly and can last for up to several months. The membrane surrounding the heart might appear red and swollen. Oftentimes, excess fluid forms in the region amidst the pericardial layers and result to pericardial effusion. Indications The chest pain symptoms that
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Mastitis is an infection in the breast that results to pain and inflammation. The condition affects both non-breastfeeding and breastfeeding women. Lactation or puerperal mastitis – breastfeeding women Periductal mastitis – non-breastfeeding women What are the indications? Discharge or drainage from the nipple Hardened lump or area in the breast Reddened or swollen area in
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Hyperglycemia arises if there is excess sugar in the bloodstream. Once an individual has hyperglycemia for prolonged periods, it can damage the blood vessels, nerves and other bodily organs. What are the causes? Skipping or not able to take insulin or oral glucose-lowering drugs Infection Eating the wrong foods Eating too much Reduced activity level
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