Achilles tendon rupture is a type of injury affecting the rear part of the lower leg and usually common in people playing recreational sports, but it can also happen to anyone. Generally, overstretching of the Achilles tendon can result to complete or partially rupture. If the Achilles tendon ruptures, a popping sound can be heard, […]
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An armpit rash is also known as pruritus and causes discomfort and irritation. It causes itching in the armpits and redness of the affected area. Types Atopic dermatitis or eczema usually develops in the folds of the body such as the back of knees, inside the elbows and in the armpits. It is red, itchy
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Rubella is a mild and contagious viral infection due to rubella virus. Generally, it is characterized by rashes on the skin and enlargement of the lymph nodes. Rubella is common in children ages 5-9, but young people and not immunized adults can be vulnerable to rubella. The illness is dangerous during pregnancy which can result
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A lower leg contusion is a common and disabling injury especially in people playing rugby and soccer. A blow to the calf or shin can result to a contusion. When a lower leg is kicked will result to internal bleeding in the muscles and the surrounding tissues. The bleeding will cause the leg to spasms
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Myalgia is muscle pain and is a symptom of many disorders and diseases. Generally, it can be due to overuse or overstretching of a muscles or groups of muscles. Myalgia can also caused by viral infections. Muscles can be found in every areas of the body. Skeletal muscles that support the bones and the surrounding
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Heatstroke is the most serious form of heat injury. It is caused by overheating of the body from a prolonged exposure to high temperatures or performing physical exertion in high temperatures usually combined with dehydration and result to failure of the temperature control system of the body. Temperature of the body rises to 104 F
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Deep vein thrombosis or DVT is a condition where blood clots develop in veins found deep inside the body that results in the disruption in the flow of blood. They usually form in the thighs or the lower legs but it can also develop in other parts of the body. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMEdNCdUeAE This condition can be
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Fissured tongue is called scrotal tongue which is characterized by fissures and folds found on the top surface of the tongue. The tongue has cracks on the surface and the edges. They are of variable depths and extend laterally from a middle groove. This condition does not cause pain, but when food particles and debris
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De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a painful condition that causes inflammation of the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. It affects specific tendons which function in extending the joints in the thumb. It causes pain when turning the wrist, grasping an object and making a fist. Symptoms of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis Swelling of the
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A hamstring injury happens near the area of the hip, resulting to severe pain at the back of the thigh, groin or the hip. The hamstrings are composed of 3 separate muscles and responsible for bending and flexing the knee and movement of the hip. The hamstring can be injured while kicking, running, skating, weightlifting
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