A broken toe is usually caused by trauma or injury. Performing prolonged repetitive movements causes a type of broken toe called a stress fracture. The affected area of the foot includes the small bones of the toe called phalanges which are susceptible to breakage when exposed to trauma. A toe can be crushed where the […]
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Muscle knots range in size of a pinhead in smaller muscles to the size of a thumb that develops in the larger muscles. These knots cause pain in 2 ways such as latent trigger points that only cause pain when applying pressure and active trigger points that cause pain on the neural pathways and on
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A pulled trapezius muscle is caused by accidents such vehicular accidents and colliding into another player during sports. The trapezius is one of the large muscles that ranges from the occipital bone to the lower thoracic vertebrae and to the shoulder blade. It functions in moving the scapula and provide support to the arm. Symptoms
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The oblique muscles are found on the sides of the abdomen between the hip and the rib cage. There are 2 sets of oblique muscles such as the external and internal obliques which both function in the twisting, bending and support for the spine. Most injuries of the oblique muscles are due to tension from
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Heat cramps are painful and brief muscle cramps. Heat cramps happen during exercises or working in hot environments. Heat cramps usually affects fatigued muscles such as the thigh, calves and shoulders. The cramps happen due to deficiency in sodium from profuse sweating. The pain can be caused by being dehydrated from sweating and the electrolyte
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Amputation is the detachment of a body part. Amputation is a violent form of trauma that happens such as a cut or involves tearing of the area. An accidental amputation usually involves the fingers, but it can happen to an entire limb. It can be complete, where the entire body part is completely removed or
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Rectal bleeding is any blood that passes out of the anus or bleeding from the rectum. The rectum is the closing regions of the large intestine. Rectal bleeding will cause presence of blood in the stool. The color of blood ranges from bright red to dark maroon to a dark, tarry stool known as melena.
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Coronary artery disease is a condition where the major blood vessels that supply the heart with oxygen and nutrients become damaged or diseased. Deposits that contain cholesterol or plaque in the arteries and inflammation are caused by coronary artery disease. Buildup of plaque causes narrowing of the coronary arteries which lessens the flow of blood
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Peripheral vascular disease affects the circulatory system outside the brain and heart specifically the blood vessels. Peripheral vascular disease can be caused by the gradual accumulation of fatty material inside the vessel which is a condition known as atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries. Eventually, the artery becomes narrowed, blocked or weakened. Causes of peripheral
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An individual is at risk for a wasp sting if spending time outdoors. Remember that wasps, bees and other similar insects can cause allergic reactions. The severitiy of an insect sting reaction may vary from person to person. There are three types of reactions such as: A normal reaction will cause swelling, pain, itchiness, redness
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