Always bear in mind that strokes occur as a result of disrupted blood supply to the brain either due to a ruptured blood vessel or blockage of a vessel. There are two types of stroke that you should be familiar with – ischemic (blockage of a blood vessel that supplies the brain) and hemorrhagic (bleeding […]
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Always bear in mind that children are at risk for head injury while playing sports, riding a bicycle as well as during recreational and vehicular accidents. In most cases, these injuries can be considered serious which results to permanent brain damage and death in severe cases. A child who sustained a head injury might not
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Head injuries are known to occur yearly, usually due to vehicular accidents, falls or playing high-impact sports. Some cases are considered minor and can be readily managed. On the other hand, if an individual sustained a traumatic brain injury, it would require medical attention. If an individual is suspected with a head injury, it is
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Many parents are alarmed when a child ends up with nighttime fever. Always bear in mind that fever is triggered by various conditions, but it is usually due to a viral infection. Once a child develops fever, it is vital that parents know when to seek medical care. When to wake up a child? In
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The style on how the individual plays, type of racket used and how the individual hits the forehand and backhand are factors why forearm and wrist pain occur after playing tennis. Managing the pain and preventing future injury requires a plan to initially alleviate the pain with adequate rest and application of ice and then
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The distal biceps tendon is described as a durable band of connective tissue that connects the lower part of the biceps muscle in the upper arm to the bones in the elbow. If an individual forcefully straightens his/her elbow against resistance, it can lead to a complete or partial rupture of the distal biceps tendon.
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Tendinitis develops if a tendon which is a dense cord that connects muscle to bone becomes irritated or inflamed. Even though tendinitis can occur in any tendon in the body, it typically affects the elbow, shoulder, wrist, knee, ankle and thumb. Luckily, there are several over-the-counter treatment options such as anti-inflammatory medications, cold and heat
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Many individuals who want to stay fit and healthy now opt to go on bicycle rides. Whether it is a short trip around a few blocks or a long-distance trek in the wilderness, cycling can take its toll in the body including the ulnar nerve. Irritation of the ulnar nerve can occur at the elbow
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