It is important to note that groin and hip pain can indicate either a soft tissue injury in the groin or hip or a compressed nerve. The possible soft tissue injuries include muscle strain, hernia and hip arthritis. Walking, standing and other activities can worsen the symptoms. The treatment options tend to vary but often […]
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Oftentimes, a slipped disk or herniated disk occurs in the lower back. This is considered as one of the usual cause of low back pain as well as leg pain. Many individuals will experience low back pain at some point in their lives. Most of these cases involve lower back and leg pain triggered by
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A heel bone or calcaneus fracture is considered as a debilitating injury. This type of fracture most often occur during high-impact collisions such as falling from a height or a vehicular accident. Due to this, a calcaneus fracture is often severe and can result to long-term issues. To learn to recognize and manage bone injuries including
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It is important to note that the scaphoid is one of the smallest bones in the wrist and prone to injuries. The scaphoid is positioned on the thumb side of the wrist in the area where bending of the wrist occurs. This injury is easily identified when the thumb is held in a hitch-hiking position.
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Fifth disease is a caused by a virus that often causes red-colored rash on the legs, arms and cheeks. Due to this, it is also called as “slapped cheek disease” and quite common and mild in most children but it can be severe in pregnant women or those who have a compromised immune system. In
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When summer season arrives, the weather becomes warm and the days are longer. Even though many love to spend a lot of time on the beaches and in the outdoors, a tick might be waiting nearby to deliver a bite. The deer tick or black-legged tick can transmit Lyme disease to humans with just one
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The brain operates by conducting electrical signals via the nerve cells. A seizure occurs once there is a gush in the electrical activity. This results to various physical symptoms such as muscular contractions, blackouts and visual disturbances. Seizures can affect the whole brain but once it occurs in one area, it is called as a
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A brain attack or stroke occurs once a blood clot blocks the blood flow to a part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain breaks and disrupts the blood flow to various parts of the brain. Once the oxygenated blood does not reach the brain, the brain cells start to die
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An individual can end up with a broken shoulder blade due to vehicular accidents, falls or during sports. Even though some might consider this as a minor injury, it is important to note that there is the possibility for other bodily parts to be involved. The shoulder blade is positioned on the upper back which
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The pain from an abscessed tooth is not similar to an average toothache. A mild toothache usually comes and goes while an abscess toothache is continuous and severe. If the individual ignores the severe abscess toothache, it can lead to serious complications once the infection spreads throughout the body. Remember that prompt dental care is
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