Shoulder instability is generally due to trauma. The ball and socket joint of the shoulder is held in place by muscles, ligaments and bones. Once these structures are overly stretched or damaged, instability occurs. Once dislocation occurs, the restraining structures of the joint are damaged. Contact sports such as downhill skiing and football are the […]
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A high ankle sprain develops if there is tearing and damage to the high ankle ligaments. It is important to note that these injuries are uncommon than the traditional ankle sprain. The high ankle ligaments are positioned above the ankle. These ligaments link the tibia to the fibula. Stability should be maintained amidst the fibula
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Trochanteric bursitis involves inflammation of the bursa at the exterior point of the hip or greater trochanter. Once the bursa is inflamed or irritated, it results to hip pain. Remember that this is a usual cause of hip pain. What are the indications? It is important to note that trochanteric bursitis generally causes the following
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Ankle sprains are common injuries in sports. There are 2 types of ankle sprains that you should be familiar with. As common injuries, it is likely to occur when stepping on an uneven terrain or while playing in certain sports. It is important to note that a sprain might be difficult to distinguish from a
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A ruptured eardrum is a rip or hole in the skin-like tissue separating the ear canal and the middle ear. It is important to note that the eardrum receives vibrations from sound to enable hearing. Children are prone to end up with a ruptured eardrum. Indications A ruptured eardrum is often due to a middle
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Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection affecting the female reproductive organs. This condition is typically acquired via sexual activity. It can impair the ovaries, uterus, Fallopian tubes or other parts of the female reproductive system. The condition can cause intense pain and the likelihood of becoming pregnant is lowered. What are the causes? Generally, the
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Neuropathic pain arises after damage to or dysfunction to the nervous system. The discomfort might arise from any level of the nervous system – peripheral nerves, brain and spinal cord. The pain centers obtain the wrong signals from the impaired nerve fibers. In most cases, the nerve function might alter at the area of nerve
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Overuse of analgesics is one of the main causes of rebound headaches. It is important to note that once an occasional headache arises, most use an over-the-counter analgesic such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen, aspirin or any pain-relief medication that contains caffeine. Even though the over-the-counter analgesics can relieve the pain, they must be taken as instructed
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Contact dermatitis is a form of skin rash that occurs after exposure to chemicals or physical substances. There are 2 forms of contact dermatitis: Allergic – occurs if the skin is highly sensitive to an allergen. This is a delayed skin reaction that generally arises 12-72 hours after exposure Irritant – occurs if the skin
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Chickenpox is a common ailment triggered by the varicella zoster virus. Most often acquire the virus as young children. A child with the condition can easily spread the virus to other children. Almost all children acquire the condition but only a few ends up with any serious issues. Once a child had chickenpox, he/she will
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