Traumatic iritis occurs if the iris is damaged where it could not open and close properly in response to light. It is important to note that the iris is the colored region of the eye around the pupil. It opens and closes to regulate the amount of light entering the back part of the eye. […]
Cat scratch disease is a form of infection that spreads from cats to humans. It is typically caused by the Bartonella henselae bacteria. One can acquire the disease when an infected cat scratches, bites or licks. What are the signs? It is important to note that infected cats do not appear sick, but might have
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An abdominal muscle strain involves an excessive stretch or tear in the muscle in the abdomen. The muscle might end up injured when engaging in certain activities such as lifting or twisting or from forceful sneezing or coughing. In some cases, the muscles become strained from overuse, usually from performing continuous crunches or sit-ups. What
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A cluster headache is an uncommon variant that can trigger abrupt, severe pain on one side of the head, usually behind or around an eye. An episode might arise at the same time every day for weeks and do not occur for a few months. In some cases, it can arise at night after the
A biceps tendon injury involves issues with tendons linking the muscle in the front region of the upper arm to the bones in the shoulder and elbow. The biceps tendons can be damaged abruptly or steadily over time. What are the causes? Overusing the tendon during sports or work that involves regularly raising the arm
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An ankle fracture involves damage in one or several ankle bones. It might only involve a bend or miniature crack in the bone or it might shatter in several pieces. In some cases, the fracture might protrude through the skin. Generally, the fracture is brought about by a twisting motion of the ankle. It can
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A pelvic avulsion fracture occurs if the tendon is pulled away from the bone, often taking along a fragment with it. The injury typically develops at the ischial tuberosity in which the hamstrings are linked. An avulsion fracture can occur after forceful, abrupt contraction of the muscle. This can occur among those who engage in
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Piriformis syndrome results to buttock pain that radiates down the leg. It is brought about by the impingement of the sciatic nerve by the taut piriformis muscle deep within the buttocks. Possible causes Overuse is usually the root cause of piriformis syndrome where the piriformis muscle spasm which results to pressure on the sciatic nerve.
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A metatarsal fracture involves damage to one of the 5 elongated metatarsal bones in the foot. In most cases, the injury is brought about by trauma or direct impact. The metatarsals are the elongated bones in the forefoot. A metatarsal fracture can be either an acute or a stress fracture. When it comes to a
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Shigella infection is a disease brought about by the shigella bacteria. The infection is quite common in settings where the hygiene is poor and can sometimes spread in communities. The infection is prevalent during the summer than winter season. Toddlers aged 2-4 are likely to be infected by shigella. Most cases are linked to the
