According to the old children’s song, the thigh bone is connected to the hip bone. However, genetics and traumatic events sometimes conspire to make that connection rather tenuous. Hip dislocation occurs when your thigh bone or femur slips out of your hip bone socket or acetabulum.
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If you just stopped smoking, engaging in regular physical activity could help you reduce your cigarette cravings and withdrawal symptoms. However, starting a cardiovascular exercise program at a high intensity right after you quit smoking could be dangerous.
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A sprained ankle is not a common injury for toddlers since a young child’s ligaments are stronger than bone. However, sprains still happen and can abruptly stop your toddler’s play date. A toddler’s sprained ankle is treated the exact same way as an adult sprain.
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While most people can enjoy foods that contain gluten, such as pasta, cookies and bread, some cannot. If your face becomes flushed after you've eaten gluten, you may have an allergy to the protein.
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A dull ache in your shin is uncomfortable and may prevent you from performing well at work or school and can even keep you awake at night. Leg pain is a common symptom and complaint and can be caused by overuse injuries or a serious disease, according to the National Library of Medicine.
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Lower back muscle tightness is the cause of a muscle spasm. This can be brought on by a strain, overuse or muscle weakness, according to BetterMedicine.com. If your lower back muscles lack strength, and a stronger back muscle pulls on this weak muscle, it can create tightness or pain.
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Donating blood is a safe and fulfilling way to give community service and assist in saving lives. The American Red Cross states that one person's blood donation can save up to three individuals' lives. All donors must meet the eligibility requirements in order to donate blood.
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Vitamin B-12 is naturally found in fish, poultry, clams, eggs and dairy products. It’s also frequently added to breakfast cereals and bread products. So while it’s quite easy to get enough vitamin B-12 from your daily diet, some people have a difficult time absorbing the vitamin.
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Your inner ear makes impulses that are sent to your brain where they are recognized as sound. These impulses also control your sense of balance. Conditions that can disrupt these functions include ear infections -- the most common illness among children according to the U.S.
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The gallbladder, a small sac located in the abdomen near the liver, serves one function–to hold bile until the intestines need it for digestion. The most common disorder of the gallbladder, the formation of gallstones, can lead to gallbladder removal.
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Because of their anatomical location, the testicles are highly sensitive and prone to injury. Runners and other athletes are at an increased risk for groin strain, direct trauma and other injuries that can result in testicle pain.
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Muscles are specialized tissues in your body that contain thousands of movable, elastic fibers. A particular type of muscle tissue, called skeletal muscle, is attached to bones throughout your body.
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The epicanthal fold, an extra skin fold that covers the inner corner of the eye, can be a normal trait in infants of East Asian or Native American descent. They inherit the fold, which gives the eye an almond-shaped appearance, from their parents.
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The term "infected pore" or "infected hair follicle" is a fancy name for pimple. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, including whiteheads, blackheads, cysts and your average pus-filled postule.
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Just as we receive and act on signals from our environment, our cells also receive and act on signals from their environment, our bodies. This is a necessary biological occurrence that keeps cells alive and functioning.
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Staph infections, caused by the Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, can be potentially very dangerous. Everyone has staph bacteria in their body, but not everyone develops an infection from the organism. A cut or sore can lead to a reddened area of skin--and the threat of infection if staph bacteria enter the bloodstream.
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Pain in your calf and hamstring may result from a direct injury, such as landing on your knee, or from repetitive movements, like running on a slanted surface or kneeling down.
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Toothache pain can range from mild to unbearable, with most causing a constant ache, throbbing pain when chewing, a sore jaw and a general feeling of illness. Most toothaches result from tooth decay, according to MayoClinic.com.
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The lush lashes from cosmetic advertisements can be painful reminders of your thinning eyelash condition. A variety of factors can affect your eyelashes, and when they spontaneously begin to thin or fall out, it may be time to visit your doctor for an explanation.
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Morton’s neuroma is an abnormal thickening of the nerve tissue between the third and fourth toes. According to Medline Plus, the cause of Morton’s neuroma is unknown. However, researchers believe that flat feet, bunions, hammer toes, tight shoes and high arches contribute to this condition.
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