The pain you’re experiencing along the back of the knee while cycling is likely the result of something known as biceps tendinosis. Also referred to as biceps femoris tendinopathy, it’s often marked by an inflammation of the tendon that connects the muscles of the hamstring to the outside of the tibia.
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Bone stimulators are essentially tools that aid in healing and recovery. They emit a series of electrical impulses or ultrasound waves that create pressure on the tissue of the bone. This pressure stimulates bone-forming cells to create and mineralize new bone through the process of remodeling.
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Every child has glands in his nose and throat that produce mucus. Normally, this mucus doesn’t cause much of a problem, dripping unnoticed down the back of the throat and eventually making its way into the stomach.
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A peach allergy can manifest in one of two ways: either it's a true food allergy or it develops out of a birch-pollen allergy. A true food allergy is an actual allergic reaction to the peach. It's what the body identifies as the allergen.
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While the pain you’re feeling after drinking milk may seem to resemble some of those associated with lactose intolerance, the discomfort in this condition is almost always gastrointestinal. With an intolerance to lactose, drinking milk often triggers nausea, diarrhea, gas, bloating and abdominal cramping.
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Severe itching due to allergies can sometimes be remedied right at home, especially when it comes to allergic dermatitis. Also referred to as contact dermatitis, this type of allergy is a result of skin exposure to an allergen, which results in inflammation of the skin.
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It isn't uncommon to experience some level of body odor while sleeping. Most people only apply antiperspirant or deodorant in the morning. Throughout the day, it wears off. And as they sleep and sweat through the night, it isn't enough to retard perspiration and odor, resulting in a foul smell upon waking.
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Rarely are tongue problems an indication of a serious condition. Even large, white bumps on the tongue shouldn't cause alarm. You're constantly exposing the tongue to substances that may lead to irritation, inflammation and even infection.
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Retinal detachment is a condition where the back of your retina separates from the underlying layers of the eyeball. This separation detaches the retinal tissue from the blood vessels, which then deprives the retina of blood, oxygen and other nutrients.
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High blood pressure is often described as a chronic condition. Most people develop high blood pressure gradually, experiencing a slight increase in the force of blood along the arterial walls year after year. Treating this condition often comes down to lifestyle changes, mostly involving diet and exercise.
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Perimenopause is the transitional period women undergo between fertility and menopause. Hormone levels fluctuate, according to the Mayo Clinic, and you often begin to experience many of the signs and symptoms associated with menopause.
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While you generally hear that cholesterol is found in meats, dairy and fried goods, there's still some question if vegetables contain this dietary substance. Luckily, the answer is quite simple. Vegetables (as well as fruits, nuts and whole grains) do not contain cholesterol.
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Lifting weights comes with myriad benefits. Chief among them is strength, but resistance training also can improve balance, enhance mood, increase caloric need and even prevent bone loss. That being said, lifting weights has its own set of safety concerns.
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Like almost any wart that develops on your skin, facial warts are caused by the human papillomavirus. If a wart manifests on the face, it's usually linked to a certain strain of HPV responsible for flat warts, but you may also develop common warts on this area of the body.
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Garlique is best described as a garlic supplement. And like similar dietary supplements, it's purported to lower blood cholesterol. The Mayo Clinic states garlic might help improve cholesterol levels in some individuals.
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It may sound a little odd, but elbow pain associated with weightlifting is often the result of "golfer’s elbow." Using improper techniques as you lift weights can overload the muscles and tendons in your elbow, leading to pain and tenderness on the inside of the joint and along the interior of your forearm.
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Red bumps along the nape of the scalp are likely the result of folliculitis, an infection of the hair follicle. Most forms of folliculitis are caused by bacteria, namely Staphylococcus aureus, but you may also develop this skin condition from a virus or fungus.
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Neck pain isn’t typically a cause for alarm. One of the most common factors known to contribute to this form of pain is muscle strain. Holding your head in an awkward position can fatigue the muscles in your neck and eventually lead to strain, resulting in pain along this area of the body.
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Pain in your feet may be due to some level of irritation or damage to one or more of your nerves. You may experience nerve pain as a result of a sports injury, excess weight, improper footwear, stress fractures, benign growths or simply the shape of your foot.
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Apples are relatively high in dietary fiber. For someone dealing with constipation as a result of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, eating them can often prove beneficial. Dietary fiber can help soften stool, making it much easier to pass. Other IBS sufferers, however, may not enjoy the same results.
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