Broken ribs, or rib fractures, are an often painful health problem that can be challenging to treat. The National Center for Emergency Medicine Informatics states that rib fractures are most commonly caused by chest wall trauma incurred during a fall or after being struck with a blunt object.
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Your trapezius muscle has three functional regions: superior, intermediate and inferior. The superior region, which supports the weight of your arm and is called your "upper" trapezius, typically is the portion of your trapezius muscle that becomes tight and needs to be relaxed.
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Rehabilitation is crucial following surgery, including surgeries for wrist fractures, carpal tunnel syndrome and other wrist-related problems.
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Scoliosis affects about 2 percent of the United States population and is more common in young girls, although boys and adults may have scoliosis too, according to SpineUniverse.com. Approximately 80 percent of scoliosis cases are called "idiopathic" scoliosis, which means that the cause of the condition is unknown.
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Heart rate is a measure of the number of times a person's heart beats per minute. According to MayoClinic.com, a normal resting heart rate, also known as pulse, ranges from 60 to 100 beats.
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Heart rate changes based on the position of your body. According to the American Heart Association, or AHA, your resting heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute when you are at rest. In most cases, your resting heart rate will be around 60 to 100 beats per minute.
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Stored bones, teeth, blood and tissue, calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body and an essential component of normal physiological function (1, 2). Bone is living tissue made of calcium phosphate, calcium carbonate and a protein called collagen (1, 2, 3).
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Numerous herbs may lower your heart rate. According to the American Heart Association, or AHA, the average resting heart rate -- the number of times your heart beats per minute when you are at rest -- is 60 to 80 beats per minute.
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Your resting heart rate is the number of times your heart beats in one minute when you are at rest. If you have an arrhythmia, a disorder of your heart rate or rhythm, you may experience tachycardia, notes the National Center for Biotechnology Information, or a heart that beats too quickly.
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Numerous diseases are caused by consuming an unhealthy diet. According to the MedlinePlus website, food provides you with the energy and nutrients you need to be healthy. If your diet is lacking in nutrients -- such as proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals -- you may become malnourished.
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Numerous diseases are associated with vitamin deficiency. According to the World Health Organization, or WHO, micronutrient deficiencies, including vitamin deficiencies, can affect anybody, although young children and pregnant women in certain developing nations are more commonly affected than others.
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Numerous conditions can cause hypercalciuria, or too much calcium in the urine. According to the MedlinePlus, calcium helps a person's body build strong bones and teeth. Calcium also is important for heart function, muscle contractions, nerve signaling and blood clotting.
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Numerous conditions can cause low potassium and low calcium levels. Low levels of potassium in your blood is called hypokalemia, and low levels of calcium in your blood is called hypocalcemia.
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Numerous conditions or factors can cause decreased serum sodium and chloride levels. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, electrolytes, including sodium and chloride, are minerals in your blood and other body fluids that possess an electric charge.
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Certain dietary supplements may be helpful in improving your lymphatic drainage. According to the KidsHealth website, the lymphatic system is an extensive drainage network made up of lymphatic vessels that transport lymph, a clear, watery fluid, throughout your body.
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Your pancreas is an organ and gland that is located in your upper abdomen, near your stomach. The pancreas releases two important hormones, insulin and glucagon, as well as enzymes that help you break down and process food. Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas that may be short-lived or chronic.
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Tendinitis and bursitis are separate musculoskeletal health problems, although they often cause similar signs and symptoms. Tendinitis is inflammation of one or more of your tendons, while bursitis is swelling of one or more of your bursae -- sacs of fluid that lie under your skin.
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Anemia occurs when your body lacks a sufficient volume of healthy red blood cells. If you have anemia, you do not have a sufficient amount of hemoglobin -- the oxygen-carrying protein within red blood cells. Anemia has many possible causes.
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Your intestines -- including both your small and large intestines -- are the portion of your digestive tract that runs from your stomach's pyloric sphincter to your anus. The inside portion of your intestinal walls is lined with mucous membranes and is a common site of intestinal problems. FamilyDoctor.
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Malabsorption is the term physicians use to describe the inability to digest and absorb nutrients -- sugars, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals -- from your food. The University of Maryland Medical Center states that numerous factors may cause malabsorption, including parasites and certain autoimmune conditions.
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