The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, controls the motion of the shin and thigh bones. ACL tears occur when the knee becomes unstable and buckles. ACL injuries are often the result of sports injuries and are frequently treated with surgery for patients who want to continue to lead an active lifestyle.
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Whether you are an athlete or participate in regular exercise, your lower extremities endure a tremendous amount of stress with each move you make. As a result, pain along your shin bones may occur. While pain may seen unexplained at times, there are numerous causes of shin pain.
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Problems with your metatarsal bones in the middle of your foot can be painful. Pain in these bones can be the result of a fracture or metatarsalgia, a condition that causes inflammation as well as pain in the ball of your foot. Metatarsal pain is often associated with physical activity and overuse.
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Tendinitis can affect just about every area of your foot. It most commonly affects your Achilles tendon as well as those that pass across the top of your foot -- the extensor hallucis longus and the extensor digitorum longus.
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Your soleus muscle, also referred to as the calf muscle, is located in the back of your lower leg. According to Aurora Health Care, a strained calf muscle occurs when there is a partial tear in the muscle fibers.
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Proper oral hygiene is essential to the health of your gums and teeth, which includes brushing your teeth. Your typical store-bought or commercial toothpaste contains a number of artificial flavorings, chemicals, sweeteners and preservatives.
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Herniated discs can create back, neck, arm or leg pain in individuals who have them. Herniated discs -- may also be referred to as slipped or ruptured discs.
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Urinary tract infections -- or UTIs -- are common bacterial infections that affect your urinary system. The University of Maryland Medical Center indicates that UTIs are much more common in women than in men. In fact, 50 percent of women are likely to experience at least one UTI.
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Cold sores -- or fever blisters -- are fluid-filled lesions found on the mouth, nose, chin and fingers that are caused as the result of the herpes simplex type one infection. These lesions are contagious and generally take two to three weeks to heal.
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Obesity in teenagers is a dangerous situation. Obesity can lead to heart disease, osteoarthritis, diabetes and an increased risk of developing cancer. Unfortunately, there is no set way in which a 15 year old can lose weight. Like individuals of all ages, losing weight at 15 can be challenging.
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One pound equals 3,500 calories. To lose weight at a healthy rate -- 1 to 2 lbs. per week -- you must burn a substantial number of calories through exercise, such as treadmill walking or running.
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Weight loss is a challenging process for individuals of all ages -- including teenagers. Losing weight requires a great deal of motivation and dedication. A pound of fat is equivalent to 3,500 calories. Therefore, you will need to burn or reduce 52,500 calories to lose 15 lbs. This task may seem daunting.
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The 3-day water diet, a fad diet, was created in the 1980s by an unknown individual and is still frequently used today. This diet is meant to be used for achieving quick and short-term weight loss goals. The 3-day water diet involves low calorie dieting. A dieter should simply drink nothing but water for three days.
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Weight gain as women age seems inevitable. After menopause, estrogen levels tend to decrease. As a result, muscle growth decreases which allows fat to take over the body and causes a drop in your metabolism. This change makes weight loss more difficult.
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The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse indicates that most everyone experiences constipation at some point in there lives. Constipation is often the result of poor diet or hydration.
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Cystic acne, the most severe type of acne, can leave you with painful, pus-filled cysts on your face and body. Leaving them alone go away naturally is not an option. Over--the--counter medications, prescription ointments and drugs as well as laser therapies are often used to treat cystic acne.
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You can experience aching muscles anywhere in your body. Potentially achy muscles include soft tissues, fascia, tendons and ligaments, according to the National Institutes of Health. While injury, overuse and medical conditions can lead to aching muscles, a poor diet can also lead to muscle pain.
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Acne can occur on your face, chest, neck, back and shoulders, which are areas of your body with the largest number of functional oil glands, according to MayoClinic.com. Pimples are more common in teenage boys than adults but acne can occur in men of any age.
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Brush burns — sometimes referred to as rug burn, scrapes or skinned knees — are minor lacerations or abrasions that occur due to friction between your skin and another surface, such as carpet or pavement. Brush burns are common in children and can also occur when falling on a rough surface.
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The National Institutes of Health notes dyshidrotic eczema is a condition marked by small, itchy blisters that can develop on the skin of your hands and feet.
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