For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Of all bone and joint injuries to occur during physical activity, ankle fractures are among the most common. Injuries occur when too much stress is placed on the ankle joints. A sprain occurs if only the ligaments tear. When the bone gives way and breaks, it is called a fracture.
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During vigorous exercise, individuals may experience side effects or symptoms from overexertion. These can include nausea, vomiting and headaches. For the most part, each symptom is treatable, especially if you stop exercising once the symptoms arise.
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The stomach flu, also known as gastroenteritis, is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by a virus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, the stomach flu is not caused by an influenza strain.
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Pain in the calf muscles can occur while swimming. This primarily happens when the toes are kept pointed -- called the plantar flexion action -- throughout the activity.
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Deep heel bruises result from microscopic calcium fibers breaking apart. These fibers are normally interconnected to help form bones, so when a portion of the fibers is damaged, a deep heel bruise, or deep "bone bruise" occurs.
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Swelling is a common side effect that accompanies a broken foot. The bad news is that because it is painful and distracting, the swelling can make your experience feel unbearable.
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Femoral anteversion is a condition where the femoral neck tilts forward, which causes the lower leg to rotate inward. The condition is present in 10 percent of children and usually corrects itself with time. Only when the rotation is in excess of 50 degrees is the anteversion considered a problem.
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Weight lifting requires a tremendous effort on the part of an individual's muscles – so blood vessels may be ruptured by the strong exertion necessary to accomplish this task.
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Forearm tendonitis – also called tendinitis -- is the inflammation, irritation and swelling of the tendons in the forearm. You may develop forearm tendonitis if you perform a lot of barbell curls in your weight training program.
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Improperly performed situps or doing too many situps before the lower back is sufficiently developed can indeed cause back pain. One common method of the exercise involves placing feet under a bar to make it easier to complete a situp.
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Walking or jogging on a treadmill presents the body with the stress of a weight-bearing exercise, which can lead to hip pain as a result of inflammation, sprains or tendonitis. Overuse of your hip muscles and the ensuing pain is usually possible to alleviate with rest, ice packs and ibuprofen.
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The weighted squat is one the most widely used exercises in all sports, by everyone from beginners to professional athletes. Squats offer a great full-body workout, primarily targeting your thighs, hips, and back. This exercise stimulates major gain in muscle size and overall strength.
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Swollen joints, knees and ankles after running can be caused by a number of different issues, which means that the road to healing may be different for everyone. In most cases, fluid collecting around the ankle and knee joints may be to blame.
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Patellar tendonitis -- also spelled tendinitis -- is the inflammation of the tendon that connects the patella, or kneecap, to the top of the tibia, or shinbone.
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Bench pressing involves use of upper-body strength to lift a heavy weight, which includes chest, shoulder and lower neck muscles. Occasionally, bench pressing a weight heavier than your muscles are prepared to lift may cause muscular tears or strains, resulting in pain or swelling.
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Insulin is a peptide hormone that is secreted by the pancreas. It regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates and fat in the body, and promotes protein synthesis and glucose utilization. Designed for use by people with insulin disorders such asPCOS, Insulinoma, metabolic syndrome and diabetes mellitus, biosynthetic "
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Broken blood vessels may occur under the skin or in the eye. When they are under the skin, they may be called ruptured capillaries or bruises. In the latter case, they are called subconjunctival hemorrhage.
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The triceps tendon is located in the back of the arm. It attaches the triceps brachii muscle to the back of the elbow. Popping sounds in the triceps tendon can be attributed to several causes from minor to severe.
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A baker's cyst, also called a popliteal cyst, occurs when synovial (joint) fluid forms behind the knee and creates a visible swelling. You can develop a baker's cyst because of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, a meniscal cartilage tear or other damage to the knee.
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According to an article in the March 2006 issue of the journal "Obesity," voluntary physical activity and exercise training can favorably influence brain plasticity by facilitating neurogenerative, neuroadaptive, and neuroprotective processes."
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