Norovirus is the common form of stomach bug which triggers episodes of diarrhea and vomiting. It is also called as the “winter bug” since it is more prevalent during the winter season, but one can acquire it at any time of the year. The condition can be quite undesirable but generally settles on its own […]
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A hangover can cause splitting headaches, dizziness, sickness and dehydration. Almost anyone who have been drunk have experienced these consequences. Alcohol causes an increased frequency in urination which can lead to dehydration. It is important to note that dehydration is responsible for the symptoms of a hangover. Remember that there are no cures for a
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Shoulder subluxation occurs if the humerus is driven out partly of the shoulder socket beyond its average joint mobility. It is important to note that the shoulder joint is a highly mobile joint in the body due to its ball and socket formation. With its mobility, it makes it an unstable joint as well. Close
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An ankle sprain involves damage to one or several ankle ligaments, usually on the exterior of the ankle. In the ankle joint, these ligaments provide stability by allowing sideway movements. In some cases of sprains, they are relatively worse. The seriousness of an ankle sprain is based on the whether the ligament was stretched, partly
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Posterolateral corner injuries are generally linked with sports injuries, falls and vehicular accidents. In some cases, knee ligament injuries involve damage to the posterolateral corner and often occur with other cruciate ligament injuries. The posterolateral corner provides both dynamic and static stabilization of the knee joint. It is important to note that the posterolateral corner
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Retrocalcaneal bursitis is a common form of bursitis affecting the heel. The condition causes inflammation of the bursa over the heel where the Achilles tendon inserts. The retrocalcaneal bursa can end up inflamed if the Achilles tendon rubs across the bursa and triggers friction on the heel bone. The injury might have a traumatic cause
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A dislocated shoulder occurs once the ball of the humerus is forcefully driven out of its normal alignment on the shoulder socket. The injury is generally associated with intense pain and inability to move the arm until it is restored back into its socket. What are indications? Shoulder pain Repetitive episodes where the shoulder is
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An ankle sprain is an injury that involves one or several ankle ligaments, usually on the exterior part of the ankle. Within the ankle joint, the ligaments provide stability by restricting side-to-side movement. The seriousness of sprain is based on whether the ligament is strained, partly torn or fully ripped as well as the number
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Ankle fractures are common injuries often due to the rolling inward or outward of the ankle. Fractures affecting the ankle can range from minor avulsion injuries to significant crushing-type damage affecting the fibula, tibia or both. Many mistake ankle fractures for a sprain, but they are relatively different and require a prompt and accurate diagnosis.
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Equinus is a condition where the upward bending movement of the ankle joint is limited. An individual with equinus has poor flexibility in bringing the top of the foot toward the front of the leg. The condition can develop in one or both feet. Once both feet are affected, the limited motion is oftentimes worse
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