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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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
A pinched nerve can arise for various reasons. The compression of a nerve in the neck or shoulder can trigger shoulder blade pain. Age-related changes, overuse and injuries are the usual causes of this form of nerve compression. The indications of a pinched nerve tend to vary and might arise intermittently or continuously. Since the
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Dry throat is described as having a scratchy, sometimes itchy sensation in the throat. The usual cause of dry throat is the drying of the mucus membranes often due to exercise, breathing via the mouth, sleeping with the mouth open, living in a dry environment or not drinking enough fluids. What are the other symptoms
Toe pain is characterized by an uncomfortable sensation in the toes. The toes are comprised of bones, muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments, nerves and blood vessels that are prone to injury, infection or other conditions. The pain might be brief or continuous. The individual might feel a piercing, throbbing or tingling sensation. The toe pain might
Eye bleeding is often due to an eye injury such as penetration of a sharp object or blunt trauma. Other possible causes of eye bleeding include malformation of the blood vessels in the eye, severe inflammation in the interior parts of the eye or even cancer. Common causes of subconjunctival hemorrhage When it comes to
Tooth loss among adults necessitate immediate attention. Once an adult or permanent tooth is knocked out, the chances for it to survive is high if restored into the gum right away and consulting a dentist. If delayed, the less chance for it to survive. As for baby tooth, it is not placed back into the
Wrist tendonitis is a sore condition triggered by inflammation or injury of the tendons in the wrist joint. It is important to note that the tendon is a group of durable fibrous tissue. The tendon is attached firmly to the muscle fibers and the other end tendon is linked to the bone. The tendon anchors
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