Keratin is a type of protein that is found in hair, nail and the outer skin layers which makes nails strong and hard, but if a buildup of keratin occurs under the nails, it makes them discolored, brittle and deformed. Keratin buildup can also happen in the fingernails as well. Keratin is formed by the […]
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People who play volleyball and basketball are susceptible to jammed finger. It is an impact injury with agonizing pain and swelling in the finger joint. The finger can be jammed when an object hits the fingertips and will cause instant pain and swelling in the finger. The finger cannot be moved because of severe pain.
There is difficulty moving around with a jammed toe. The toe is swollen, sore and there is limited mobility and can be caused by a minor sprain. The sprain occurs when the toe collides against a hard object while walking barefoot and it can also be a cause of playing sports while landing up in
A sprain is an injury that is caused to the soft tissues found around the joint. Muscles, ligaments and tendons that are attached to the bones function in moving and keeping them in place. In a sprain, the muscles, tendons and the ligaments are stretched and torn. Sprained thumb are common in people who participate
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The knee is the most complex of all the joints found in the body and it is an active joint and one will experience difficulty in walking if it is damage. The knee also carries the entire weight of the upper body. A knee sprain is an injury where the ligaments are overstretched and painful.
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