Cervicogenic headaches are those originate from the neck, usually from the bottom of the skull at the top of the spine. The headache occurs from time to time and slowly becomes continuous. They are usually due to stress, difficulty in sleeping, fatigue, poor posture as well as back and neck injuries. The headaches usually last […]
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Osteoarthritis of the knee involves weakening of the cartilage in the joints due to aging of the joints, obesity and injuries. The condition results to stiffness and pain in the joint. Causes of knee osteoarthritis When the person becomes older, the healing rate of the cartilage decreases. An overweight person places significant pressure on the
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Thumb arthritis is common as the person ages and develops when the cartilage wears away from the ends of the bones that form the thumb joint or carpometacarpal joint. The condition is usually common among women than men and likely to develop after 40 years of age. Thumb arthritis can be caused by previous injuries
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Leg spasms or muscle cramps are involuntary contraction of muscles in the thigh, calf and the feet. Cramps affects the skeletal muscles especially the quadriceps, hamstring and the calf areas. The leg spasms can range from mild to moderate pain and can last only for a few seconds or several minutes. Causes of leg spasms
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A fractured sternum or sternal fracture happens when there is a crack or break in the breastbone or sternum. The sternum is a vertical bone found in the center of the chest together with 12 ribs which forms the anterior part of the chest. The sternum together with the ribs to which it is connected
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A hamstring strain causes a sudden sharp pain that can be felt at the back of the thigh. Athletes playing football, soccer, basketball, runners and also skaters are susceptible to this condition. A hamstring is a group of 4 muscles found along the back of the thigh which allow bending the leg at the knee.
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Acute bronchitis involves swelling of the bronchial tubes which are airways that enable air to pass from the mouth to the lungs due to bacteria or virus. Other irritants such as smoke or pollution can also cause the disease. A cough that last more than 5 days can be called an acute case. People with
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A sternum is a bone along with the ribs function that serves as a protector of the anterior chest area. A severe blow, trauma or injury to the front area of the chest causes bruises on the sternum. A bruised sternum usually heals in about 4-6 weeks but depends on the severity of the condition.
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Fever blisters or cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex type 1 virus. It develops in the mouth, nose and chin and heals within 2-3 weeks. Fever blisters are lifelong irritants since the virus is dormant in the body throughout life. The infection can last for 7-10 days. Fever blisters can be caused by
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Spider veins typically develop on the thighs and the leg. They can also manifest in the feet, ankles or in other body parts. Spider veins are characterized as fine, dark-looking veins that form in clusters like a web or a spider on the skin surface. Spider veins should be treated before progressing into varicose veins.
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