Soleus muscle is also called the calf muscle which is located in the back of the lower leg. A strained calf muscle happens when there is a tear in fibers of the muscle and it can be caused by fatigue, tight calf muscles. Participating in sports increases the risk of developing a soleus strain. Strains […]
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Tetanus is a disease that occurs in humans when an open wound is contaminated by the spores of the bacteria clostridium tetani and also bites from animals. It can cause infection when the spores begins to grow and develops into bacterial cells and grow in the body and produce a vicious neuro toxin which is
Overview An allergy occurs when the body’s immune system responds to an allergen as though it is dangerous like it would an infection. It creates a kind of antibody (protein that combats germs and infections) known as immunoglobulin E (IgE) to combat the allergen. One of the substances involved in an allergic response is histamine,
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Overview A stomach ache generally refers to cramps or a dismal ache in the stomach (abdomen). It is usually short lived and caused by a slight upset or bug. Serious abdominal pain is a bigger cause for concern. If it starts unexpectedly and suddenly, it should be considered a medical emergency, particularly if the pain is concentrated in a specific area,
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Poison sumac is a plant that belongs to the same family such as poison ivy and poison oak. This plant can trigger an allergy when in close contact with the leaves, stem and the fruits. Some parts of poison sumac when it is rubbed against the skin can cause an allergic reaction due to the
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Red wasp is also called paper wasp and makes their nest under the attic of the house and other structures such as plants and leaves. Wasp stings triggers severe allergic reactions that range from localized pain and swelling to severe symptoms such as excessive swelling, hives, dizziness, vomiting and nausea. In most cases, these reactions
Rotator cuff tendinitis is a condition that affects the tendons and muscles that function in helping with the movement of the shoulder joint. Tendinitis is the inflammation and irritations of the tendons. Rotator cuff tendinitis is also known as impingement syndrome. Rotator cuff tendinitis usually happens over time which can be caused by keeping the
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A pinched nerve in some parts of the body can be severely debilitating for a person with symptoms that affects the daily activities. Compression of a nerve is a type of damage on the nerve or set of nerves such as the nerve that carry messages to and from the brain to a specific area.
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