Vertigo is a type of dizziness that causes a sensation such as spinning of the head is and at times, there is a feeling that everything around the surroundings are moving around in which the affected person can accidentally fall. The affected person experiences the illusion of movement, even when there is no movement going […]
An improper technique of lifting places plenty of stress on the lower back and can cause a painful strain or sprain. Deadlift is lifting dead or without momentum weights such as weights lying on the ground and part of standard weight training exercises. Deadlifts can be performed using barbells, dumbbells and kettlebells along with 1-2
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Arthritis is a degenerative disease of the joint that develops over time. Osteoarthritis causes breaking down of the cartilages which are the padding located in between two bones in the joint. Arthritic changes in the neck will cause an increased pressure placed on the spinal nerves and spreads to the fingertips and cause severe pain.
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Retrocalcaneal bursitis involves inflammation or infection of the bursae found at the back of the ankle by the heel as well as the large Achilles tendon that attaches the calf muscles to the heel bone. Bursae are sacs that are filled with fluids that function in cushioning and lubricating the joints and preventing the bones
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Swollen legs and feet is also known as peripheral edema. It is a painful and uncomfortable condition and with the swelling, there is difficulty in putting on socks or shoes properly. Swollen legs and feet can be caused by long periods of sitting or standing and also during pregnancy, but sometimes the swelling can be
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Dry eye syndrome is also called ocular surface disease or keratoconjunctivitis sicca. When not lubricated properly, it can lead to dry eyes, red dry eye or dryness of the eye, the vision becomes blurred, and sometimes the eye becomes inflamed caused by dryness of the eye. If this condition is not properly treated it can
A whooping cough is a dangerous respiratory disease that is very contagious. Whooping cough is also known as pertussis and can last for months. The coughing fits can be severe that can cause discomfort in the rib region. Individuals who are suffering from this condition produces a distinctive sound when attempting to inhale which happens
Drinking alcohol affects the body in behavioral and physiological ways. Drinking alcohol until intoxication can eventually lead to a hangover. Hangover usually have symptoms of headaches, vomiting, nausea and sensitivity to light and sounds, exhaustion as well as dizziness that can last for 24 hours until alcohol in the body is minimized. A hangover can
Heat rash is a condition where there are small, red bumps that develop on the baby or child when they become overheated caused by hot weather conditions or wearing warm fitting clothing. This condition usually happens in the summer months where the temperatures are humid and hot, but can also develop during the winter months.
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The human tongue is a muscular organ that helps in the chewing, swallowing and talking. It has no protective skin and the color of the tongue will depend on its tissue and the blood that flows through it, and the normal color of the tongue is pink-red shade. The whitish coating that can be seen
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