A baker’s cyst is a cyst filled with fluid that causes a protuberance and there is a sensation of tightness that is felt behind the knee and the pain is severe when it is fully flexed or extending the knee. A baker’s cyst is also known as a popliteal cyst and it is the problem […]
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A stiff neck is a symptom of certain conditions affecting any structures in the neck. The neck is comprised of seven cervical vertebrae which are called the building blocks of the spine and neck. Inside the neck are organs and other structures like the neck muscles, veins and arteries as well as the lymph glands, parathyroid
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Urinary tract is the system that makes urine and carries it out of the body. It includes the bladder and the kidneys along with the tubes that functions in connecting them. Urinary tract infections are bladder infections that are not serious conditions if they are treated right away. In case a bladder infection is not
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Mumps is a contagious viral infection that affects children. There is swelling in one or both salivary glands that are found on the sides of the face and these are also known as the parotid glands. When they are swollen, the person affected develops a “hamster like” face. Once a person has mumps, they become
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A painful bladder syndrome known as interstitial cystitis is a chronic condition in which there is a bladder pressure, pain and pelvic pain that can sometimes be severe. A hollow, muscular organ that functions in storing urine is known as the bladder. This bladder expands until it is full and signals the brain that it
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An infection of the breast that causes breast pain, swelling, warmth and reddening of the breast is known as mastitis. The person who has mastitis has fever and chills. It develops among women who are currently breast-feeding and it can also happen to women who are not breast-feeding. It can happen during the first three
Almost everyone will experience having abdominal pain or more commonly known as a stomach pain at one time or another. However, since the stomach is only one of the several organs in an area of the body unprotected by bones or other hard tissue, it is best viewed as abdominal pain. Such pain can be
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Anal fissures make reference to tiny cuts on the anal region, and are often very painful. Despite the fact that they will often heal in a relatively short while, most patients will find that the pain can make bathroom visits unbearable. It is for this reason that this article highlights ways to manage the condition.
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In order to know how to go about with the management of Glaucoma, it is important to know what this disease entails as well as its impact as far as damage to the human eye is concerned. Glaucoma is a disease of the eye which hampers with the ability of the eye to communicate with
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As a popular sport recognized all over the globe, soccer has been the favorite by many individuals today. Many people are playing the sport and it is not a surprise that the number of soccer injuries is on the rise. The common soccer injuries are the sprains and strains on the ankles and knees. Collisions
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