Bags under the eyes are mild swelling or puffiness which happens when the person ages. Due to the aging process, the tissues found around the eyes and also some of the muscles that support the eyelids become weak. The normal fat layer that helps in supporting the eye moves down into the lower eyelid which […]
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Fibroids are small growths that occur in the uterus. They are not cancerous and can vary in size. In most cases, they are pinkish in color and grow in any part of the uterus. Some women develop groups of 2-3 fibroids and they typically grow from the muscle cells found in the uterus. Fibroids cause
Ticks carry disease that is caused by bacteria, virus and parasites. Bites from this pest transmit infectious diseases to humans such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, babesiosis and Colorado tick fever. These diseases are known to cause a range of flu-like symptoms. Deer ticks unlike other types of ticks carry Lyme disease which
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
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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Bone spurs which is also known as osteophytes are protrusions or extensions beyond the normal limits or above the surface. Bone spurs in the heel do not usually cause symptoms initially. Heel spurs are calcium deposits that will cause protrusion of the heel bone. They are usually associated with plantar fasciitis which is a painful
