A small vessel stroke involves disruption in the flow of blood within one of the small arteries in the brain. It is important to note that the arteries divide into smaller capillaries which provide oxygenated blood to a small site in the brain. A small vessel stroke damages the part of the brain that is […]
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The piriformis syndrome is believed to develop if the piriformis muscle and tendon are taut where the sciatic nerve is crushed. This can lead to a drop in the flow of blood to the nerve which results to irritation. What are the usual signs? The common indications of piriformis syndrome include: Hip pain especially in
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The signs of low blood pressure are easy to identify. The development of the symptoms is often a warning that requires further assessment by the doctor. During an assessment, the cause of low blood pressure is determined and rule out other underlying issues. Close look on low blood pressure A low blood pressure is a
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A flexor tendon sheath infection is considered as a serious condition. An infection might occur after an injury to the finger, deep wound or penetrating trauma. Once bacteria enter the sheath, the body could not efficiently fight an infection. It is important to note that there is no available blood supply to the synovial fluid
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Pericarditis is defined as inflammation of the pericardium. Oftentimes, this inflammation is mild and brief. On the other hand, there are cases where it can lead to serious ailments and even damage to the heart. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqClJsqnFFA Pericarditis can be triggered by various conditions such as heart attack, infection, chest trauma, autoimmune ailments, kidney failure, cancer
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