Post-traumatic arthritis is a prevalent form of osteoarthritis and develops after sustaining physical injury to any joint. In most cases, it affects the knee, hip and ankle. Post-traumatic arthritis is brought about by wearing out of a joint that sustained physical injury. An injury can be caused by sports, falls, vehicular accidents or other forms […]
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Sciatica is defined as leg pain that feels like a leg cramp or can be an agonizing, shooting pain that can make sitting or standing almost impossible. The pain might be aggravated when coughing, sitting or sneezing. It can manifest abruptly or in a gradual manner. Sciatica can be accompanied by numbness, weakness or burning
Goiter is defined as a condition where the thyroid gland become enlarged. It is important to note that the thyroid gland produces hormones specifically thyroxine and triiodothyronine. These hormones have a vital role in certain bodily functions including mood, body temperature, excitability, digestion, pulse rate and others. What are the causes? Always bear in mind
A febrile seizure is defined as a convulsion brought about by erratic electrical activity in the nerve cells of the brain that is triggered by fever. The precise cause is still unknown. An episode might arise if the temperature of the child increases or drops rapidly. Generally, a seizure could not be predicted or prevented.
Deep vein thrombosis is defined as a blood clot which arises in a vein positioned deep within the body. In most cases, a clot might partly or fully obstruct the flow of blood via a vein. Most cases develop in the lower part of the leg, pelvis or thigh but might also form in other
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