The calf muscles are comprised of two muscles that start right above the knee joint and conclude at the heel through tendon attachments. A strain to the tendons or muscles can lead to pain and even immobility in some cases. The popping sound or sensation experienced by the individual while climbing stairs can originate from […]
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Bone spurs in the shoulder joint is commonly caused by osteoarthritis. These spurs start to form as a response to the wear-and-tear breakdown of the cartilage in the shoulder joint due to the aging process, overuse or injury. It is important to note that bone spurs in the shoulder will not necessarily manifest any symptoms
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The ganglions are cysts filled with fluid which usually form in the hand, wrist or foot joints and tendons. It is important to note that ganglions are non-cancerous but can cause a lot of pain. The symptoms of a ganglion include elevated bumps close to the hand, wrist or foot joints. These lumps can grow
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Any direct blow or impact on the nose can cause damage. Whether instigated by sports, fighting or through a mishap, nose injuries can lead to fractures in the nose, resulting to contusion, bleeding or injury to the nasal septum. The treatment for nose injuries aims to control the bleeding, minimize the swelling and alleviate the
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Stress fractures are considered as overuse injuries. If these occur in the foot, it typically affects the second and third metatarsal bones. There is also the possibility of occurring in the calcaneus or heel as well as the navicular bone on top of the foot. The application of pressure on the foot after sustaining a
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