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Muscles & Bones & Joints Diseases : Health & Medical
Wrist Tendonitis Cures
Wrist tendonitis, medically known as tenosynovitis, is the inflammation of the flexor and extensor tendons surrounding the joint. Tendonitis is more common in people over 40. It often occurs where the tendons come in contact with bony protuberances. Tendonitis can be painful. One must take a systema
Disc Joint Disease
While for many people disc joint disease, properly known as degenerative disc disease, is a minor and bearable part of aging, for some people it can cause severe chronic pain. In those cases, treatment is necessary.
My 2 Big Toes Are Killing Me: 10 High Protein Foods To Avoid With Gout
Foods to avoid with gout include red meats, fish and organ meats. In order to reduce the pain in your joints you will need to be on a uric acid diet.
How to Change Your Voice Naturally
Voice changes occur naturally throughout a person's life. The vocal chords change during adolescence and continually as we age. For some people, this change is gradual and leaves them with a high-pitched voice. Having a childlike voice may leave you at a professional and social disadvantage. It's di
Achilles Tendon Rupture Infection
The Achilles tendon lies directly between the heel bone and ankle. It is a tough band of fibrous tissue that aids in the movement of the surrounding joint. If the Achilles tendon ruptures, several complications may occur including, but not limited to, infection and immobility of the foot. Injuries i
Gout Remedy Report - How Do You Know It Is Gout?
Most people do not know that they are already afflicted with gout and in some cases they mistakenly identify common gout remedy report symptoms as rheumatism or arthritis. Gout is caused by the formation of crystallized uric acid in individual's joints. People who are afflicted with gout have t
How Is Peroneal Tendon Surgery Done?
What is the Paroneal Tendon?Tendons are tissues in the body that connect muscle and bone to one another. There are actually two peroneal tendons on each foot. They originate in the lower calf in the back of each leg and extend down, pulling sharply forward once they pass beneath the...
How Prescription Orthotics Work
Prescription shoe inserts have been used by physicians for over thirty years to provide stabilization and support to feet whose structure and shape cause numerous painful foot conditions. This article discusses how these orthotic devices work, and how they differ from store-bought inserts.
What Do Dark Spots Mean in a Bone Density Test?
A bone density test, also called a DXA scan, can help determine whether a person is at risk for osteoporosis, a disease which causes the bones to become weaker and more easily broken. It uses X-rays to determine how many minerals, such as calcium, there are in a section of bone. Dark spots can in
6 Tips For The Diabetic Foot
Diabetics can be at serious risk with their feet if they are not looked after and inspected regularly. This is because diabetes affects the nerve endings particularly in extremities such as the feet causing a loss of sensation in the area. Essentially this means that they will be unable to feel any
What Can Cause Pain in the Left Shoulder Upon Raising the Arm?
There are many injuries that can happen to the shoulder joint. The shoulder is a very complex joint that allows movement in a variety of directions. You use your shoulder and arms constantly throughout the day when cleaning, lifting and moving around in general. There are also many sports and hobbie
What Are the Extensor Tendons in the Leg?
There are five extensor tendons that originate in the lower leg and attach to the ankle and toe bones. Extensor tendons help straighten and extend feet and toes.
CME & Macular Edema
Macular edema occurs when fluid collects beneath the area of the retina known as the macula. The macula is the location of a person's best vision. When macular edema occurs, a person's vision declines.
Comparing Different Systems for High Tibial Osteotomies
The authors compare different systems for high tibial osteotomy. Is one superior to the other?
Polymyositis Disease
Polymyositis is a rare condition that leads to chronic muscle inflammation and muscle weakness. If left untreated, the connective tissue disorder can lead to muscle damage. Fortunately, people with polymyositis can regain muscle function and rebuild muscle strength.
Taking Oral Medication for a Fungal Nail Problem
Treating the fungal nails can be quite a long term proposition and quite expensive as well. In many cases the treatment may not be covered by the health insurance providers as they deem this to be of aesthetic value. Those that are affected by this disease also need to show sincerity in having the m
Why Knee Pain From an Injured Hip?
Following a hip injury many people will begin to also feel pain in the knee. This may be attributed to several factors.
Smoking and Primary Total Hip or Knee Replacement Due to OA
Is there a relationship between smoking and risk of total joint replacement due to OA? The authors investigate the issue in elderly individuals.
Spenco Insoles For Police Officers
Police officers put their feet though the ringer while on duty. They are in and out of their cars, walking around buildings checking for hidden suspects or evidence on the crime scene, or walking the beat in the big city. Police officers depend on their feet to help keep the rest of us safe.
Build Stronger Bones With Nutrition
WebMD explains how getting the right nutrients can boost your bone strength and help prevent osteoporosis.