As you age, certain things ache. Seemingly without reason, your right knee starts giving you a hard time. It hurts after you climb the stairs to work. Funny – it never did that before. Now it seems like at least three times a week that ache comes back. It seems to be getting worse, lasting well past when that last step is climbed. You start considering taking the elevator instead. A few days later you climb out of bed, and here comes that ache. … [Read more...]
Types Of Supracondylar Fractures: Symptoms, Treatment And More
A supracondylar fracture is one of the most common types of elbow fractures in children though rarely seen in adults. This type of fracture usually results from breaking a fall with an outstretched hand. The supracondylar area, or the distal humerus, is prone to fractures from excess stress due to its thinness. Since the brachial artery, radial nerve, median nerve, and ulnar nerve can be found at the site of a … [Read more...]
Everything You Should Know About Meniscus Surgery
The meniscus plays a vital part in protecting and cushioning the knee joint. Whether it tears with abrupt trauma or gradually thins out and shreds, the consequences often hinder the functions of daily life. Suddenly you may face meniscus surgery. Sometimes it rips unexpectedly – a jump, a twist, a pop – while other times it wears thin and degenerates over time.How the Meniscus WorksEach knee has two pieces of cartilage shaped like a … [Read more...]
Tips for Beating a Chest Cold in No Time
No matter how hard you try to avoid it, there is a 100% chance that you’ll have to deal with a chest cold at some point in your life. Luckily this isn’t the most debilitating illness you’re likely to face, but that doesn’t mean it’s not annoying. A chest cold can leave you coughing and wheezing in the middle of a quiet classroom or struggle to catch your breath after a long walk. The worst part is, there isn’t really a concrete way to cure a … [Read more...]
Distended Stomach; Recognizing Its Causes and Treatments
Image: CC by 2.0, George Ruiz, via FlickrHowever, there are numerous causes for a distended stomach, some of which are significantly more troublesome than others. The best way to make sure your distention is treated in a timely manner and to prevent it from progressing to something worse is to consult a doctor or other health care provider as soon as you notice it.To learn more about what a distended stomach is, which conditions cause … [Read more...]
What Is Osteoma And How Is It Treated? – Everything You Need To Know
Making sure you stay healthy means more than just eating fruits and vegetables and getting daily exercise; it also means staying on top of bodily conditions to make sure nothing gets out of hand or goes unnoticed. This is why it’s important to learn how to recognize when something is wrong in your body and take the proper steps to treat that problem.Osteoma isn’t the most common health problem, but it’s definitely something you should know about. … [Read more...]
What is Strep Throat?
What is Strep Throat? "Strep" is short for streptococcus which is the name of a bacteria that causes throat infections. Strep is common bacterial infection that afflicts adults as well as children. During the winter months, it is seen most frequently but this past summer, I diagnosed numerous cases of streptococcal pharyngitis. Most persons with strep throat are miserable. Their eyes are droopy. Their shoulders are slouched. Very few … [Read more...]
What Is Pneumococcal Pneumonia? Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
Pneumococcal pneumonia is an infection in the lungs. About five out of 100 people who are hospitalized with it will die from it; the elderly are at greater risk. It is estimated that almost 1 million people per year in the U.S. suffer from this illness, with almost half of those being hospitalized. It can spread to other areas of the body as an invasive disease with a higher mortality rate, especially for children under two years of age.Symptoms … [Read more...]
Best Treatment Options For A Severely Swollen Knee
Uncomfortable and unsightly, a severely swollen knee can be a difficult issue to deal with, since we use our knees each day to walk, move around, and accomplish our everyday tasks. While on the outside of your knee, you may see puffy, enlarged, and swollen tissue, inside there is likely an excessive amount of fluid accumulating around or in your knee joint. Doctors often call this condition an “effusion.” Many different causes can result in a … [Read more...]
What Is a Scaphoid Fracture?
Breaking any bone in your body can be quite painful. Sometimes you break a large bone, and it is immediately obvious that a break has occurred. In other cases, you may break a small bone and not know right away that you have a broken bone. In any case, getting a broken bone treated is important so the bone can repair itself properly and so that you do not suffer any long-term side effects from the injury. In addition, leaving a broken bone … [Read more...]