Appendicitis is an inflammation and infection of the appendix. The appendix is a small pouch extending from the first part of the large intestine. The large intestine in this region is known as the cecum. Appendicitis is reasonably common, happening in approximately 1 out of every 500 people each year. The peak incidence of appendicitis […]
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One Thursday afternoon, my husband drove home from work in the morning. He said that he was sick, and that they sent him home. I didn’t think anything of it because our children were going to throw up that week, as we had just contracted the flow from our kids. He went straight to bed, […]
If you’ve been diagnosed with a small abdominal aortic aneurysm, your physician will apply a “watchful waiting” approach, which includes regular imaging of the condition to see if the diseased portion of the artery grows in size. The latest investigation (a meta-analysis) reveals that the smallest abdominal aortic aneurysms often do not seem to get […]
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Jun
Jun
Compressed discs and dry nerves in the neck are two of the most frequently discussed problems that people seek treatment for. Both can cause pain, numbness, and weakness that can disrupt the life of the person experiencing it. Knowing how these two causes occur can be very helpful in preventing them from falling victim to […]
A brain aneurysm is an unusual bulging out of the wall of the blood vessel that carries blood to the brain. The blood pressure within an aneurysm may cause can cause a brain aneurysm to rupture. Aneurysms of the blood vessels in the brain are fairly common. Many people are walking around with aneurysms and […]
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May
May
ACHILLES TENDON PAIN Where the Achilles tendon is located and what it does: The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. It is the thick, rope-like cord on the back of the heel that connects the heel to the calf muscles. This tendon supports your entire body weight with each step. The Achilles […]
Earaches are a common symptom that usually indicates an ear infection. They can cause a lot of discomfort, but they usually go away without treatment for more than five to seven days. However, ear pain with bleeding from the ear canal is usually a sign of a more serious condition ‘perforated eardrum’. A perforated or […]
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Mar
Mar
This article is intended to inform you or someone you know with the healing process of a patellar tendon rupture. The information provided is written from knowledge acquired from my own recovery from a bi-lateral (both knees) patellar tendon rupture. A patellar tendon rupture is; a full tear of the tendon that holds your knee […]