Knee osteoarthritis is a type of severe chronic deterioration of this joint, characterized by degeneration, inflammation and knee laxity, causing symptoms such as: In cases of knee osteoarthritis it is very common for both knees to be affected, but their symptoms may differ from one to another and this is due to the degree of […]
Mitral stenosis is the thickening and calcification of the mitral valve, which causes the opening to narrow, allowing blood to pass from the artery to the ventricle. The mitral valve, also known as a bicuspid valve, is a heart structure that separates the left atrium from the left ventricle. Depending on the degree of thickening
Elbow tendinitis is an inflammation that occurs in the tendons of the elbow, which causes pain when performing movements with the arm and hypersensitivity that affects the elbow area; this injury is usually caused by tension or repetitive and forced movement of the wrist, by bending or extending excessively while playing a sport. Excessive use
Iron deficiency anemia: which is, symptoms and treatment Iron deficiency anemia is a type of anemia caused by a lack of iron in the body, which decreases the amount of hemoglobin and, therefore, red blood cells, which are the blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen to all tissues in the body.Thus, there are symptoms such
HPV in the mouth is caused by contamination of the oral mucosa by the virus, through direct contact with infected lesions during oral sex, for example.HPV lesions in the mouth are most common on the lateral edge of the tongue, lips and palate.mouth, but any area of the oral surface may be affected. HPV in
Septic arthritis is an inflammation of large joints such as the shoulder and hip, caused by bacteria such as staph, strep, pneumococcus or Haemophilus influenzae, this disease is serious, being more common in the center for children aged 2 to 3, starting shortly.after an infection anywhere in the body, but often after a respiratory infection.
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Treatment of muscle fatigue, which consists of the breakage of the tendon that connects the muscle to the bone, or very close to the tendon, can be done by applying ice within the first 48 hours after injury and rest, and it may be necessary to use splints or crutches, for example. As soon as
A broken nose occurs when there is a broken bone or cartilage due to an impact in this area, for example due to falls, traffic accidents, physical assaults or contact sports. Treatment usually aims to reduce pain, swelling, and nose bleeding with the use of pain relievers or anti-inflammatory painkillers, such as dipirony or ibuprofen,
Before herpes develops as sore, tingling, numbness, burning, swelling, discomfort or itching begin to feel in the area, these sensations can last several hours or up to 3 days before the appearance of the blisters. As soon as these first symptoms appear, it is advisable to apply a cream or ointment with an antiviral, so
Accelerated thinking syndrome is an alteration, identified by Augusto Cury, where the mind is full of thoughts, being completely full all the time the person is awake, hinders concentration, increases anxiety and deteriorates physical and mental health. Thus, the problem of this syndrome is not related to the content of thoughts, which are generally interesting,
