Spine
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Spondylitis is a type of arthritis which causes recurring inflammation of the spinal bones and other joints such as sacroiliac joints. It is a chronic disorder which is also known as Marie-Strümpell disease or Bechterew’s syndrome. The symptoms of this condition include pain and stiffness from the neck down to the lower back. Chronic […]
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Paralysis
One of the saddest, most unfortunate things that could happen to a person is to suffer from some form of paralysis. It immediately defines him/her as not normally functioning. What is paralysis? Paralysis is the loss of one’s ability to move one or several muscles. It tends to come along with a loss of feeling […]
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Abnormal Sensations
Dysesthesia is a distortion in the sense of touch. There are several different types of this condition. Dysesthesia is an unpleasant and distorted sense of touch. It brings about aching, burning and tingling pain and happens most often in the upper or lower limbs. It often is manifested in other forms, such as pain. The […]
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Bleeding
Bleeding, also known as hemorrhaging or hemorrhaging, is blood dissemination from the circulatory system. The process can include internal or external bleeding or worse Hypovolemia which will be discussed in detail in this article. When it comes to bleeding, it can occur in the following ways: Internal: blood leaks from blood vessels inside the body. […]
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Cervical Osteochondrosis
Cervical osteochondrosis is a condition that results when changes begin to occur in the cushioning discs which lie between the vertebrae in the neck. The changes in these discs cause changes in the neck vertebrae and joints themselves to also occur, resulting in compression of the nerve roots called osteochondrosis. This causes the height of […]
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Spine Injuries and Disorders
Your backbone (spine, vertebrae) protects your spinal cord and allows you to stand and bend. A wide range of spine diseases can occur, for many different reasons. Some of these include: Infections Injuries Tumors Conditions, such as scoliosis and ankylosing spondylitis Bone changes that come with aging, such as herniated discs and spinal stenosis Common […]
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Stiffness
Stiffness is a feeling of resistance when trying to move. It can be caused by inflammation or a collection of fluid that limits space or boundaries. If stiffness is caused by inflammation in the tissues, it is usually worse after extended periods of rest or inactivity. For example, when you are in bed asleep for […]
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Lower Right Back Pain
What is low back pain? Low back pain is discomfort in the lumbar or lower portion of the back. It can be related to problems with the lumbar spine, the intervertebral discs that are located between the vertebrae, the spinal cord or nerves, the muscles or ligaments of the spine, the internal organs of the […]
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Decreased Muscle Strength
Muscle weakness, also known as myasthenia is simply defined as a lack of muscle strength in one of your body’s muscles. Muscle weakness is a very broad term that can include a wide range of meanings, conditions, and causes. As far as muscle weakness goes, they can be classified into two types, namely: True Muscle […]
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Lower Left Back Pain
What is lower back pain on the left side? Low back pain on the left side is discomfort in the lower portion of the back. It can be related to problems with the lumbar spine, the intervertebral discs that are located between the vertebrae, the spinal cord or nerves, the muscles or ligaments of the […]
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