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Treatment of plantar fasciitis Most of the time, plantar fasciitis can be treated without surgery. Greater than 90% of people report improvement in symptoms within ten months of initiating simple methods of treating the condition. Conservative Treatments for Plantar Fasciitis Avoidance of activities: To stop the inflammation of plantar fasciitis, decreasing the activities that stress the […]

Symptoms of gout Attacks of gout almost always come on suddenly and without warning, and they often occur at night. Signs and symptoms of gout include: Severe joint pain: Gout is often most painful when the attack begins for the first 12 to 24 hours. The most commonly affected site is the big toe, but gout […]

Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries to the knee occur less often than injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), and they frequently are not recognized. The ACL is the more familiar of the two structures, but both ligaments contribute to the knee’s stability. Therefore, if either of these ligaments is torn or injured, the person […]

Treatment of rheumatic fever Goals for treating rheumatic fever include the following: Destroying any of the group A strep bacteria that may still be present in the body Relieving the symptoms of rheumatic fever Decreasing the inflammation  Preventing further episodes of rheumatic fever Medications for rheumatic fever treatment Antibiotics: In order to get rid of any […]

Flat feet symptoms The majority of the time, flat feet don’t cause pain or other symptoms. However, some people with flat feet or fallen arches experience pain, especially in the arch of the foot or in the heel. The inside of the ankle may also become swollen. When to see a doctor If you or […]

Symptoms of rheumatic fever Some people develop several severe symptoms of rheumatic fever, and others only have a few symptoms. The severity and type of symptoms may also vary over the course of the illness. Rheumatic fever typically develops within 14 to 28 days following strep throat. The signs and symptoms of rheumatic fever are […]

Patellar tendinitis is an injury that involves the tendon that connects the patella or kneecap to the bone in the front of the lower leg or the shin. This tendon, along with the muscles in the front portion of the thigh, allows the knee to extend in movements like jumping, kicking, and running. Patellar tendonitis […]

Arthritis is a general term for several different conditions. It means “inflammation of the joints.” Osteoarthritis, also known as OA, is the most frequently occurring form of the disease. It affects millions of people all over the world. It develops due to the breakdown of cartilage in joints that occurs over time, also known as “wear and tear.” […]