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How to Diagnose Medial Knee Pain

Of all the musculoskeletal conditions that orthopedists treat each year, knee pain remains one of the most common. Pain on the inside of the knee suggests the patient suffers from medial knee pain which can be tricky to diagnose. Initial X-rays may not reveal structural abnormalities typical of thi

Osteopenia-Credits

AuthorShannon Erstad, MBA/MPHEditorKathleen M. Ariss, MSAssociate EditorMichele CronenPrimary Medical ReviewerJoy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family MedicineSpecialist Medical ReviewerCarla J. Herman, MD, MPH - Internal MedicineLast UpdatedJanuary 14, 2005 ...

What Causes a Charley Horse?

A charley horse is another name for a muscle spasm that you may experience anytime, including while you are asleep. The causes of charley horses include lifestyle factors, certain medical conditions and physical exertion of your muscles. Consider this information from the University of Iowa and the

What Is Disc Axial Pain?

Disc axial pain can literally be a pain in the neck. One of the most common complaints of neck and back patients, disc axial pain is usually caused by a physical jolt or stress to the spinal column. The good news is, it usually goes away on its own with rest and home therapy.

How Does a Sprain Heal?

Not Using a Sprained MuscleThe main avenue by which a sprain heals is through the disuse of the affected part of the body that is sprained. A sprain is nothing more than the hyperextension, sometimes severe, of a muscle in the human body. When a muscle is sprained, the muscle becomes...

Ulnar-Sided Wrist Pain

The ulnotriquetral ligament connects a person's forearm bones in the wrist. It can be torn by injury and can cause ulnar-sided wrist pain. This pain can disable people from doing everyday tasks.

Leg Weakness in a Child

Many reasons exist for leg weakness in a child, but the only adequate way to discover the underlying cause is to make an appointment with a pediatrician and begin the process of diagnosis.

4 Ways to Prevent and Treat Athlete’s Foot

Athlete's foot is a common problem that is the result of a fungal infection of the feet and toes. Athlete's foot can affect any one, and cause pain, itching, and burning around the toes. Treatment of athlete's foot is usually quite straight forward.

Guidelines for Osteoporosis Treatment

Drugs are helpful in treating osteoporosis, but figuring out which drug to prescribe means evaluating the pluses and minuses of each option for each patient, according to new recommendations from The American College of Physicians.

How to Reduce the Frequency of Gout Attacks

Gout is a painful problem for millions of people each and every day. This article looks at easy way of reducing the amount of attacks that people have.

What You Need to Know About Osteoporosis Medications

Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones, reduces bone mass and makes them more porous. This condition is linked to a lack of calcium and is most often found in postmenopausal women. People who have osteoporosis are more likely to have bone fractures, most notably in the hip, forearm and vertebr

A Smart Solution To Treat Blisters

If you are the kind of person who has been struggling with various kinds of skincare problems, then you already know that there are plenty of options when it comes to preventative and treatment options on the internet. As a matter of fact, you only need to spend a few minutes searching the web to re

Different Bunions Treatment Options

Bunions are a foot disorder that develops as an enlargement on the inside of the big toe joint, and moves on to smaller toes. High heeled and pointy shoes that cramp the air make women most affected by bunions. Sometimes, these bunions thicken the bursa to cause abnormal bone formation and toe misal

Relief For a Broken Tailbone

A broken tailbone (coccyx), the pain of which is called coccydynia, can be an extremely painful condition, though thankfully one that doesn't require invasive treatment for pain management or correction.

Can Beer Build Better Bones?

Drinking beer may be good for building more than just beer bellies. A new study suggests drinking beer may help build better bones thanks to its high silicon content.

Eye-Strengthening Exercises

Our eyes are made up of a network of tiny muscles that experience quite a bit of usage, strain and stress in a given day. Just like any other muscle in the body, the eyes need exercise to keep them in good working order. Many ophthalmologists prescribe eye-strengthening exercises to improve sight pr