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Causes and Treatment of Wrist Pain

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Causes and Treatment of Wrist Pain =                              1)Wrist pain is a frequent complaint, and there are many potential causes, with a wrist sprain and tendonitis being the most common ones. The reason behind your pain dictates exactly how it's experienced—sharp pain, dull ache, pins and needles, or tightness, for example. But due to the wrist's complex anatomy, determining the "why" behind your wrist pain can be a tricky process.                              2)That is why the diagnostic process entails a detailed medical history and physical examination, followed by an imaging test. A treatment plan will follow, which usually involves medication for pain and inflammation control,...

What is dyspnea?

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                                            What is dyspnea?  Dyspnea is the medical term for shortness of breath, sometimes described as "air hunger." It is an uncomfortable feeling.  Shortness of breath can range from mild and temporary to serious and long-lasting. It is sometimes difficult to diagnose and treat dyspnea because there can be many different causes. It is a common problem. According to the Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education, 1 in every 4 people who visit the doctor have dyspnea.   Symptoms= Breathing problems can result from overexertion in otherwise healthy people. Dyspnea can happen as a result of overexertion, spending time at high altitude, or as a symptom of a range of conditions. Signs that a person is exper...

Hemorrhoids: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

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Hemorrhoids: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention                              Hemorrhoids are varicose (enlarged and swollen) veins around the outside of the anus or in the lower rectum. The rectum is the last part of the bowel that leads to the anus, the opening at the end of the bowel where fecal matter leaves the body.                               1)Everyone has hemorrhoidal tissue in this area that’s made up of blood vessels, connective tissue, and some muscle.  2)These “cushions” don’t always become enlarged or distended, but as we age, this phenomenon becomes more common — causing what we call hemorrhoids, also known as piles. 3)Hemorrhoids can be caused in a number of ways, ...