Swelling (edema) happens when fluid accumulates in the body’s tissues. Being swollen can happen anywhere in the body, but it commonly occurs in the lower legs, abdomen, chest (in or around the lungs), and hands. Being swollen can be a symptom of many different conditions, some of which...
It is a tear of a few muscle fibers with little swelling. You may have very little or no loss of muscle strength. A moderate strain is also called a second-degree strain. There is more damage to your muscle or tendon, and it is weaker than it was before the injury. A severe strain...
Creatinine levels are checked to assess kidney function.They are usually checked with another kidney function marker called BUN, or blood urea nitrogen. These tests used together give an indication of overall kidney function, but the best way to know if your kidneys are working properly is to me...
Here are some of the reasons why this cause of leg swelling may be more likely: Sitting still for long periods:Lower leg swelling is more likely if you have been sitting still for a long time. Moving your leg muscles helps to return blood to the heart. Standing for long periods:You’re...
What are the signs and symptoms of varicose veins?Blue or purple bulging veins in your legs Pain, swelling, or muscle cramps in your legs Feeling of tiredness or heaviness in your legsHow are varicose veins diagnosed?Your healthcare provider will examine your legs and ask about your medical ...
Patrick is a 70-year-old diabetic man with a 2-year history of stable chest pain when he exerts himself. He is awoken from sleep with the acute onset of crushing central chest pain which radiates to his neck and left arm. His normal medications include normally aspirin, a diuretic, a ch...
Nephrotic Syndrome is a kidney disorder which is characterised by 01Abnormal protein leak 02Low levels of proteins in blood (due to protein leakage) 03Increased levels of lipid 04Swelling of body parts (called edema). The term Nephrotic Syndrome is coined from two words: Nephros (in Greek) me...
The conus medullaris is the technical name for the lower end of the spinal cord. Originating at the base of the brain, this thick bundle of nerve tissue passes through the center of the spinal column, penetrating the vertebrae, which protect it from damage. At its terminal end, at the ...
Swelling, stiffness, or weakness in your kneeHow is PFPS diagnosed?Your healthcare provider will examine your knee and ask about your symptoms. He or she may move your legs in different directions to check for pain, and to see how your kneecap moves. You may also need the following:An...
The scope is a long tube with a magnifying glass, a camera, and a light on the end.How is a knee sprain treated?Treatment depends on the type and cause of your child's knee sprain. Your child may need any of the following:NSAIDs , such as ibuprofen, help decrease swelling, pain, ...