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Lower back pain is one of the most common ailments among adults all across the world. You may wake up in the morning with an energising drink before going out to work. After you arrive at work, you may have to sit there till lunch, which involves further sitting and you are required to sit for more hours for completing the remaining work. Then you come back home by sitting in the car and have the night s meal while again sitting. Did you know sitting through the day is the major culprit behind y...more

Headaches and migraines can vary drastically depending on their duration, specific symptoms and the person they are affecting. The more you know about your specific type of headache or migraine, the better prepared you will be to treat them and possibly even prevent them. The two types of migraine are-

Migraine without aura: The majority of migraine sufferers have Migraine without Aura.
Migraine with aura: Migraine with Aura refers to a range of neurological disturbances that occu...more

The shoulders are the most mobile joints in your body. Shoulder joints undergo wear and a tear over time and hence become unstable. Shoulder arthritis is one of the painful conditions affecting the shoulder joints. Arthritis not only takes a toll on the tendons and muscles, but also affects the ligaments and joints too. They usually cause symptoms such as joint pain, resulting in limited mobility.

Treatment:

Nonsurgical or Lifestyle treatments:

Take rest or avoid the a...more

Tennis elbow is a condition, which is characterized by the inflammation of the tendons occurring in the elbow region due to excess use of the muscle groups present in the overarm. Tennis elbow can cause a lot of distress once it occurs so it is best to perform certain exercises to strengthen the muscle groups in your overarm so that muscle strain does not occur during your physical activities.

Read on more to find about all the different ways to strengthen your muscle groups to prevent ...more

A Tennis elbow is a painful condition that affects the tendons due to a condition known as tendinitis, which causes inflammation. This condition will end up restricting the free movement of the elbow and the arm due to the pain and stiffness that it causes. This is due to the fact that these tendons are the tough band of connective tissues that hold the muscles and the lower arm with the bone. Repeated gripping motions and continued tugging as well as activities like weight lifting, tennis, squa...more

Rotator cuff is the name given to four muscles and their tendons, which keep your arms in your shoulder sockets, allowing you to lift your arms and do day-to-day stuff like combing your hair, cutting vegetables etc.

The shoulder joint is a very important joint of the body and this is why any tear that happens in the rotator cuff can be devastating.

Causes

Tears can happen in rotator cuff due to a number of factors like injury and degeneration due to age. Tears that hap...more

Angina or angina pectoris is the pain, discomfort or tightness in the chest that occurs when the blood flow to the heart muscle cells is not enough to meet its energy needs. It is not a disease itself but rather a symptom of the coronary heart disease.

What are the different types of angina?

1. Stable angina: It is the commonest form of angina. It can be triggered by stress or physical activity and usually only lasts a few minutes.
2. Unstable angina: It happens when you're...more

What is inguinal hernia?

A section of the intestine or fatty tissue may protrude through a weak area or rupture in the abdominal wall close to the groyne in a condition known as an inguinal hernia.

Types of inguinal hernia:

Direct inguinal hernia: this type of hernia is caused by a section of the intestine pushing through a weak spot in the abdominal wall and into the inguinal canal. Men are more likely than women to have this sort of hernia, and can be prese...more

What is hernia?

An organ or tissue that protrudes through the wall of the cavity that usually houses it is known as a hernia, a medical condition. Normally, this cavity would contain the organ or tissue.

Types of hernia:



Inguinal hernia: this type of hernia develops when a segment of the intestine pokes through a tear or weak spot in the muscle of the abdominal wall close to the groyne. Males are more frequently affected than females by this type ...more

What is hydrocele?

Hydrocele is a type of hernias which is caused when fluid accumulates in the tissue that surrounds a testicle. It may occur on one or both sides of the scrotum and the swelling can increase in size over time.

The fluid buildup results from a weakness in the wall of the scrotal sac or difficulties along the spermatic cord that carries sperm and fluids into and out of the testicle. Hydrocele is most common among newborns but can also occur among olde...more

आजकल की भागदौड़ भरी जिंदगी में व्यक्ति अपने शरीर का ध्यान रखने में लापरवाही बरतता है और उसे इस लापरवाही का खामियाजा भी उठाना पड़ता है। नतीजन, उनको शारीरिक दर्द जैसी समस्याओं का सामना करना पड़ता है। ऐसी ही एक समस्या है ग्रोइन दर्द, जो कई बार मामूली चोट के कारण भी उत्पन्न हो सकता है। तो चलिए हम आपको ग्रोइन दर्द के कारणों और लक्षणों के बारे में विस्तार से बताते हैं। साथ ही आपको इस समस्या से बचाव और निपटने के तरीकों के बारे में भी बताएंगे।

क्या होता है ग्रोइन दर्द
इस बात को समझने से पहले य...more

When there is freezing of skin due to the environment, there is injury, due to freezing, of the skin and the underlying tissues is called frostbite. There are stages of frostbite. Earliest stage is known as frostnip in which there is no permanent damage to tissue and layers of skin. ;

There are few symptoms like cold skin and itching feeling. After sometime symptoms are followed by numbness to inflammation and discoloration of skin. At late stage of frostbite the sym...more

Masturbation is also called a practice of self pleasure. It is the most common practice in men. About 95% of men in the world practice this act of self pleasure called masturbation. When we try anything often we get bored from it, same as with masturbation. When we use the same method or solo practice we get bored of it. So we need to understand it for a more satisfying result.

When you are at home or idle, taking biological chemical demands there are sexual thoughts of repeat...more

कई बार एक ही स्थिति में ज्यादा देर बैठने या लेटने से हमारे हाथों और पैरों में झुनझुनी का एहसास होता है। यह झुनझुनी कुछ देर तक ही रहती है। इस सनसनी को पेरेस्टेसिया के रूप में भी देखा जाता है। इसमें आपको चुभन, जलन, या सुई चुभने जैसा महसूस होता है।झुनझुनी के अलावा आपके हाथों और पैरों में या उसके आसपास सुन्न होने का एहसास, दर्द या कमजोरी भी लग सकती है। इसके पीछे कई कारण हो सकते हैं।सामान्य तौर पर शरीर में किसी तरह का दबाव, आघात, या नसों को नुकसान झुनझुनी पैदा कर सकता है। तो आइए जानते हैं कि किन वजहो...more

Drink always warm water, take steam inhalation twice daily and wash hands frequently stop roaming unnecessary is the key in the prevention of COVID-19 pandemic.

Some diseases like Bell s Palsy have a sudden onset. One moment everything is fine and the next, half your face feels paralysed. Bell s Palsy is a viral infection that causes temporary paralysis of one side of the face. The exact cause is unknown but this virus is said to be related to the herpes virus. The sudden onset of this condition can make a person believe that they have suffered a stroke and this condition can last for several months. Many people do not completely recover from this condi...more

The anterior cruciate ligament (acl) is a rope like connective tissue that gives support and stability to the knee, along with other related tissues. If you do not repair it, you can still perform many functions, and carry on with your life with little difficulty. However, surgery to correct the ligament tear is recommended if you do not want the injury to impede your sporting activities and want a 100% normal knee.

The acl reconstruction surgery can be performed in two ways, the arthro...more