Bone & Muscle Problems Signs & Symptoms * Pain ranging from dull to severe. Increased pain with movement. * Numbness. Weakness. Tenderness. * Stiffness. Swelling. Causes There are many causes of arm and/or hand pain. Common causes are: * Arthritis. Repetitive motion injuries (RMIs), such as carpal tunnel syndrome. * Circulation problems, such as angina […]
Bone & Muscle Problems Arthritis refers to over 100 disorders that affect the joints or areas around the joints. It is a common chronic health problem and occurs in people of all ethnic groups. In the U.S., arthritis is the most common cause of disability. The risk for arthritis increases with aging. More than 1
Respiratory conditions Asthma is a chronic disease that causes the airways to narrow. Airflow is limited due to inflammation in the airways. General Information Symptoms * A cough lasts more than a week. Coughing may be the only symptom. It often occurs at night or early in the morning. * Shortness of breath. Breathing gets
Children’s Health Signs & Symptoms A lot of children get asthma. Asthma cuts down the air flow in the lungs. This makes it hard to breathe. These are all symptoms of asthma: * Chronic coughing. * Trouble breathing. * Tight feeling in the chest. * Wheezing. (Note: Other things can cause wheezing, too. Something may
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Skin Conditions Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection. It usually affects the skin between the toes. Signs & Symptoms * Moist, soft, red or gray- white scales on the feet, especially between the toes. * Cracked, peeling, dead skin areas. * Itching. * Sometimes small blisters on the feet. Causes People usually pick up the
Pregnancy & Prenatal Care It is very special to have a baby! Having a baby brings much joy! It also brings many changes. Your moods are apt to be very strong for the first few weeks after your baby is born. It is common to feel angry or worried. It is also common to feel
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Bone & Muscle Problems Back pain can be sharp, dull, acute, or chronic. It can be felt on one or both sides of the back. Causes Low Back Problems Back pain occurs most often in the lower back. That is where the human body absorbs the most weight and stress. About half of working age
Bone & Muscle Problems Back pain can be caused by many different things. The most common cause of back pain is muscle strain to the lower back. Using correct posture puts minimum stress on the joints. This reduces the risk of injury and osteoporosis. For correct posture, keep your ears, shoulders and hips in a
Pregnancy & Prenatal Care Causes Pregnant women get backaches because: * The growing uterus and extra weight pull the body forward. Standing this way can strain the back muscles. * Hormones are released during pregnancy. These make the ligaments soften and stretch. Ligaments are tissues that surround and support the joints. * Joints in the
Dental & Mouth Concerns Bad breath (halitosis) is a social concern. It can be a health issue, too. Signs & Symptoms * A bad odor from the mouth. To detect this, wipe the back of your tongue with a piece of white, sterile gauze. After 5 minutes, smell the gauze for an odor. * An
