A tumour is a swelling of the shoulder due to an abnormal growth of tissue. Tumours are of two varieties. Benign tumours are harmless growths. They will not cause any harm if left untreated. Malignant tumours can sometimes be a threat to our health if not addressed in time. Fortunately, many malignant tumours of the […]
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Stiffness affects various joints in the body. Arthritis may also affect the elbow joint and the symptoms include swelling, pain, stiffness, and malformation all of which interfere with use of the elbow. Who develops stiffness? Stiffness may affect people of all ages. The most common cause is wear-and-tear, as you age you are more prone
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A tumour is a swelling of the shoulder due to an abnormal growth of tissue. Tumours are of two varieties. Benign tumours are harmless growths. They will not cause any harm if left untreated. Malignant tumours can sometimes be a threat to our health if not addressed in time. Fortunately, many malignant tumours of the
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Gout is a medical term for symptomatic hyperuricemia. Hyperuricemia is a condition where the uric acid level in the blood is beyond the normal limit for the age and sex. Uric acid is a salt found in the blood which is a breakdown product of protein in the blood which is excreted in the urine.
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The term arthritis literally means inflammation of a joint, but is generally used to describe any condition in which there is damage to the cartilage. Damage of the cartilage in the knee joint causes knee arthritis. Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury. The warning signs that inflammation presents are redness, swelling, heat and
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The knee is stabilized by 4 main ligaments. The 2 central ligaments are in the form of a cross and are called the cruciate ligaments. The ligament in front that stabilizes the knee from slipping to the front is called the anterior cruciate ligament or ACL. The one at the back of the knee that
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