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Vomiting and nausea The bursa is a sac filled with lubricating fluid, located between tissues such as bone, muscle, tendons, and skin, that decreases rubbing, friction, and irritation. Bursitis is the inflammation or irritation of the bursa. There are more than 150 bursae in the human body. Bursitis most often affects the bursa at joints […]

Gout is characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, redness and tenderness in joints, often the joint at the base of the big toe. Gout — a complex form of arthritis — can affect anyone. Men are more likely to get gout, but women become increasingly susceptible to gout after menopause. Gout is caused by […]

Osteoporosis means “porous bone.” Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by a decrease in bone density. Bones become weak and brittle. Osteoporosis-related fractures most commonly occur in the hip, wrist or spine. Osteoporosis affects men and women of all races. But especially older women who are past menopause are at highest risk RISK FACTORS:Factors that can […]

Osteoarthritis(OA) is the most common form of arthritis affecting millions of people worldwide. In osteoarthritis, the top layer of cartilage breaks down and wears away. This allows bones under the cartilage to rub together. The rubbing causes pain, swelling, and loss of motion of the joint. Over time, the joint may lose its normal shape. […]

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-lasting autoimmune disorder that primarily affects joints. It typically results in warm, swollen, and painful joints. Pain and stiffness often worsen following rest. Most commonly, the wrist and hands are involved, with the same joints typically involved on both sides of the body. The disease may also affect other parts […]

Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis, is an inflammation of the tendons that join the forearm muscles on the outside of the elbow. It is a painful condition of the elbow caused by overuse. Not surprisingly, playing tennis or other racquet sports can cause this condition. However, despite the name several other sports and activities can […]

Lumbar Spondylitis or spondylitis is a condition where there is an inflammation of lumbar (lower vertebral) spine, popularly called as Back ache. The inflammation can be mild, moderate or severe leading to a range of severity of symptoms. There is not only inflammation of the vertebra but also some amount of fusing, which gives painful […]

Sprains and strains are used interchangeably to describe everything from a twisted ankle to a pulled hamstring, but they are two specific injuries. A sprain is a stretch or tear in a ligament (the bands of fibrous tissue that connect our bones at the joints).A strain is also a stretch or tear, this time affecting […]

Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a genetic disorder that weakens the muscles that help the body to move. Muscular dystrophies are characterized by progressive skeletal muscle weakness, defects in muscle proteins, and the death of muscle cells and tissue. People with MD have incorrect or missing information in their genes, which prevents them from making the […]

Myalgia or muscle pain is not a medical disorder but is a symptom of an existing underlying condition. Almost everybody has experienced discomfort in their muscles at some point. Because there is muscle tissue in nearly all parts of the body, this type of pain can be felt practically anywhere. CAUSES:The most common cause is […]

WHAT IS BURSITIS ???? Vomiting and nauseaThe bursa is a sac filled with lubricating fluid, located between tissues such as bone, muscle, tendons, and skin, that decreases rubbing, friction, and irritation. Bursitis is the inflammation or irritation of the bursa. There are more than 150 bursae in the human body. Bursitis most often affects the […]

It is a chronic condition caused by inflammation in the vertebrae (the bones of the spine). Ankylosing Spondylitis is a form of spinal arthritis. The spine’s bones (vertebrae) may grow or fuse together, resulting in a rigid spine. These changes may be mild or severe, and may lead to a stooped-over posture. Early diagnosis and […]