Ever tried to put your shoes on only to realize your feet have become swollen? Swollen feet can sometimes be painful, but they’re usually just annoying, especially if you don’t know what caused them. The good news is that more often than not, swollen feet aren’t a cause for concern. However, it’s still important to ...click here to read more
Rheumatoid arthritis and Chikungunya virus have similar symptoms, which can cause misdiagnosis. Chikungunya virus is transmitted through mosquito bites and has spread across the Caribbean and Central and South America. The main symptom of Chikungunya virus is joint pain and swelling, which is also a characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers at Washington University School of ...click here to read more
If you have ever had lump behind ear, along with pain or swelling, you know how uncomfortable it can be. Many people think it is nothing to be concerned about, but it is important to understand the reason for a swollen lump behind ear, because while some cases can be minor, others are more serious. ...click here to read more
Heart attack causes muscle inflammation and swelling in two waves within a week of heart attack. Current notion is that myocardial edema – heart swelling – only occurs once after heart attack, but the new findings challenge this common belief and suggest it occurs in two waves post-heart attack. The researchers of the study believe ...click here to read more
A meniscus tear is a painful knee injury categorized by pain, swelling and stiffness, which can be influenced by body mass index (BMI) and obesity. A torn meniscus is a tear in the cartilage located on top of the tibia, which allows the femur to glide during knee movement. An MRI or knee arthroscopy will ...click here to read more
There are many reasons why our hands, legs, arms or feet may swell up. Sodium intake, bug bites and even an injury can all result in swelling of the skin. Another reason why our skin may swell is due to excess fluid trapped in the tissues of the body. When this occurs it is referred ...click here to read more
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