Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measurement of a person’s weight with respect to his or her height. It is more of an indicator than a direct measurement of a person’s total body fat. The BMI (Body Mass Index) is used to quickly and simply determine a person’s weight in regard to their height. BMI […]
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Back pain is an endemic these days. Mention back pain and you realize as if the whole world is suffering from some kind of back or neck trouble. And these days no age group or profession is spared. Different age groups have different causes of back pain. The young executive suffers from what is called […]
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For diagnosing a spinal cord injury the doctor has to get the detailed history of the patient and do a detailed examination to determine the level of injury. This is then confirmed with X rays, MRI and CT scan of the region of suspected injury. Detailed radiological study is needed to confirm the injury and […]
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The spinal cord is the continuation of the brain. It starts at the junction of the head with the neck. It further extends in a bony canal which is present within each vertebra. This canal is present throughout the vertebral column. The spinal cord extends till the junction of lumbar 1 and lumbar 2 vertebrae. […]
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Recent articles on accidents highlight that nearly 410 Indians die each day due to fatal injuries. They are majorly due to road accidents followed by falls or attacks. In all these aspects the most fatal injury is to the spinal cord and the brain. They are the power centres of the body and are responsible […]
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Creaking, ankles, knees and hips are not necessarily normal pains and aches that occur with age. The pain could be arthritis. Fortunately, medicines have a lot to provide from exercises and medications to alternative supplements and joint replacement. Whether it is achy joints, a twinge in our knee or pain from shoulder to our elbow, […]
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Women undergo many physiological transformations across different reproductive phases of life cycle. The transformations are linked to fluctuations in levels of essential hormones. The fall in concentration of the level of estrogen leads the bone to get brittle and susceptible to fracture and results in a condition known as osteoporosis. Estrogen hormone levels are highest […]
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In general words, Osteoporosis means loss of bone mass. Osteoporosis is most common cause of fractures in older age group. Osteoporosis is often known as ‘the silent thief’ because bone loss occurs without symptoms. Until a fracture occurs there are typically no symptoms. Bones may weaken to such a degree that a break may occur […]
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Bone Health is exceptionally important for all. Men and women post the age of 40 have to lay special emphasis on bone health as the risk of developing osteoporosis and suffering from bone thinning becomes higher. Women are at higher risk of developing bone health issues and suffering from the same. Nutrition and a special […]
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Joint pain can occur in both men and women but women are more frequently and severely affected than men. Women experience hormonal fluctuation so they are more vulnerable to joint pains . Also women are physiologically less equipped to deal with pain may be because they produce less ‘Endorphins’- The natural pain killers. Apart from […]
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The knee replacement surgery is one of the most complex surgeries that affects the patients a lot even after the surgery. Almost all the knee joint operations are problem-free, but around 1 person in every 20 may face complications after that which can be minor and can be successfully treated. As per the knee specialists […]
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Arthritis is a chronic condition caused by the inflammation in the joints. It can develop at any joint in the body, including the ankles , the knees, the hips, the wrists or elbows. Most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis. Obesity does not directly cause osteoarthritis, but it increases the amount of stress that the […]
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Juvenile idiopathic arthritis was previously known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA). It is a persistent, autoimmune, most common form of arthritis in children and adolescents with onset before age 16 lasting for more than 6 weeks. It is more common in females. Idiopathic refers to a condition with no defined cause. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis causes […]
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Arthritis affects many worldwide. The most common causes being – Primary or Degenerative arthritis. Secondary arthritis due to an underlying disease process such as inflammatory arthritis Pain due to arthritis is debilitating leading to loss of productive man hours .Initially the pain is usually mechanical in origin i.e. during walking, standing or any activity which […]
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Arthritis is the Inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness that can worsen with age. It affects almost all age groups most commonly the elderly and every joint of body is affected. There are over 100 identified (and the number is growing) types of arthritis. It ranges from those related to wear […]
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Arthritis is inflammation of the joints. It can affect one joint or multiple joints. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis, with different causes and treatment methods. Joint pain, stiffness, swelling and decreased range of motion around joints are the most common symptoms of arthritis. Joint Pain and Its Categories: It can be […]
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Our musculoskeletal system is made up of bones, muscles, and joints. The bones attach to each other at a joint. The ends of each bone is covered by a lining of smooth, protective cartilage . These cartilages act as a cushion between bones and protect it from rubbing against each other. Joints let us move […]
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Knee replacement has become the most common and safest form of joint replacement surgery. This can be attributed due to improvements in the science of knee replacement implants, experience of surgeons, and the growing population of knee replacement patients. Although public perception can be influenced by negative advertising and press, the fact is that knee replacement surgery […]
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Knee is that largest joint in the body. The knee is located at the juncture of three bones, the femur, the tibia and the patella. Knee can not only bend and flex, it can twist and rotate. Degeneration of the joint can occur as a result of trauma or from wear and tear over time. […]
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So, you’ve been having pains and joint stiffness for months, you’ve finally been diagnosed with arthritis and it hurts like hell whenever you try to do anything . No wonder you’re not in the best of moods. Life seems pretty hopeless, things are only going to get worse and you’re going to have more and more […]
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