There are a total of three bones in your shoulder. The clavicle, humerus, and scapula. They all serve their own essential role in keeping your shoulder in place. The ball and socket fit together snuggly so that your arm stays attached to your torso because a dislocation isn’t very fun as most athletes can tell […]
Conditions
14 Common Symptoms of Eye Ulcer
An eye ulcer is a rare condition that fewer than 200,000 people get in the US. It is an inflammation of the outer layer of the eye, which causes pain. It is a treatable condition if it’s treated early. A medical professional is the only person who can treat it. Home remedies won’t take the […]
15 Common Causes of Prickly Heat Rash
Prickly heat rash is the colloquial name used to refer to a condition known as miliaria Rubra. It gets its name due to the fact that the rash it produces will often feel both warm and prickly. It can also feel like a stinging sensation for some patients. Prickly heat generally resolves itself after some […]
15 Common Causes of Spiral Fracture
Spiral fractures are most commonly caused by sports injuries; however, there are other situations where spiral or torsion (twisting) fractures can occur. Because of the nature of the injury, spiral fractures splinter the bone and the result is extremely sharp edges and points that will most likely need to be remedied through surgical intervention. Spiral […]
14 Common Causes of Stress Fracture
The words fracture probably brings to mind images of horribly broken bones, thick white cast, or some other horrible image. While any amount of blunt force or sustained pressure can cause a break, you can also fracture your bones in other ways. A stress fracture is no less painful or dangerous, though it is obtained […]
14 Common Symptoms of Dysphagia
Dysphagia is a condition that makes it difficult to swallow. When this occurs, it takes longer for food and liquid to move from your mouth to your esophagus. Pain may occur as well when you have dysphagia. The condition can be treated at home by taking your time eating your foods and changing the kinds […]