Wednesday, 20 February 2019

SLIP DISC

A slipped disc can occur in any region of your spine: lumbar, thoracic, or cervical. But it’s more common for you to experience it in your lower or lumbar back region.




Cervical or neck slipped disc symptoms:
  • Numbness, tingling, or weakness in your shoulder, neck, arms, or hands
  • Pain experienced in your shoulder, neck, arms, or hands
  • Muscle weakness
  • Usually, symptoms increase with movement
  • Pain on one side of your body
  • Sciatica or nerve root pain
  • Pain worsens at night 
Lumbar or lower back slipped disc symptoms:
  • Pain experienced in your buttocks, legs, or knees
  • Numbness, tingling, or weakness in your buttocks, back, legs, or feet
  • Issues controlling your bowel or bladder movements
  • Muscle weakness
  • Pain on one side of your body
  • Sciatica or nerve root pain
  • Usually, symptoms increase with movement such as coughing
  • Pain worsens at night

Wednesday, 23 January 2019

COMPARTMENT SYNDROME

Compartment syndrome occurs when excessive pressure builds up inside an enclosed muscle space in the body. Compartment syndrome usually results from bleeding or swelling after an injury. The dangerously high pressure in compartment syndrome impedes the flow of blood to and from the affected tissues. Acute compartment syndrome is the most common type of compartment syndrome. About three-quarters of the time, acute compartment syndrome is caused by a broken leg or arm. Acute compartment syndrome develops rapidly over hours or days.






Compartment syndrome can develop from the fracture itself, due to pressure from bleeding and edema. Or compartment syndrome may occur later, as a result of treatment for the fracture

Wednesday, 16 January 2019

CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME

CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME (CFS) is a complicated disorder characterized by extreme fatigue that can't be explained by any underlying medical condition. The fatigue may worsen with physical or mental activity, but doesn't improve with rest. The cause of chronic fatigue syndrome is unknown, although there are many theories — ranging from viral infections to psychological stress. Some experts believe chronic fatigue syndrome might be triggered by a combination of factors. 

Symptoms 
#Fatigue 
#Loss of memory or concentration 
#Sore throat 
#Enlarged lymph nodes in your neck or armpits 
#Unexplained muscle or joint pain 
#Headaches 
#Unrefreshing sleep 
#Extreme exhaustion lasting more than 24 hours after physical or mental exercise


Monday, 17 December 2018

DISCOID MENISCUS


DISCOID MENISCUS - Every knee has a medial and lateral meniscus which are C-shaped pieces of fibrocartilage that absorb stress and act as cushions between the bones at the knee. At birth, the meniscus is not C-shaped, but discoid. With growth and walking, the discoid meniscus evolves into its normal C-shape. In some children, the lateral meniscus continues to stay discoid with growth. The incidence is approximately 3-5% of the population.





The most common presentation is a 6 to 8-year-old child with a "snapping" or a "clicking" in their knee as they walk. However, it is also possible for the onset to occur in early adolescent years when a child's sporting activities increase. A discoid meniscus is usually pain-free, and the clicking noise is what is noticed. In some instances, as the child grows older, the click increases and may cause recurrent locking, where they are unable to straighten or bend their knee fully. This will commonly also manifest as pain in the knee.