What's Wrong With Me?
I noticed a red, itchy rash with a red circle center that looks like a bull's eye. I'm pretty sure I was bit by a tick when I went hiking.
What is Lyme Disease
To diagnose this condition, a visual inspection of the spine will disclose excessive curve in the thoracic region. Radiographs and imaging confirm the curvature of the thoracic spine and wedging of the anterior aspect of the vertebral bodies.
What is Kyphosis?
Recommended treatment for this condition includes elevation and rest of the affected limb. Applying ice and immobilization of the limb with a bandage, soft cast or splint may help with the symptoms and recovery. An anti-inflammatory medication may be recommended to control pain and inflammation.
What is a Strain and Sprain?
Like this question, in this type of fracture the overlying skin remains intact.
What is a closed or simple fracture?
I've overdone it and am not experiencing an injury of a tendon, muscle or tissue.
What is a Strain?
My bones are becoming increasingly soft, flexible, and deformed. I'm feeling fatigue, progressive stiffness, with tender and painful bones. I have backaches, muscle twitches and cramps, and I have difficulty standing up. In adults this is called osteomalacia but in children it has a different name.
What is Rickets?
This condition has no specific lab or imaging test to diagnose it as many medical conditions can cause pain in multiple areas of the body. According to the mayo Clinic, if a patient exhibits widespread pain lasting at least 3 months that is considered a key factor in diagnosing this condition.
What is Fibromyalgia?
If caused by pregnancy, delivering the baby resolves the condition. When obesity is the cause, weight loss and exercise are beneficial. Additional treatment may include the use of a brace. If severe, spinal fusion and displacement osteotomy are considered.
What is Lordosis?
This describes a fracture on one side of the bone and the other side is bent.
What is a Greenstick fracture?
This acute tear of a ligament is classified in terms of first-, second- and third-degree or grade.
What is a Sprain?