Restless leg syndrome is a condition that causes discomfort and overwhelming urge to move the legs especially while lying or sitting down. It affects sleeping, and sometimes results to insomnia and makes traveling long distances in trains, planes and car very difficult. Symptoms of restless leg syndrome Uncomfortable sensations in the legs and sometimes affects …
Foot drop results to difficulty lifting the front area of the foot. It results in dragging foot when walking. It is a symptom of underlying neurological, muscular or anatomical condition. To avoid dragging the toes, the knees are lifted higher than the normal or swing the leg in a wide arch. This condition can develop …
Esophageal spasms are condition where the contractions of the esophagus are uncoordinated, irregular and sometimes the contractions are strong. Generally, the esophagus is the tube which attaches the stomach to the mouth. Contractions usually happen is the esophagus which makes food from the mouth to move to the stomach. Furthermore, the contractions happen in regular …
Blood clot in the arm is deep vein thrombosis where there is a build up of blood in the deep vein in the arms. This condition is usually common in pregnant women, lengthy immobility as well as smoking. Blood clots are semi-solid mass of blood. Blood clotting is required to stop bleeding when there is …
A bruised heel is a contusion or bruising of the tissue found under the heel. A heel bruise is a painful injury that can be due to an acute injury or due to continuous impact on the foot. Generally, moderate injury can cause bruising of the fat pad that surrounds the calcaneus. Recurrent injuries can …
A toe spasm is a condition where there is jerking or cramping sensation in any of the toes in the foot. A spasm is caused by contractions of the muscles. It can be due to poor circulation, nerve damage and deficiencies of nutrients in the body. A toe spasm usually happens on its own or …
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