Bell’s palsy is a condition involving partial or complete weakening or paralysis of the face. Generally, it damages the facial nerve on one side of the face and causes the face to droop. Furthermore, it affects production of tears and saliva and the sense of smell. In addition, this condition can happen suddenly and sometimes …
Spinal stenosis is a condition where the spine becomes narrow in several areas and cause stressing the spinal cord. Generally, it causes muscle weakness in the back and spine and nerve pain. Wear and tear changes in the spine due to osteoarthritis usually cause spinal stenosis. Symptoms of spinal stenosis Cervical stenosis At first, weakness …
Cervical bulging disc is a condition where the vertebral disc bulges into the spinal canal and compress the nerve. Generally, disc bulges usually happen naturally with the aging of a person. In addition, the disc functions in cushioning the spaces between the cervical vertebrae and the bones protecting the spinal cord in the neck. If …
A stress fracture is a small crack in the bone due to stress or repetitive force usually caused by overusing of the bone. It causes discomfort especially the weight-bearing bones in the foot and lower leg is susceptible to this condition. It is due to the repetitive forces absorbed during running, walking and jumping. Stress …
A frontal headache is pain that can be felt across the forehead. It is in one area or spread across the whole forehead and the entire face. This headache can last for days or weeks. Causes of frontal headaches Straining the eyes due to overuse of the eyes, looking at bright lights The sinus cavity …
A fever blister is a condition caused by herpes simplex virus type 1. The virus is transmitted from person to person by entering through a break or cut in the skin around or inside the mouth. It can also be spread by direct contact with the fever blister or touching the infected fluid which is …
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