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Musculoskeletal Disorders

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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are conditions that can affect your muscles, bones, and joints. This disorder is very common and risk of developing them increases with age. MSDs include: Tendinitis Carpal tunnel syndrome Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) Fibromyalgia Bone fractures The severity of MSDs can vary. In some cases, they cause pain and discomfort that interferes with everyday activities. Early diagnosis and treatment may help to ease symptoms. What are the symptoms of MSDs? Symptoms of MSDs can include: Recurrent pain Stiff joints Swelling Dull aches They can affect any major area of your musculoskeletal system, including the following: Neck,Shoulders,Wrists,Back,Hips,Legs,Knees,Feet In some cases, the symptoms of MSDs interfere with everyday activities like walking or typing. Risk of developing MSDs is affected by: Age,Occupation,Activity level,Lifestyle,Family history Certain a...

Stroke - Types, Symptoms and Treatment

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What is a stroke? The brain is one of the most important organs in the human body. It serves as a control center for almost all of the systems in the body. In order for it to receive the nutrients and oxygen it needs to function, the cardiovascular system delivers blood to areas around the brain. A stroke occurs when the supply of blood to the brain is either interrupted or reduced. When this happens, the brain does not get enough oxygen or nutrients, and brain cells start to die. What Are the Symptoms of Stroke? Most common symptoms of a stroke are: Weakness or numbness of the face, leg, or arm on one side of the body. Sudden, severe headache with unknown cause. Loss of balance cause difficulty in walking. Loss of vision. Loss of speech, feels difficult to talk or difficult to understand what others saying. Types There are three main types of stroke: Ischemic stroke: Ischemic stroke occurs when a blood clot forms in the brain so tha...

Neurogenic bladder

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The normal task of the urinary bladder is to discharge and store urine in a controlled and coordinated manner.This activity is regulated by the central and peripheral nervous systems. Neurogenic bladder is a condition in which any damage with the nervous system affect the bladder and urination. People suffered with neurogenic bladder loss control of their bladder which prevents the bladder from emptying properly. Symptoms Neurogenic bladder symptoms range from detrusor underactivity to overactivity depending on the damage with the nervous system. The urinary sphincter also may be affected, resulting in sphincter underactivity or overactivity and loss of sphincter coordination with bladder function. Urinating in small amounts, but frequently (eight times or more per day). Problems urinating and fully emptying the bladder. Urgency to urinate. Loss of bladder control. Symptoms of an underactive bladder include: Bladder filling beyond normal capa...