...(strep throat) caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes. **Symptoms of Rheumatic Fever:** * Joint pain and swelling, especially in the knees, ankles, elbows, and wrists * Fever * Muscle weakness...
**What are Blood Test Results?** **Introduction** Blood tests are medical procedures that analyze the composition of your blood. They provide valuable information about your overall health, detect diseases, monitor medical...
...Surgical procedures can be performed as part of the treatment for conditions and trauma-related injuries that affect the diaphragm, which is a large, dome-shaped muscle positioned right below the lungs...
...the day Snoring Making abnormal noises during sleep Making abnormal muscle activities such as twitching the eyes Holding the breath during sleep, then gasping or snorting out A polysomnography monitors...
...headache * Muscle and joint pain (especially in the back, legs, and behind the eyes) * Nausea and vomiting * Rash (typically appears 2-5 days after the onset of fever)...
...the tissues, tendons, joints, muscles, bones, and ligaments. The knee is a joint that connects the two major bones in the leg. These are the tibia (shin bone), which is...
...techniques to improve flexibility, reduce pain, and enhance movement. * **Exercise therapy:** Prescribed exercises to strengthen muscles, improve range of motion, and increase endurance. * **Electrotherapy:** Use of electrical currents...
...defect affects the muscle that divides the left and right ventricles, and can be present at birth or develop over time. VSD Closure is a minimally invasive surgical procedure designed...
...Willi, PWS is characterized by: Low muscle tone Below-average growth in infancy Excessive appetite Low muscle mass in adulthood 2. Symptoms of Prader-Willi Syndrome Infancy and Early Childhood Hypotonia (reduced...
...the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), a muscle that acts as a valve between the stomach and esophagus, becomes weakened or relaxes too often. This allows stomach contents to flow back...