Deep venous thrombosis, or DVT, is a known complication of knee fractures. "Knee fractures" refer specifically to fractures of the distal femur, patella, or proximal tibia. These fractures are associated with increased clotting risk due to the...
Crackles in the lungs, most often described as a “popping” sound, originate in the airway. The crackling noise comes from a blocked airway that opens suddenly, which causes the sound to reverberate through the airway. Crackles are...
A dowager's hump refers to a rounding of the upper back due to a curvature of the thoracic spine. Although the term dowager means an elderly woman, men and younger women also can get dowager's humps. Osteoporosis is the usual cause, and in...
A panic attack manifests in different ways for different people. While some experience a feeling of anxiety and worry, others feel an increased heart rate and some others might have headaches, dizziness and trouble swallowing. No matter how your...
An upset stomach is one of the most common childhood complaints, as well as one of the most frustrating for parents. A young child may not be able to articulate just how his stomach hurts, making treatment difficult. Nausea and vomiting due to...
Your spinal column and its supporting muscles, ligaments and tendons were designed for fluid movement. Injuries and muscle imbalances limit spinal movement and potentially cause pain. Static stretching exercises, which involve holding a stretch...
