Diabetes mellitus, which is commonly referred to as diabetes, results from the body's inability to produce enough insulin to properly regulate blood sugar levels. This lack of insulin can cause abnormally high levels of sugar in the blood, but not...
Musculoskeletal pain is a common ailment. Muscle, shoulder and leg discomfort are associated with a variety of conditions that range from the most benign, such as muscle overuse and inflammation, to morbidities like polymyalgias, systemic lupus...
According to the National Cancer Institute, tamoxifen works like estrogen in preserving bone strength while lowering the incidence of breast cancer both in previously diagnosed cancer patients and those deemed to be at risk for future cancer cell...
Ssciatica is a name given to pain felt in the back of the leg that radiates (travels) down the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is comprised of nerve fibers from L4, L5, S1, S2 and S3, according to "Anatomy of Human Movement: Structure and...
There are obvious causes of pain in the legs and thighs such as trauma. However, many causes are insidious and if left untreated have detrimental effects on a person's health. This is particularly true if symptoms are intermittent or gradual....
Leg blood clotting, also called deep vein thrombosis, involves components of the blood becoming unusually thick and sticking to the inside of the deep veins of the leg. Approximately half of people with leg blood clots do not develop symptoms,...
Degenerative spondylolisthesis is a medical condition in which the small bones in the spine, called vertebrae, slip out of place. This condition most frequently affects the vertebrae of the lower or lumbar back region and commonly occur in women...
According to "The 5-Minute Clinical Consult" textbook, 8 to 12 million people are affected by peripheral artery disease (PAD) or occlusive disease of the legs. Patients are predominately male and over the age of forty. There is a mortality rate...
Pain in your quadriceps, the group of large muscles at the front of your thigh that are responsible for straightening your knee, can literally stop you in your tracks. Although quadriceps pain most often results from a simple overuse or sports...
The National Cancer Institute projects colon cancer will affect over 100,000 Americans in 2010. Patients who develop this form of cancer may utilize colon cancer surgery, also called colectomy, as a form of treatment. The potential complications...
Meningitis, a medical condition caused by the inflammation of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord, can be caused by a viral, bacterial or fungal infection. The classic symptoms of meningitis, including flu-like symptoms, high fever and...
Let pain is an odd symptom resulting from a wheat allergy, but if you have arthritis, you may experience significant pain in your legs after eating wheat. According to the Center for Food Allergies, a food allergy can cause increased inflammation...
Your body needs vitamin B-12 for a number of important functions, including maintaining a healthy nervous system. If you have low B-12 levels, your nerves -- particularly those in your limbs -- are susceptible to nerve damage, which can result in...
Most women have an abnormal period at some point in their reproductive years. This may only last for one cycle and for others it may go on for a few. Women with conditions that make it more likely for their menstrual cycles to be abnormal may be...
Birth control pills taken before the menstrual cycle begins can be used to regulate the menstrual cycle, treat acne, PMS, menstrual cramping, endometriosis, heavy bleeding and polycystic ovary syndrome.The pill works by releasing a continuous low...
Sciatica describes symptoms of leg pain that may include tingling, weakness and numbness in the lower back. One of the causes is piriformis syndrome, a condition resulting in a pinched sciatic nerve. For most people, sciatica gets better on its...
Osteoporosis refers to a medical problem in which the bones are weak. The Mayo Clinic says that signs of osteoporosis include a stooped posture, a loss of height, back pain and a fracture of the hip, wrist or vertebra. In fact, some risk factors...
Knee and leg swelling are symptoms that either the muscles, tendons, ligaments or skeletal system involving the knee or leg is injured. Treatment is dependent on the cause of the swelling. According to the MayClinic.com, you can treat minor...
Running puts a lot of stress on the hip bones and joints. Hip pain can happen for people in all age groups. It is important to take the proper precautions when there is pain in the hip area. Hip pain can start off mild and become much more painful...
It may seem inconceivable your bone pain in your legs is linked to a sandwich that you ate for lunch, but if you have celiac disease, the two can be directly connected. Gluten is present in most of the forms of flour commonly used to make bread. A...
Leg pain is classified as pain that is felt anywhere from the hips down to the heels and can range in severity from a mild ache to debilitating sharp pain. Most leg pain is caused by damage to a bone, muscle, ligament or tendon, according to Mayo...
Maintaining your potassium blood levels is essential for a variety of reasons, including the functioning of all of the cells in your body. If you become deficient in this important mineral, you may experience a variety of adverse symptoms,...
Leg pain due to arterial disease can come on suddenly. Although medical treatment is available to control symptoms, the Medical News Today website states that the simplest answer lies within medically supervised exercise. Citing a February 2009...
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a serious problem in the United States, affecting an estimated 81 million Americans, according to the American Heart Association. CVD is a broad group of diseases involving the heart and blood vessels and is caused...
Lumbar spinal stenosis is a fairly common problem that affects older people. It usually starts to have an impact when people reach their 40s, and it can become common as the years go by. Spinal stenosis is the gradual narrowing of the spinal...
The University of Maryland Medical Center recognizes leg pain as a common symptom and complaint. Leg pain can result from sudden or long-term damage to muscles or bones and may also be due to other medical conditions. Certain medical conditions...
People with chronic pain in the leg can choose drug therapies and non-medicinal treatment options based on the cause of their leg strain. Symptoms of leg pain can arise from problems in the local muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints or bones, or...
Any weekend warrior whose physical activity level increases intermittently has experienced a variety of muscle aches. Pain in the back of the leg below the knee can be a simple annoyance or can be serious. There are a variety of possible causes...
Blood clots can form in the superficial veins of the leg, causing superficial or deep vein thrombophlebitis, or in the arteries. The normal function of a blood clot is to stop bleeding after a cut or other injury. Blood clots can form whenever...
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