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Pain Behind Knee : Causes and Treatment

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Pain behind the knee is one of the most common orthopedic issues people face today. The knee acts like the body’s suspension system carrying in the weight of the body while providing for its mobility. Strenuous physical exertions can put immense stress on the anatomy of the knees making them prone to injury. Without intervention, some causes of knee injury can progress to severe leg problems which can leave you immobile and in severe pain. The back of the knee is often the origin of pain because it is where cartilages, tendons, and muscles are located. The good news is you do not have to suffer pain behind the knee forever. Causes of Pain in the back of the knee There are several causes of pain behind the knee. The most common of which is a popliteal cyst (also called baker’s cyst). This is often the cause of pain when bending or squatting. Tear in the cartilage or arthritis can lead to a baker’s cyst. As fluid fills in the space between the tears in the tendons you will find it dif...
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Misconceptions About Traumatic Brain Injuries

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  O ver 1.5 million people a year suffer from a traumatic brain injury (called a TBI). But despite the fairly common nature of the injury, many people don't completely understand exactly what a traumatic brain injury is. A TBI is defined by the CDC as any injury-a bump, blow, or penetration-that affects the activity of the brain, either for the short or long term. Traumatic brain injuries can range in severity from mild (often displayed as a concussion) to severe injuries that can cause amnesia or a coma. There are many misconceptions about traumatic brain injuries. The three most common include: 1) You Must Strike Your Head to Sustain a Brain Injury : A common misperception is that you must strike your head to sustain a TBI. In fact, the brain can be injured even if there is no direct impact or penetration to the skull. Instead, the brain can also be injured by general impact to the body which could be violent enough to cause the brain to move forcefully within the skull, thus lea...
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Things To Help With IVF - Changing Your Diet

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One of the preparatory steps for IVF is to change one's diet to increase the child's chance of success. Other preparatory steps include alternative therapies, stress management, and understanding the stages of the procedure. Diet affects all aspects of our health and well-being, including fertility. The right diet is important for successful pregnancies and to reduce the risk of hormonal imbalance. Some foods can reduce fertility as well. If you are planning on having IVF, your diet should be modified at least three months before starting. If not, just go for it! Changes to your diet will help the process anyway. It is important to know how certain substances can affect you. Alcohol and tobacco are two of these substances. With IVF, it's advised to not drink alcohol or smoke because the processes would be adversely affected. Why immediate alcohol consumption should be avoided Drinking alcohol can reduce fertility and drinking less will increase the chance of pregnancy. Drin...
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Risk factors for a Heart Attack

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When there are several thousand cars on the roads, only a few face accidents. Cars with faulty brakes, misaligned gears, or tires have a higher risk of an accident. Additionally, extensive clinical and statistical studies have identified several factors that increase the risk of coronary heart disease and heart attack. The main risk factors are those that research has shown to significantly increase the risk of heart and vascular (cardiovascular) disease. Other minor factors are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, but their importance and prevalence are not yet precisely determined. They are called contributing risk factors.  First aid treatment for heart attack is to take a dose of aspirin. This medicine loosens the platelets and makes them less sticky. By doing so, blood clotting can be minimized and artery blockage can be avoided. Another important thing to remember is to take sufficient rest. Also, the higher the level of each risk factor, the higher t...
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Best Treatment for a Hemorrhoid problem!

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Two of the main risk factors for hemorrhoid problems are sitting for long hours without getting up and moving around and low fiber diets that lead to infrequent bowel movements and hardened stool. The processed foods that make up most of the diet of industrialized societies are very low in fiber. Today's sedentary lifestyles, low fiber diet and the need to spend endless hours sitting at desks, in front of computers or driving, work to make us all candidates for hemorrhoids problems. The first reaction that most of us have to symptoms of (developing) hemorrhoids is to either ignore it or go out and buy some over-the-counter cream or ointment to apply to alleviate the pain and discomfort. Treating this casually is a mistake. The best time to deal with hemorrhoids problems is early-on, when the first symptoms appear. The best treatment for piles will be one that leads to a long-term, permanent cure for your hemorrhoids problem. Don't let yourself be trapped into becoming a foreve...
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What happens in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit?

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  The  NICU   Neonatal Intensive Care Unit  is set up for neonates who require constant care, they might be suffering from illness or are severely underweight. Neonates are newborn babies under the one-month-old, during this period their livers and lungs are still developing to adapt to the new environment. There are many situations that lead to the baby being admitted to the NICU Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, below are just some instances. Babies born prematurely or severely underweight are the usual reasons of admission. Severely underweight babies are unable to insulate themselves from coldness, and the swaddling is not enough to keep them warm. Babies born more than three weeks before due are considered as premature babies, they usually have underdeveloped lungs and liver. Mothers who are taking medications or illicit drugs during conception will find that newborn babies will suffer from withdrawal. It is known that morphine, alcohol, and benzodiazepines are drug...
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Kidney Stone Removal Treatment

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  How to dissolve kidney stones The best way to dissolve kidney stones is to use treatment methods that are suitable for the type of stones you have developed. Since cystine, calcium, uric acid, and struvite stones are different from one another, you have to be familiar about the treatment options recommended for the particular stone formations in your kidney. This way, you can easily cure your kidney problem without exposing yourself to further health risks. Calcium oxalate stones Calcium oxalate stones are usually formed due to the excessive amounts of calcium in the body. Although calcium plays a huge role in keeping a healthy diet, too much of it can become trapped and crystallized in your kidneys. Usually, water pills are prescribed to patients who are suffering from calcium oxalate stones. Diuretics can dissolve kidney stone crystals by increasing your urinary volume and decreasing calcium restrictions. Patients who do not respond well to water pills are required to limit the...
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