Definition What are the Causes of Swan Neck Deformity? Symptoms of Swan Neck Deformity Staging Type 1: PIP joint is flexible in every position of the MCP joint.Type 2: PIP joint flexion is restricted in some positions of the MCP joint.Type 3: PIP joint flexion is restricted irrespective of the position of the MCP joint.Type…
Which types of arthritis does Dactylitis occur with? Symptoms of Dactylitis Dactylitis causes Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) There are five types of PsA: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) Reactive arthritis The bacteria that often for causing reactive arthritis are: This type of arthritis can also cause: Sickle cell disease (SCD) Other early SCD symptoms include: Other causes The…
What is oligoarthritis? In Latin, “oligo” means “few.” If you have oligoarthritis, you have fewer than five joints affected by arthritis. Oligoarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis formerly called pauciarthritis or pauciarticular-onset juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is defined as juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) including fewer than five joints. It is the most common subgroup, constituting approximately 50 %…
What is tibialis anterior tendonitis? Tibialis anterior tendonitis is an injury of the anterior tibialis tendon in the front of the ankle where it meets the foot. The tibialis anterior is a muscle that lies at the front of the tibia bone and attaches to several bones in the foot via the anterior tibialis tendon….
What is a Fibromyalgia Pressure Point? The pressure point of fibromyalgia describes sensitive areas on the body that become painful with a high amount of pressure on the area. What is fibromyalgia? What are the pressure points? What Causes Pressure Points? Why Are Pressure Points No Longer Counted Today? The newest criteria for diagnosing fibromyalgia…
What is dyspnea (shortness of breath)? What are paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND) and sighing of dyspnea? What is the contrast between dyspnea and shortness of breath? What is acute and chronic dyspnea? Acute dyspnea Chronic dyspnea Who gets dyspnea? As it has so many causes, shortness of breath is very usual. But you might be…
What is a respiratory infection? What is an upper respiratory infection? These infections harm your sinuses and throat. Upper respiratory infections include: What is a lower respiratory infection? A lower respiratory infection harms the airways and lungs. In general, lower respiratory infections last longer and are more severe. These infections involve: What causes upper respiratory…
What is pott’s paraplegia? Pott’s paraplegia resulting in severe spinal deformity is a disastrous complication, which is difficult to treat by chemotherapy alone and by surgical decompression. It is commonly accepted that Pott’s paraplegia in early spinal tuberculosis can be cured effectively through chemotherapy alone. Tuberculous spondylitis known as Pott’s disease refers to vertebral body…
What is bronchospasm? What does bronchospasm feel like? Who gets bronchospams? How common is bronchospasm? What is the difference between bronchospasm, laryngospasm, and asthma? Laryngospasm vs bronchospasm Bronchospasm vs asthma What are the symptoms of bronchospasm? Other bronchospasm symptoms involve: What causes bronchospasm? Anytime your airways are annoyed or swollen, it can cause bronchospasm. Any…
What is atelectasis? What is the difference between atelectasis and pneumothorax? What does atelectasis indicate? Who is at risk for atelectasis? You are at a higher risk for atelectasis if you have: What are the three types of atelectasis? Compressive atelectasis Resorptive/obstructive atelectasis Contraction atelectasis Other types of atelectasis What are the symptoms of atelectasis?…
