Type 2 Diabetes
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Type 2 Diabetes

Definition The most common form of diabetes, known as type 2, is a condition caused by high levels of blood glucose, or blood sugar. Your primary energy source, blood glucose, comes primarily from the food you eat. The pancreas produces the hormone insulin, which helps the digestion of glucose by your cells for use as energy….

Causes of Edema
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Causes of Edema

Introduction Edema refers to swelling occurring in various parts of the body, most commonly the lower extremities, due to fluid accumulation in the tissues. This excess fluid congestion results from physiological dysfunction that upsets the complex balance within the cardiovascular system and fluid regulation mechanisms in the body. Edema itself is not a singular disease…

Bee Sting Swelling
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Bee Sting Swelling

Introduction A Bee Sting can cause reactions ranging from temporary localized pain and swelling to severe and extensive swelling requiring emergency care. Bee stings occur when a bee injects venom through its stinger into the skin of its victim. While a typical reaction results in minor swelling, redness, and pain at the site of the…

Patellar Fracture
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Patellar Fracture

Introduction What occurs if the patella cracks or fractures? Anatomy Surfaces Borders and Muscle Attachments Apex Ossification Functions of the patella Types of Patellar Fractures Causes of Patellar Fracture Symptoms of Patellar Fracture Diagnosis Physical Exam Treatment of Patellar Fracture Initial Treatment General Treatment Non- Surgical Treatment Surgical Treatment Surgical Procedures Physiotherapy Treatment Recovery Complications…

Facial Swelling

Facial Swelling

Introduction Facial swelling refers to inflammation or fluid accumulation in the face, leading to enlarged facial features like puffy cheeks, lips, or around the eyes. This swelling emerges gradually or rapidly and is usually a symptom indicating a more serious problem rather than a stand-alone condition. Facial swelling should not be ignored as it can…

Sore Tongue
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Sore Tongue

What Is a Sore Tongue? A sore tongue is when any pain or discomfort in all or part of the tongue that leads to tongue soreness. The nervous system responds to inflammation or tissue injury by producing the sensation of pain. You can experience a dull, tingling, burning, or stabbing feeling if your tongue is…

Swollen Feet with Diabetes
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Swollen Feet with Diabetes

Introduction If you have diabetes, you may sometimes notice your feet becoming swollen or puffy. This swelling, medically known as edema, occurs when excess fluid accumulates in the tissues of your feet and ankles. Although occasional minor swelling can happen to anyone, having persistently swollen feet with diabetes is a problematic sign that needs medical…

Postpartum Swelling

Postpartum Swelling

Introduction It’s common for new mothers to look down at their fingers, toes, or legs after giving birth and wonder why they suddenly look like they are swelling up. This phenomenon has an explanation though – postpartum swelling is experienced by about 80% of women in the first week after having a baby. And while…