Ankle Bones
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Anatomy of Ankle

ByAkshit Virani

Overview The ankle is one of the most versatile and hardworking joints in the human body. It smoothly adjusts with each step to absorb shock, adapt to uneven terrain, and provide the stability and mobility necessary for activities from walking to jumping. Comprised of an intricate network of bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, muscles, nerves, and…

Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
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Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)

ByNitesh Patel - Physiotherapist

What is Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome? Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), also known as Pickwickian syndrome, is a medical condition characterized by a combination of obesity and hypoventilation (inadequate breathing). This disorder primarily affects individuals with obesity and involves abnormal respiratory function, resulting in elevated carbon dioxide (CO2) levels and low oxygen levels in the blood. OHS…

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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) Medical Treatment

ByDr.Mahi Thakkar

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is an inner-ear illness. A person with BPPV feels a sudden spinning feeling when they move their head. BPPV is not indicative of a significant condition. If it does not go away on its own after six weeks, a simple in-office surgery can help alleviate your discomfort. Overview What is the…

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Tension Headache

ByDr.Krupa Goriya

A tension headache is one of the most common types of headaches experienced by individuals. Characterized by a dull, persistent pain that often feels like a tight band around the head, tension headaches can range from mild to moderate in intensity. A tension headache may feel like a tight ring around your forehead. Most people…

Type 1 diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes

ByDhruval Rathod

What is Type 1 Diabetes? Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition in which your body’s immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in your pancreas. The pancreas produces little or no insulin when this disease is present. The hormone insulin is what the body uses to let glucose, or sugar, into…

swollen knee
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Swollen Knee

ByNitesh Patel - Physiotherapist

What is a Swollen Knee? When extra fluid builds up in or around your knee joint, it can cause a swollen knee. This condition may be referred to by medical professionals as a knee joint effusion (uh-FU-zhun). Trauma, overuse injuries, or an underlying illness or condition can all cause a swollen knee. Your healthcare professional…

Periodontal Abscess

Periodontal Abscess

ByDr.Krupa Goriya

A periodontal abscess is a pus-filled pocket seen in the gum tissues. It seems to be a tiny red ball coming from the inflamed gum tissue. Serious gum disease (periodontitis), which pulls the gums away from the teeth, can result in an abscess. Deep spaces are left for germs to proliferate in as a result….

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Wrist Sprain: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery Tips

ByPriti Tirgar

A Wrist Sprain is defined as a Stretching or pulling of tissues (ligaments) attaching wrist bones and joints in the wrist. A wrist sprain can occur due to a sports injury or trauma. Wrist swelling, pain, bruising, and tenderness are signs of wrist sprain. Rest, ice, pain relievers, and elevation of the wrist can benefit…

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

ByDhruval Rathod

What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a disorder that makes breathing difficult by blocking airflow and damaging the lung’s other tissues. Two primary conditions are referred to by the term COPD. 1 When there is damage to the walls separating several air sacs in the lungs, emphysema…