Cervical radiculopathy is damage or disturbance of the functioning of the nerve due to the compression of the nerve root found near the cervical vertebrae. It is characterized by pain and loss of sensation along the pathway of the nerve into the arm and hand, which depend on where the damaged root is found. Causes […]
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An ovarian cyst is a sac filled with fluid that grows inside or on the ovary. These cysts heal on their own but sometimes rupture or become twisted. This condition needs to be treated immediately since it can result to infection, bleeding and other serious condition. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAlAHLcG78g Women can develop 2 types of ovarian cysts
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Cracking is the characteristic sound that can be heard when twisting the neck in certain direction. It is the cracking sound when folding the knuckles or toes. Some people find relief in cracking their necks especially when feeling tired or the neck is strained. Some people have the habit of cracking their toes, back and
The base of the neck is made up of occipital bone which is connected to the atlas and axis which are the first two cervical bones. The atlas and the axis are the bones that connects the skull and the spine. These bones are responsible for the turning and nodding actions of the neck. If
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Whiplash is an injury to the neck that can happen during rear-end vehicular collisions, where the head abruptly jerks backward then forward which is comparable to the movement when cracking a whip. This motion pushes the neck muscles and ligaments more than the usual range of motion. Injuries caused by whiplash can be mild to
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Cervical Polypectomy explained in this video [media url=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeG9Q8m7kKQ” width=”600″ height=”400″] Learn 1st aid courses and you will be able to understand more about this topic. Cervical polyps refer to cherry-red or purple/red growths occurring on the cervix, which is a tube like channel connecting the uterus and the vagina. The polyps can also be grayish
