Veins are blood vessels that carry blood low in oxygen back to the heart. Some veins are superficial, lying just under the surface of the skin and are sometimes visible. Other veins lie much deeper and cannot be seen on the surface. As with any part of the body, the veins can become injured or diseased in various ways >> Read More ...
Toe pain is a common occurrence for most of us, usually caused by stubbing the toe against a hard object or with an ingrown toenail. However, there are a number of different conditions that can cause toe pain for other reasons beyond trauma. The pain may be ongoing especially with chronic conditions with episodes of acute >> Read More ...
Various symptoms in the body can occur without there being any underlying disease. These symptoms may sometimes arise with momentary physiological changes in the body and resolves on its own. Burning feet is one of these types of symptoms and in many cases it may occur with no underlying disease. However, there are >> Read More ...
We often do not give our thumb much thought as an important digit. In the age of keyboards and touch screens, the thumb may not seem as useful but when afflicted with pain or restricted movement, we then appreciate the significance of this stubby first finger. Thumb pain may arise due for a different reasons and be >> Read More ...
We are accustomed to the strength of our body parts and are able to assess how much of strain our legs can endure. For most of us, our legs are strong enough for us to stand upright, walk, run, cycle and so on for a period of time. Depending on the level of physical conditioning, some people have stronger legs than others. >> Read More ...
The leg refers to the lower limb which includes the thigh, lower leg and foot with the knee and ankle joints being the major joints of the lower limb. Pain can affect the entire lower limb (leg) or be isolated to just one part of the leg, such as the lower leg. It is important to make this differentiation because there are >> Read More ...
CA blood clot is the body’s way of stopping bleeding and is ultimately a life-saving process. However, when a blood clot forms at the wrong place and at the wrong time, it can be dangerous and even deadly. Blood clots within an intact blood vessel reduces blood flow and can sometimes completely block an artery or >> Read More ...
It is not unexpected for our legs to feel tired after standing for long hours, walking further than we are accustomed to or running distances beyond our conditioning. In these cases the tired feeling is due to muscle fatigue and strain. It usually eases within a several hours to a few days depending on the severity and is >> Read More ...
The feet have to constantly bear impact, whether we are standing, walking or running. Even for less active people, the feet are prone to a host of problems. Some may be acute symptoms that last for a few minutes to hours and may be a result of physical strain. Others may be persistent conditions that can be a sign of >> Read More ...
Blood circulation is a vital and ongoing process to maintain life. It is made possible by the heart which never stops beating throughout life, and the blood vessels which are the conduits through which the blood flows. However, the circulation can be impeded and even interrupted through various means. Poor circulation can >> Read More ...
