Achilles Tendon Injuries
The Achilles tendon is fibrous tissue that connects the heel to the muscles of the lower leg: the calf muscles. The Achilles tendon joins three muscles: the two heads of the gastrocnemius and the soleus. The gastrocnemius heads arise from the posterior portions of the femoral condyles. The soleus arises from the posterior aspect of the
tibia and
fibula. The bulk of the Achilles tendon inserts into the posterior superior third of the calcaneus. Some fibers course distally and continue to where portions of the plantar fascia insert into the plantar aspect of the calcaneus. Leg muscles are the most powerful muscle group in the body and the Achilles tendon is the thickest and strongest tendon in the body.
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Can’t Sleep: Assessment and Management of Sleeplessness
Do you think that a good night’s sleep is a luxury that is beyond your reach? At times, most of us occasionally encounter circumstances that make it quite difficult to go to sleep. The clinical term for
sleeplessness is
insomnia. It's the most prevalent
sleep disorder that causes difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting restful sleep. Getting a good night's sleep is not only crucial for physical and mental wellbeing but is also fundamental to brain health, energy levels, and immune system function. You are suffering from sleeplessness, if you have the following: Face trouble falling asleep Stay awake for long periods of time at night Wake up multiple times during the night not feeling rejuvenated upon awakening Wake up early in the morning and find it difficult to fall back asleep Find it difficult to nap during the day even though you're tired Feel tired and irritable during the day and have trouble focusing Most sleep disorders can be effectively treated. Let the sleepless nights be only for lovers and loners, as happiness is a nice lengthy nap. Let’s dive deep to understand the factors that can disrupt your sleep and how you can fix sleeplessness.
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ACF (asymmetric crying facies) with cardiac defects
ACF is rare disorder characterized by presence of heart defects and abnormalities of lower lip muscle. It is also known as Cayler syndrome.
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Sealants
A sealant is a plastic material that is usually applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth premolars and molars. This plastic resin bonds into the depressions and grooves (pits and fissures) of the chewing surfaces of back teeth. The sealant acts as a barrier, protecting enamel from
plaque and acids.
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Tenth month of baby
Baby in 10th month learns to sit from a crawling position and can also climbs the stairs by crawling. Once climbed stairs baby is unable to come back to ground.
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Tooth whitening
Everybody loves a bright white smile, and there are a variety of products and procedures available to help you improve the look of yours. Many people are satisfied with the sparkle they get from brushing twice daily with a fluoride-containing toothpaste, cleaning between their teeth once a day and the regular cleanings at your dentists office. If you decide you would like to go beyond this to make your smile look brighter, you should investigate all of your options.
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Gynecomastia or enlargement of male breast
Gynecomastia is swelling of the breast tissue in men. It is caused by an imbalance of the hormones
estrogen and
testosterone. It is common in new borns, pubertal age, and in older men.
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Iron Deficiency Anemia
Iron deficiency anemia is a common type of anemia- a condition in which blood lacks adequate healthy red blood cells. Iron deficiency is defined as decreased total iron body content. Iron deficiency anemia occurs when iron deficiency is sufficiently severe to diminish
erythropoiesis and cause the development of anemia.
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Seventeenth month of baby
Baby in 17th month will use sign language along with some words to tell his like and dislike. Also baby will be full of energy.
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Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
Chronic
bacterial prostatitis is also caused by bacteria and is also tr ated with antibiotics. It can be a recurring illness, coming back periodically for years after an initial episode of acute bacterial prostatitis.
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