A spasm is described as a sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ, or a similarly sudden contraction of an orifice such as the mouth or eyes. A spasm may be experienced with a sudden burst of pain, but is usually harmless, lasting for a short period. Spasmodic…
Definition Cramps are unpleasant, often painful sensations caused by contraction or over-shortening of muscles. Leg cramps are painful feeling of tightness and tension in the muscles of the legs. Also known as ‘charley horse’, leg cramps usually occur when the leg muscles suddenly and forcefully contract. There are three prime areas where these cramps mainly…
A migraine is characterised by flare ups that are referred to as migraine attacks, and contrary to popular understanding, headaches are just one symptom of those attacks. The remedies for migraines do not only relate to headaches, but can help with a variety of other symptoms commonly associated with migraines, like: nausea, vomiting and strong…
Swelling of the ankle occurs when there is an accumulation of fluid in the tissues surrounding the ankle or in the ankle joint. Swelling of the ankle can be caused due to various reasons. Some Causes of Ankle Swelling Let us now study some of the causes that lead to the swelling of ankles. rheumatoid…
A headache is typically characterized by pain or discomfort in the head or neck, and is a relatively common complaint among people. Headaches are classified as primary where there is no underlying condition for their presence and as secondary when they are the result of an underlying condition. Primary headaches usually consist of tension headaches,…
Definition Trauma is the most obvious cause of leg pain. Falls, near falls, and twisting injuries can damage bones, muscles, and joints or a combination of all three. There are many non-traumatic causes of leg pain. Causes of pain in leg Fractures: The terms fracture, broken, and cracked all mean the same thing when referring…