Legs hurt and swell: what to do, how to help? When your legs hurt and swell, this indicates that the body is unable to cope with the removal of excess fluid. Either because of some illness, or because you haven’t gotten enough sleep for several days. Be that as it may, the banal habit of putting your feet on […]
Is it okay to eat seafood if you have gout? Doctors allow seafood to be included in the diet for gout, but recommend approaching menu planning with caution. The rich mineral composition can reduce the inflammatory process, but seafood also contains purines. During periods of exacerbation, the consumption of crustaceans is limited. We should also not forget about possible individual intolerance to seafood. When preparing your daily diet, it is recommended [...]
Causes of back pain radiating to the legs Most patients who seek help from a neurologist complain of back pain radiating to the legs. As a rule, these are elderly and senile people. However, recently there has been a tendency towards “rejuvenation” of this category of people. An increasing number of young men, women and even teenagers are experiencing the characteristic pain […]
How to smear your legs against varicose veins during pregnancy Pregnancy is most likely to be complicated by varicose veins, since during pregnancy a woman experiences increased stress on her legs. Not all medications for dilated veins may be safe for the fetus, so before smearing your legs with one or another remedy, you should consult with your doctor. In addition to therapeutic purposes, ointments […]
Fungal infection of the scalp Often the cause of itching, dandruff, inflammation of the scalp and uncontrolled hair loss is a pathology caused by a fungus (mycosis). Scalp fungus does not manifest itself immediately; at first, its vital signs can be mistaken for the body’s normal reaction to overwork. But already during a preliminary examination, the doctor is able to recognize the fungal nature of the patient’s concerns. Mycosis […]
Why do my legs swell on an airplane and what to do? To travel around the world, air travel is increasingly preferred. But after long flights, travelers’ feet begin to ache and swell. This causes a feeling of discomfort. Let's look at why our feet swell on an airplane and how to fix it. Why do my feet swell on an airplane? Swelling happens to almost everyone after prolonged […]
Complete characteristics of arthritis of the knee joint in children: classification, symptoms, treatment Arthritis of the knee joint, otherwise called gonitis or gonarthritis, is a common phenomenon in childhood. Knee arthritis accounts for more than 30% of all arthritis in children, and it occurs even in newborns. Gonarthritis can occur in the form of: monoarthritis (affecting only one knee); oligoarthritis, when it affects [...]
Why do men's testicles hurt? Causes of pain Testicles (eggs, testicles) are male reproductive glands in which male reproductive cells (sperm) are formed, as well as hormones, mainly testosterone. They are responsible for the reproductive function of any man. By the way, in animals they have a different name - testes. The testicles are located in the scrotum, where they descend towards birth from the retroperitoneal […]
The healing properties of horse chestnut for varicose veins Horse chestnut for varicose veins is a fairly common remedy; when dilating veins, many people remember it first of all, since its medicinal properties provide a quick and lasting positive result. The advantage of this plant is that there are many ready-made products based on it; to purchase them, you just need to go to the nearest pharmacy, [...]
If a conscript has 2nd degree flat feet, will he be accepted into the army? If a young man has grade 2 flat feet, will he be accepted into the army with this diagnosis? Some conscripts and their parents consider flat feet a sufficient reason not to join the armed forces. But during the examination, doctors render a different verdict: he is fit for military service. Why don’t they match [...]