Crohn’s Disease Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. It is a group of conditions that are named inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). The condition is named after Dr Burrill B. Crohn, who discovered the condition in 1932. Crohn’s disease can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus; however, …
Golfer’s Elbow Golfer’s elbow, also termed Medial epicondylitis, is tendinopathy (inflammation of the tendon) of the inner side of the elbow. There are a group of muscles that have a common attachment called as flexor tendon. A golfer’s elbow is a result of overload or overuse injury of this flexor tendon. Referring to different professions …
Foot Drop Foot drop is defined as weakness of tibialis anterior muscle on extending foot. It is caused by disruption to a nerve called the common peroneal nerve, usually due to LMN (lower motor neuron) disorder. This nerve controls primary ankle activity. Ankle joint, when it moves downwards, it leads to a lack of heel …
COPD COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a condition where airflow from the lungs is obstructed. In simple words, COPD is a group of conditions that makes breathing harder, and the condition gets worse over time. Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis are two main chronic lung diseases affecting individuals. Let’s understand the meaning of COPD …
Varicose veins Source: Shutterstock Varicose veins are enlarged and twisted veins. Any superficial veins can get varicosed; however, the most common ones are the ones present in the legs. The veins of the legs are more prone because standing and walking increase the venous pressure in the lower body. For most people, varicose veins are …
