Heartburn is a painful burning feeling just below or behind the breastbone. Most of the time, it comes from the esophagus. The pain often rises in your chest from your stomach. It may also spread to your neck or throat. Causes Almost everyone has heartburn sometimes. If you have heartburn very often, you may have gastroesophageal […]
An anterior cruciate ligament injury is the over-stretching or tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. A tear may be partial or complete. Considerations The knee joint is located where the end of the thigh bone (femur) meets the top of the shin bone (tibia). Four main ligaments connect these two bones:
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Anterior knee pain is pain that occurs at the front and center of the knee. It can be caused by many different problems, including: Chondromalacia of the patella — the softening and breakdown of the tissue (cartilage) on the underside of the kneecap (patella) Runner’s knee — sometimes called patellar tendinitis Lateral compression syndrome — the
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Baker cyst is a buildup of joint fluid (synovial fluid) that forms a cyst behind the knee. Causes A Baker cyst is caused by swelling in the knee. The swelling occurs due to an increase in synovial fluid. This fluid lubricates the knee joint. When pressure builds up, fluid squeezes into the back of the
Knee arthroscopy is a surgery that uses a tiny camera to look inside your knee. Small cuts are made to insert the camera and small surgical tools into your knee for the procedure. Description Three different types of pain relief (anesthesia) may be used for knee arthroscopy surgery: Local anaesthesia. Your knee may be numbed
Failure to thrive refers to children whose current weight or rate of weight gain is much lower than that of other children of similar age and sex. Causes Failure to thrive may be caused by medical problems or factors in the child’s environment, such as abuse or neglect. There are many medical causes of failure
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes AIDS. When a person becomes infected with HIV, the virus attacks and weakens the immune system. As the immune system weakens, the person is at risk of getting life-threatening infections and cancers. When that happens, the illness is called AIDS. Once a person has the virus,
Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome is a growth disorder that causes large body size, large organs, and other symptoms. It is a congenital condition, which means it is present at birth. The signs and symptoms of the disorder vary somewhat from child to child. Infancy can be a critical period in babies with this condition because of the
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Delayed growth is poor or abnormally slow height or weight gains in a child younger than age 5. This may just be normal, and the child may outgrow it. Considerations A child should have regular, well-baby check-ups with a health care provider. These checkups are usually scheduled at the following times: 2 to 4 weeks
Growth charts are used to compare your child’s height, weight, and head size against children of the same age. Growth charts can help both you and your health care provider follow your child as they grow. These charts may provide an early warning that your child has a medical problem. Growth charts were developed from