L’aorte est l’artère principale du corps qui transporte le sang oxygéné du cœur vers les autres organes. Elle peut être affectée par plusieurs problèmes, tels que : Anévrisme de l’aorte (Aortic aneurysm) : Une dilatation anormale d’une partie de la paroi de l’aorte, augmentant le risque de rupture et d’hémorragie interne grave. L’anévrisme peut survenir […]
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Compression of the Median Nerve in the Wrist Compression of the median nerve in the wrist occurs when the median nerve, which passes through the carpal tunnel, is subjected to pressure from surrounding tissues such as bones, cartilage, tendons, or ligaments. This pressure causes pain, numbness, and weakness in your hand and fingers, particularly the
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Shoulder tendonitis is a condition that occurs when the tendons, which connect muscles to bones in the shoulder area, become inflamed or irritated. This condition can cause severe pain and difficulty in shoulder movement. The causes of shoulder tendonitis are as follows. Age: Tendons weaken and lose their flexibility with aging. Lack of physical activity:
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Cervical herniated disc is a condition that occurs when one of the intervertebral discs in the neck slips out of its natural position, causing pressure on the nerves or spinal cord. This condition can cause severe pain in the neck, shoulders, and arms, and sometimes numbness or weakness in the limbs. In this article, we
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Cervical spondylosis What is cervical spondylosis? Cervical spondylosis is a condition caused by the wear and tear of the discs, vertebrae, and ligaments in the cervical spine, the part of the spine that contains seven small vertebrae forming the neck. This condition leads to the growth of bone spurs at the edges of the vertebrae
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Trigeminal nerve pain Trigeminal nerve pain is a condition that causes severe and recurring pain in specific areas of the face, resulting from irritation or damage to the trigeminal nerve. This nerve transmits sensation from the skin, mucous membranes, muscles, and teeth in the face to the brain. It is called the trigeminal nerve because
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Facial Nerve Paralysis (Seventh Nerve) Facial nerve paralysis (seventh nerve) is a condition that causes weakness or temporary paralysis of the facial muscles, occurring due to inflammation, swelling, or external pressure on the seventh cranial nerve, which controls the facial muscles. This condition causes drooping or stiffness on one side of the face, and the
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Migraine is a type of headache that typically affects one side of the head, and is intense and extremely bothersome. It may be accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound, and changes in vision. A migraine attack can last from hours to days, and significantly impacts the quality of
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Tendonitis is a common condition that affects the fibrous bands that connect muscles to bones in various parts of the body. It occurs when these bands become swollen or irritated due to injury, infection, or overuse. Tendonitis can cause pain, swelling, and difficulty moving the affected area. Tendonitis of the elbow and wrist is among
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The knees are among the most used and stressed joints in the human body, as they bear the weight of the body and assist in movement, walking, running, and jumping. Therefore, the knees are prone to some diseases and problems that affect their health and function. Among the most prominent of these problems are
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