Tendinitis in pes anserine, also called anserine tendinitis, is an inflammation in the knee region, which is made up of three tendons responsible for the flexion movement of the knee and is close to the anserine bursa, which is a bag with fluid that functions as an impact shock absorber in the knee, causing pain […]
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Allergic sinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses caused by dust mite, dust or food allergies, resulting in an exaggerated immune system response against these allergens and symptoms such as headache and pain around the eyes or a feeling of heaviness in the face. Allergic sinusitis is more common in people who have allergic rhinitis, as […]
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Calcific tendonitis, also known as calcific tendonitis, occurs when there is a deposition of small calcium crystals in a tendon, which can cause pain and difficulty moving the affected limb. In most cases, the body can naturally reabsorb the accumulated calcium, however, when this does not happen, physiotherapy treatment can be carried out and, in […]
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Ascariasis is a disease caused by the worm Ascaris lumbricoidespopularly known as roundworm, which can cause abdominal discomfort, difficulty defecating or diarrhea and vomiting. Despite being found most frequently in the intestine, Ascaris lumbricoides It can also develop in other parts of the body, such as the heart, lungs, gallbladder and liver, especially if there […]
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Taeniasis, popularly known as solitary, is a verminosis caused by the adult worm of Taenia sp. which can make it difficult to absorb nutrients from food and cause symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, weight loss or abdominal pain, for example. Taeniasis is transmitted by eating raw or undercooked beef or pork that is contaminated with […]
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Anisakiasis is an infection caused by a parasite of the genus Anisakis sp., which is mainly found in seafood such as crustaceans, squid and contaminated fish. For this reason, this type of infection is more common in cultures where there is a habit of eating raw food, such as sushi, for example. When eating food […]
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Hand tendinitis is an inflammation that occurs in the tendons of the hands, located in the dorsal or ventral part of the hand. Excessive use and repeated movements can cause tendinitis, developing symptoms such as swelling, tingling, burning and pain in the hands, even with small and light movements. The individuals most affected by this […]
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Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease caused by Schistosoma mansoni, which can be found in river and lake water and whose intermediate host is the snail. This parasite can penetrate the skin and cause symptoms in people such as redness and itching in the area, weakness and muscle pain. Schistosomiasis, also known as schistosis, water belly […]
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Pott’s disease is a type of extrapulmonary tuberculosis that affects the spine, causing symptoms such as joint inflammation, pain, stiffness of the spine and weakness in the legs, for example. Pott’s disease is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and it usually happens when pulmonary tuberculosis is not treated correctly, causing the bacteria to spread to other […]
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Hemorrhoidal thrombosis happens when you have an internal or external hemorrhoid that ruptures or becomes compressed by the anus, causing blood to accumulate in the anus forming a clot, which causes swelling and intense pain in the anal region. Generally, hemorrhoidal thrombosis is more common in people who are constipated or during pregnancy, but it […]
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