Bunion (Hallux Valgus)
Bunion (Hallux Valgus) Description A bunion is a bony protrusion (bump) from the inside edge of the joint at the base of the big (first) toe. The first toe points…
Boxer’s Knuckle
Boxer’s Knuckle Description Boxer’s knuckle is characterized by pain and weakness over the knuckle of the hand resulting from injury of the tendon that straightens the joints of a finger….
Ephedrine (Ma-Huang)
Ephedrine (Ma-Huang) Description Ephedrine is a widely available medication often used as a decongestant in cold remedies and as a second-line medication to improve breathing in people with asthma. It…
Eating Disorders: Anorexia and Bulimia
Eating Disorders Anorexia and Bulimia Description People with anorexia nervosa have an intense fear of gaining weight despite being very thin; by definition, such individuals weigh less than 85% of…
Ear Injury
Ear Injury Description Injury to the ear may include a laceration (cut) from a sharp instrument or fingernail, a contusion (bruising), or injury to the eardrum or internal ear. Frequent…
Drug Abuse and Addiction
Drug Abuse and Addiction Description Drugs that cause addiction include illicit and prescription drugs as well as substances often not recognized as drugs. Commonly abused illicit drugs include marijuana, cocaine,…
Diabetes and Exercise
Diabetes and Exercise Description Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease characterized by elevated blood glucose (sugar), inadequate insulin production, and excessive production of blood glucose by the liver. The disease…
Dehydration
Dehydration Description Under normal conditions, your body maintains fluid balance through thirst mechanisms and the kidneys’ ability to dilute or concentrate your urine. However, during periods of exercise the thirst…
Decompression Sickness (The Bends, Caisson Disease)
Decompression Sickness (The Bends, Caisson Disease) Description Decompression sickness, better known as the bends, is a painful, sometimes life-threatening condition of blood gases that is caused by a sudden drop…
