Eye Foreign Body Description In sports and recreational activity, a foreign body may enter and stay in the eye. This can result in an abrasion (scratch) of the eye, vision…

Eye Contusion Description A contusion of the eye is a bruise around the eye. Also known as a “shiner” or “black eye,” a contusion is usually the result of direct…

Exercise-Induced Urticaria Description Urticaria is another name for hives, which most people know as an itchy, allergy-related skin reaction. Exercise-induced urticaria describes hives that are brought on by physical activity,…

Exercise-Induced Headache (Effort Migraine) Description Effort migraine is a severe, intense, incapacitating headache, often accompanied by other symptoms, that occurs after all-out physical effort in various sports, such as running,…

Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm Description Exercise-induced bronchospasm is a condition marked by narrowing of the airways to the lung. It is most often seen after short periods of high-intensity exercise. The amount…

Exercise-Induced Asthma Description Asthma is a lung condition in which the airways constrict or spasm and cause wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. Exercise-induced asthma is a form…

Exercise During Pregnancy Precautions for the expectant mother Before starting any exercise program, discuss it with your doctor to find a program appropriate for you. If you are having problems…

Epilepsy Description Epilepsy is characterized by recurring and sudden seizures, brief attacks of inappropriate behavior, change in consciousness, or bizarre movements. Symptoms are caused by abnormal brain electrical activity. Also…