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Rhabdomyolysis
A breakdown of muscle tissue that releases a damaging protein into the blood.June 3, 2023 -
Strain
An injury to a muscle or to the band of tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone, called a tendon.June 2, 2023 -
Sprain
A stretching or tearing of ligaments, the fibrous tissue that connects bones and joints.June 2, 2023 -
Broken collarbone (clavicle fracture)
A break in the bone connecting the breastbone and shoulder. This also is known as a clavicle fracture.June 2, 2023 -
Hearing loss
Trouble hearing in one or both ears that can get worse over time.May 27, 2023 -
Dupuytren contracture
A gradual thickening and tightening of tissue under the skin in the hand.May 26, 2023 -
Myopathy
A disease of the muscles.May 26, 2023 -
Tips for choosing and using canes
A cane can improve balance and mobility. Learn about the choices that are available and how to use a cane correctly.May 26, 2023 -
Golfer's elbow
A condition that causes pain on the inner side of the elbow.May 26, 2023 -
Gout
A form of arthritis that causes severe pain, swelling, redness and tenderness in joints.May 26, 2023 -
Cyanosis
Blue or gray color of the skin, nails, lips, tongue or gumsMay 25, 2023 -
Arm pain
Physical discomfort in any part of the arm.May 24, 2023 -
Muscle pain
Soreness and achiness in the muscles that can range from mild to severe.May 24, 2023 -
Lymphedema
Swelling, most often in an arm or leg, caused by a lymphatic system blockage.May 24, 2023 -
Leg pain
Physical discomfort in part or all of the leg that can vary in strength.May 24, 2023 -
Elbow pain
Physical discomfort in the elbow joint, or in the muscles, tendons and ligaments supporting it.May 24, 2023 -
Urinary tract infection
An infection in any part of the urinary system, the kidneys, bladder or urethra.May 23, 2023 -
Dysuria
The medical term for pain while passing urine, which can have many treatable causes.May 20, 2023 -
Tonsillitis
Swelling of the tonsils, the two oval-shaped pads of tissue at the back of the throat.May 19, 2023 -
Nasal septum deviation
Off-center position of the wall between the nostrils, making one entry into the nose, also known as the nasal passage, smaller.May 19, 2023