Disease & Medicine

08/03/2025

06/03/2025

What is heel pain?
Heel pain is a very common foot and ankle problem. You might experience pain, soreness or tenderness anywhere in your heel, but the most common areas are underneath it or the back of it. There are many different health conditions that can cause heel pain, including plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinitis.

Know the Causes of heel pain?

Heel pain causes range from mild to severe, depending on the location of the pain. You may experience sudden heel pain without injury or pain that develops over time. Several problems are located at the back of the heel:

Achilles tendinitis: Your Achilles tendon is a fibrous tissue that connects your calf muscle to your heel bone. It’s your body’s longest and strongest tendon. Runners and basketball players are more prone to Achilles tendinitis. This overuse injury inflames the tendon. Tendonitis causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the back of your heel.

Bursitis: Bursitis occurs when fluid-filled sacs called bursae (plural of bursa) swell. These sacs cushion your joints, allowing for fluid movement. You may have a tender, bruise-like feeling in the back of your heel. Bursitis typically occurs after you spend a lot of time on your feet.

Haglund’s deformity: Chronic inflammation and irritation can cause an enlarged, bony bump (called a pump bump) to form in the back of your heel. Shoes with higher heels, like pumps, can make the bump and pain worse.

Sever’s disease (calcaneal apophysitis): Sever’s disease is a frequent cause of heel pain in active children between the ages of 8 and 14. Kids who participate in activities that require a lot of running and jumping are more prone to this problem. The increased athletic activity irritates the growth plate in the back of their heels.

04/03/2025

Food is your personal doctor

28/02/2025

Medicine Composition: Lafutidine

It blocks specific receptors (H2 receptors) on the lining of the stomach that stimulate acid production. It also increases the secretions (mucin) inside the stomach. This way, Lafutidine decreases acid production in the stomach and helps in healing the ulcers of the stomach and small intestine. Additionally, it reduces discomfort such as heartburn and gives relief from acid-related indigestion.

28/02/2025

Anatomy of the Wrist and Hand

Ulnar Nerve and Artery
1. Ulnar Nerve: A nerve that runs from the neck down to the hand, providing sensation and motor function to the ring and little fingers.
2. Ulnar Artery: An artery that runs alongside the ulnar nerve, providing blood supply to the hand.

Hypothenar Muscles
1. Opponens Digiti Minimi: A muscle that opposes the little finger.
2. Flexor Digiti Minimi: A muscle that flexes the little finger.
3. Abductor Digiti Minimi: A muscle that abducts the little finger.

Flexor Retinaculum
1. Definition: A fibrous band that forms the roof of the carpal tunnel.
2. Function: Holds the flexor tendons in place.

Pisiform
1. Definition: A small, pea-shaped bone in the wrist.
2. Function: Serves as an attachment point for muscles and ligaments.

Digital Flexor Tendons
1. Definition: Tendons that connect the flexor muscles to the bones of the fingers.
2. Function: Allow for flexion of the fingers.

Digital Extensor Tendons
1. Definition: Tendons that connect the extensor muscles to the bones of the fingers.
2. Function: Allow for extension of the fingers.

Thenar Muscles
1. Opponens Pollicis: A muscle that opposes the thumb.
2. Flexor Pollicis Brevis: A muscle that flexes the thumb.
3. Abductor Pollicis Brevis: A muscle that abducts the thumb.

Median Nerve
1. Definition: A nerve that runs from the neck down to the hand, providing sensation and motor function to the thumb, index, and middle fingers.
2. Function: Controls muscles involved in thumb opposition, flexion, and abduction.

Flexor Carpi Radialis
1. Definition: A muscle that flexes the wrist.
2. Function: Helps to flex the wrist and forearm.

Trapezium
1. Definition: A bone in the wrist that forms a joint with the thumb.
2. Function: Allows for opposition of the thumb.

Flexor Pollicis Longus
1. Definition: A muscle that flexes the thumb.
2. Function: Helps to flex the thumb.

Radial Artery
1. Definition: An artery that runs from the elbow down to the wrist, providing blood supply to the hand.
2. Function: Supplies oxygenated blood to the hand and fingers.