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What is patellar tendonitis?The patellar tendon, which connects the kneecap to the tibia, works with the muscles in the front of the thigh to extend the knee and allow running, jumping, walking, etc. Patellar tendonitis (also known as jumper's knee) is when this tendon is injured or overloaded.This condition is more common in athletes whose sport involves frequent jumping, such as basketball and v

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Tendonitis is the irritation and inflammation of the tendon, which is the structure that connects the muscle to the bone. One of the most frequent types is tendonitis of the wrist or hand, which may be caused by an overexertion of the joint or by a twist. The most obvious symptom is pain in the joint which can spread to the fingers and palmar area. The goal of the treatment is to reduce pain

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What is prostatitis?Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate, the gland located under the man's urinary bladder that helps produce semen. It is one of the most common disorders of the male genitourinary system.What symptoms does it present?Symptoms vary depending on whether the prostatitis is caused by a bacterium or if it has no bacterial origin. The most frequent symptoms that may suggest

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What is pharyngitis?Pharyngitis, or a sore throat, is the inflammation of the pharynx, which is located between the tonsils and the larynx, at the back of the mouth. It is characterised by a scratchy feeling and difficulty swallowing. Pharyngitis usually subsides within a week and is caused by a viral or bacterial infection. It causes a sore throat, fever, a rash, redness of the pharynx, swollen l

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What is pancreatitis?Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas, which is a gland found behind the stomach. The pancreas is key to the digestion of food, through the production of certain enzymes as well as the production of hormones that aid in the processing of blood glucose levels. There are two types of pancreatitis; acute and chronic. Acute pancreatitis is when the pancreas becomes infl

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What is pericarditis?Pericarditis is the inflammation of the pericardium which is the thin outer sac that surrounds the heart. Common symptoms include chest pain, which is acute and subsides quickly. However, sometimes pericarditis can be chronic. Often cases of pericarditis will improve on their own, but more severe cases do require treatment.What are the symptoms of pericarditis?Symptoms will va

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What is mastitis?Mastitis is an inflammation of the mammary glands caused, usually, by an infection. Common symptoms include swelling, pain, redness and sometimes a mild fever.What symptoms does it present?The usual symptoms of mastitis are:Breast painSwellingThe breast is sensitive to the touch and flushedSwollen lymph nodes in the armpitsFever and chillsFatigueWhat causes mastitis?One of the mai

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What is bursitis?Bursitis is the inflammation or painful irritation of fluid-filled sacs called bursas, most commonly affecting the hips, shoulders, elbows, and knees. The function of these sacs is to help the normal movement of the joints and avoid direct friction between them. Bursitis can affect any of the joints in the body.There are two types of bursitis: acute and chronic. Acute bursitis cau

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What is it?Blepharitis is an inflammatory condition of the eyelids which, if occurring alongside with conjunctivitis (or pink eye), may also be called blepharoconjunctivitis. In this case, the inflammation will spread to the eyelids and to the conjunctive membrane.Blepharitis can become chronic, thus being recurrent and resistant to treatments. This is why it is very important to prevent it,