Dizziness

Dizziness

People use the word dizzy to describe a variety of sensations. Some people use the word dizzy to refer to feeling lightheaded or faint. Others use it when they feel imbalance or a spinning sensation (vertigo). Dizziness is a symptom.

Mild dizziness, or lightheadedness, can occur when you move your head side to side, or just change the position of your head, or get up from sitting or lying down. This type of dizziness lasts a minute or less.

Dizziness that lasts minutes, hours or days can be more serious. Other symptoms that can occur with this type of dizziness include loss of balance (with a risk for falls), unsteady gait, loss of hearing, nausea, ringing in the ears and blurry vision.Problems with your inner ear's balance mechanism, certain medications and medical conditions can cause dizziness. Upper respiratory allergies affecting your ears and motion sickness may also cause dizziness. Dizziness may also be caused by depression, agoraphobia or hyperventilation.

Older adults may have dizziness when they suddenly move their heads or look up, because of atherosclerosis or osteoarthritis of the neck. Rarely, dizziness is caused by a brain tumor or multiple sclerosis.Our sense of balance depends on brain's receiving information from our eyes, nerves in our skin, muscles and joints, and organs of the inner ear. Dizziness can be a symptoms of a problem with one or more of these systems.

Knee Pain

Knee Pain

The knees are regularly under stress, not only from high-impact sports but also from everyday activities such as squatting, stooping, kneeling, and climbing stairs. The knees get bent, twisted, and occasionally banged into during sports.CausesKnee joint: three-quarter view of front right kneeMost knee injuries involve a blow, a sudden twist, or a hard landing after a jump. A single strong blow in just the right place can tear cartilage and sprain several ligaments.

Runner's Knee

Runner's knee, also called patellofemoral pain syndrome or anterior knee pain, is the most common cause of knee pain and the most common overuse injury in the knee. Runner's knee can occur from repeated direct blows to the front of the knee or for no apparent reason. It can be brought on by a number of activities that place stress on the knee -- or even by wearing shoes that don't support the foot adequately during sports. It can also develop because the kneecap doesn't fit correctly in its groove at the end of the femur. The area around the kneecap or at the back of the knee may ache or swell, especially during and after activity. Squatting or sitting with the knees bent for a long time can be painful. You may feel grinding or popping when you bend or straighten the knee. Strengthening exercises can help correct runner's knee and prevent it in the future.

Jumper's Knee

Jumper's knee, or patellar tendinitis, is an inflammation of the quadriceps tendon at the top ofthe kneecap, or of the patellar tendon at the bottom of the kneecap. Jumping or a direct blow to the knee are the common causes of inflammation and tearing of these tendons.

Styes

Styes

A stye is a red, tender bump on the eyelid that appears when an oil gland at the base of an eyelash becomes clogged. Styes can make your eyelid swell and itch. They are normally smaller than a pebble, but the discomfort and swelling can make them feel huge.Growths on the eyelid that are not red and painful are usually cysts, not styes. Although any unusual lump or growth should be checked by a doctor, most eyelid cysts are harmless and don't need to be removed.

Tooth Grinding

Tooth Grinding

Bruxism, also known as tooth grinding, is a sleep disorder in which a person frequently clenches or grinds his or her teeth. It can cause excessive wear on tooth surfaces and lead to dental problems. It can also cause jaw pain or even jaw dislocation. It is more common in children than in adults, and frequently ceases when the child's permanent molars appear.

What causes a person to grind his or her teeth isn't known, but dental experts say the behavior in adults is linked to tension, aggression or anxiety. Rarely, people grind their teeth during the day, instead of at night. Adults who have bruxism often also have other sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea or snoring. They often feel fatigued after a night's sleep or experience headaches in the morning.A dentist diagnoses bruxism by a patient's medical history or by noting abnormal wear on the teeth. A spouse may complain of the grinding noise, often loud enough to be heard across a room.Bruxism can be treated in several ways.

Behavior-modification techniques teach the patient to relax the jaw and practice keeping the teeth apart while the lips are together. A mouth guard can be worn at night to keep the teeth from touching. For a person who grinds his or her teeth during the day, biofeedback can be useful. An electronic device can signal when the jaw is clenched and help change behavior.

Astigmatism

Astigmatism

Astigmatism can cause areas of blurry vision at any distance because the cornea or lens of your eye is not perfectly spherical (circular) as it should be. People with astigmatism may find it hard to see vertical, horizontal, or diagonal lines clearly. Astigmatism can be accompanied by nearsightedness or farsightedness.

Anemia

Anemia

Anemia is a condition characterized by too little hemoglobin or too few red blood cells in the blood. It is considered a symptom of an underlying disease or condition rather than a disease itself. The most common causes of anemia are deficiencies of iron, vitamin B12 and folic acid. Anemia may also be caused by loss of blood through gastrointestinal bleeding; common causes are medications such as aspirin and ibuprofen, and cancer.

Two other forms anemia are hemolytic anemia, in which red blood cells are destroyed more quickly than normal; and sickle-cell anemia, in which the body produces abnormal hemoglobin. Anemia occurs when there is too little iron stored in the body. Young children and adults on restricted diets may not get enough iron in the foods they eat; this can lead to anemia.

The digestive system may not be able to absorb enough iron; this occurs most often when part of the stomach has been removed. A person may become anemic through excessive loss of blood; this can affect women with heavy menstrual periods, and people with a stomach ulcer, duodenal ulcer, hemorrhoids, or cancer of the stomach or large intestine.If you suspect that you have anemia, it's important to visit your doctor.

Anemia can weaken body's resistance to illness or injury, and limits your energy and productivity. It can also indicate a more serious medical condition. Anemia is confirmed through a blood test. Treatment for anemia may be iron supplements or injections.

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Avoidant:	High
Dependent:	Very High
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