Hell pain

December 21st, 2009

If you have heel pain and any of the following apply to you, you should consult a doctor before doing anything to try to relieve the pain?

Common Causes:
The most frequent causes of heel pain are not single injuries, such as a fall or twist, but repetitive or excessive heel pounding.

Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the thick connective tissue on the sole of your foot that attaches to your heel. The pain is usually felt at the bottom of your heel and is often worse in the morning because of stiffness that occurs overnight. The following increase your risk of developing this painful problem:

Shoes with poor arch support or stiff soles
Quick turns that put stress on your foot
Tight calf muscles
Repetitive pounding on your feet from long-distance running, especially running downhill or on uneven surfaces
Pronation — landing on the outside of your foot and roll inward when walking or running; to know if you pronate, check the soles of your shoes to see if they are worn along the outer edge
Bone spurs in the heel can accompany plantar fasciitis, but are generally not the source of the pain. If you treat the plantar fasciitis appropriately, the bone spur is likely to no longer bother you.

Heel bursitis (inflammation of the back of the heel) can be caused by landing hard or awkwardly on the heel, or by pressure from shoes.

Achilles tendinitis is inflammation of the large tendon that connects your calf muscle to your heel. This can be caused by:

Running, especially on hard surfaces like concrete
Tightness and lack of flexibility in your calf muscles
Shoes with inadequate stability or shock absorption
Sudden inward or outward turning of your heel when hitting the ground

 

Home Care:
Rest as much as possible for at least a week.
Apply ice to the painful area. Do this at least twice a day for 10 to 15 minutes, more often in the first couple of days.
Take acetaminophen for pain or ibuprofen for pain and inflammation.
Wear proper-fitting shoes.
A heel cup, felt pads in the heel area, or an orthotic device may help.
Night splints can help some types of heel pain.
Additional steps:

Apply moleskin to avoid pressure if you have bursitis.
See a physical therapist to learn stretching and strengthening exercises. These help prevent plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendinitis from returning.

 

Call your health care provider if:
Your pain is getting worse despite home treatment
There is little progress after 2 to 3 weeks of home treatment
Your pain is sudden and severe
You have redness or swelling of your heel or you cannot bear weight.

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eye pain

December 1st, 2009

Eye pain is a common reason for people to seek care from their ophthalmologist (a medical doctor who specializes in eye care and surgery).

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As far as the eye pain goes, there are many causes of eye pain (none that I can diagnose without examining your eyes).

When a patient complains of eye pain asking the right questions often helps determine the cause of the pain. This makes the diagnosis and treatment easier.

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types of cats

December 1st, 2009

There are many kinds and types of cats. Before breeding procedure you should have basic information about cats.

Types of Cats and Body Types:

Slender
Lithe and graceful but firm and muscular as well
Examples include: Abyssinian, Russian Blue and Turkish Angora
Cobby
A broad, round body type with a broad head and shorter legs
Examples include: Persian and Exotic Shorthair
Semi-Cobby (also called Robust)
Slightly less compact and usually less round than the cobby
Examples include: Chartreux and British Shorthair
Moderate (also called Medium)
Falls midway between cobby and svelte
Examples include: Bengal, Birman, Traditional Siamese and Maine Coon
Svelte (also called Foreign)
A sleek, long bodied, tubular and firm body type
Examples include: Extreme Siamese. Balinese, Oriental Longhair and Shorthair
Semi-foreign
Rectangular and elongated but not tubular
Less long than the svelte body type
The head is a modified wedge shape
The ears are not as large and the muzzle is usually shorter than the svelte breeds
Usually fine or medium boned
Examples include: Nebelung, Snowshoe and American Curl

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Dog types

December 1st, 2009

There are many different types of dogs, with over 150 recognized breeds as well as many more different variants.

When choosing a dog it is important to examine your personal circumstance (e.g. home life, how much time available for the dog, children) and mesh them with a dog who has the appropriate temperament and requires the level of care that you can provide. Here are some questions to ask yourself before you choose your pet.

  • How much space do you have?
  • How much exercise and care time do you have for the dog
  • What size is good?
  • Where is the dog going to be living?
  • How much grooming do you want to do?
  • Do you have the experience to deal with a more challenging dog?
  • If you have children how will the dog be with them?

If you choose a pup from the small dog breeds which is expected to mature at less than 3lbs, he or she could very well be at risk for additional health problems related to their diminutive size. When it comes to all types of small dogs, bigger is often better – and healthier.

Another problem that really tiny, miniature or toy dog breeds experience is that they can be very fragile and easily injured.

This means that they’re often not the best choice for families with very young children, or other large breed dogs. Being dropped accidentally, or played with too roughly, can quite easily be fatal to a tiny chihuahua puppy.
http://www.dogbreedss.org

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Hello world!

December 1st, 2009

Welcome to Blogpico.com. This is your first post. Go to Admin area of your blog to Edit or delete it, then start blogging!

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