Haglund's heel
Haglund's heel, also called Haglund's deformity or Haglund's disease, causes pain at the back of the heel where the Achilles tendon attachment meets the heel bone. If you are looking...
Injury guide
Haglund's heel
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Golfers' Elbow
Golfers' elbow, or medial epicondyalgia, is an injury that occurs on the inside of the elbow, similar to tennis elbow, which occurs in the same place but on the outside...
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Elbow pain
WHY DOES THE ELBOW HURT?Pain and problems in the elbow are usually caused by overuse injuries with localised inflammation in the inner or outer tendon attachments of the elbow. The...
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Mouse arm
Mouse arm is the name given to the hand and arm problems caused by frequent and prolonged use of a computer mouse. Mouse arm is easily caused by working at...
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Tennis elbow
Being affected by the phenomenon of tennis elbow is anything but fun. It can make even the smallest effort feel hard and stressful. Usually the injury heals itself, but it...
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Sprained Wrist
A sprain or dislocation of the wrist can occur if the joint is suddenly and violently stressed. This can lead to damage to tendons, ligaments or muscles. A sprain can...
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Osteoarthritis of the thum
Osteoarthritis of the thumb is often referred to as thumb osteoarthritis. The concept of osteoarthritis means that the articular cartilage, which normally acts as a sliding and shock-absorbing surface in...
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful condition that occurs in the wrist and various parts of the hand itself. It is a fairly common condition and there are a number...
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Lymphoedema
When lymphatic fluid builds up in a part of the body and causes swelling, it is called lymphoedema. Lymphoedema is most common in the arms or legs, but it is...
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Rheumatism - rheumatic diseases
Rheumatism or rheumatic diseases is an umbrella term for several different diseases that have in common that they cause stiff and aching joints. Some of the most common are rheumatoid...
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Chafing (Torn Calf Muscle)
Chafing is not in itself a clinical diagnosis but rather a collective term for different symptoms that can be caused by different injuries. However, the symptoms usually grouped together under...
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Hip Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a rheumatic joint disease that affects one in four Swedes over the age of 45, mainly the elderly but also the overweight. Most sufferers find it difficult to...
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Gout
Gout is a severe inflammation of the joints that comes in rapid attacks and can be very painful. The characteristic feature of gout is that the inflammation usually affects the...
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Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a painful disorder that causes long-term pain or aching in the muscles in several parts of the body. The disease is characterised by pain in the body for...
