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The knee joint is ofteninjuredin sports activities and athletics and these injuries can be quite severe. The truth is, I can’t tell you exactly what that means. The four major knee ligaments are the most commonly injured and subsequently repaired. Terje Rakke / Getty Images Knee Dislocations In the most severe injuries,knee dislocationscan occur. Damage to the knee joint can lead to accelerated joint wear-and-tear and may require further treatment later in life....

Atonic means loss of muscle tone. This punch in of seizure is also known as akinetic or drop seizures. Atonic seizures oftentimes begin during childhood and are most common in children, although they may continue into adulthood. FatCamera / Getty Images Atonic seizures are rare in adults. Voluntary and involuntary movement is controlled and regulated by these nerve transmissions. Primarily, there are two types of seizures: generalized andfocal. The difference is mainly where they begin in the brain....

This produces symptoms, including diminished urine flow, pelvic pain, and bladder discomfort. Though the condition can affect males and females, bladder outlet obstruction occurs most often in older males. Rarely, it’s due to a birth defect. John Fedele / Getty Images Often, diagnostic testing is necessary to identify the cause of BOO. Medical or surgical treatments can be used to relieve the obstruction depending on the cause. This article explains the symptoms and causes of bladder outlet obstruction....

Psychotropic medications are drugs that affect the mind, emotions, and behavior. The broad categories of psychotropic medications include:antidepressants,anti-anxiety medications,antipsychotics, stimulants, andmood stabilizers. These categories of medications are generally taken orally (by mouth). Grace Cary / Getty Images Such actions can improve a person’s mood. Furthermore, improving levels of neurotransmitters can also disrupt pain signals sent by nerves. SSRIs work by increasing levels of serotonin. Examples of commonly prescribed SSRis includeProzac (fluoxetine)andLexapro (escitalopram)....

In addition to headache, you may experience nausea, vomiting, and vision changes. This article explains elevated intracranial pressure, its common symptoms, and possible complications. It also discusses the causes of increased intracranial pressure and how it is treated. Sciepro/Getty Images What Is Elevated Intracranial Pressure? Intracranial means within the skull. Intracranial pressure rises when one of these three componentsbrain tissue, CSF, and bloodrequires more space. Normal intracranial pressure levels vary by age....

It typically occurs in babies and children, but it can affect adults too. Esotropia is also associated with certain health conditions, includingpremature birth. Eye muscle (strabismus) surgery may be considered when more conservative treatments fail to improve symptoms. This article explains esotropia, its possible causes, and how it is diagnosed and treated. Even though it is called congenital esotropia, this condition rarely presents at birth. The cause of congenital esotropia is unknown, but it is common and affects one in 50 newborns....

Colon and rectal cancers are often referred to as “colorectal cancer.” FAP can be diagnosed when you have more than 100 benign (noncancerous) growths calledpolypsor colorectal adenomas. It eventually causes hundreds to thousands of such growths in the colon and rectum. Illustration by JR Bee, Verywell FAP is responsible for about .5% of the total number of colon cancer cases in general. FAP is also known as: Genetics and Timelines FAP is an autosomal dominant disease....

It is also sometimes called familial paroxysmal polyserositis or recurrent polyserositis. FMF is a recessiveautosomal disorder, meaning that it is inherited from ones parents. Even then, having two copies doesnt always confer illness. PhotoAlto / Michele Constantini / Getty Images Of the 30-plus variations of the MEFV mutation, there are four that are closely linked to symptomatic disease. Symptoms FMF primarily causes inflammation of the skin, internal organs, and joints....

Neck pain is often accompanied by misalignment in the area between your shoulders and head. Forward head posture is considered a postural deviation because the head varies from that reference line. The upper c-spine extends (bends backward) as you lift your head to be able to see. Blend Images / Hill Street Studios / Collection:Brand X Pictures / Getty Images There are several types of kyphosis. You may know kyphosis by its less flattering nickname, hunchback....

Common and Rare Causes of Frontal Headaches You have aheadachesmack dab on your foreheadwhat is it? Forehead headaches (or frontal headaches) are common and here are some potential culprits. It can radiate around to the back of the head. JGI / Jamie Grill / Blend Images / Getty Images Unlike a migraine, a tension headache is not associated with a migraine aura. This is just the reality of medicine, and why thediagnosis of your headachetype can be a tedious process....

This complication of liver disease can cause kidney failure Human organs don’t execute their responsibilities in isolation. They communicate with each other. They depend on each other. BSIP / UIG / Getty Images Understanding an organ’s function requires one to understand the role of the other organs as well. The human body is like a really complicated orchestra. If you were to just listen to individual musicians, you might not appreciate the symphony....

The upper teeth should land slightly over the lower teeth when a person bites their teeth together. Why is this important? A person with malocclusion often consults with an orthodontist directly or after receiving a referral from a general dentist. Verywell / Emily Roberts Additional types of specialized training that orthodontists have include diagnosing irregularities in facial structure as well as facial abnormalities. Causes There is no single cause of malocclusion....

As blood cells develop, different families branch off from blood-forming stem cells. The myeloid cell line represents one such family. AML is also known as acute myeloid leukemia. TEK IMAGE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Getty Images Blood-forming stem cellsresiding mostly in the bone marrow in adultsmultiply and produce different populations or lineages of cells. These stem cells divide, both to make replacements for themselves and to form progenitor cells. This fork in the road between lymphoid and myeloid lineages is a major one....