The levator ani is a major muscle present within the pelvic area. It lowers and elevates the anal sphincter as well as relaxes and tightens for numerous bodily tasks and functions. Levator ani syndrome is a type of persistent proctalgia that is marked by constant rectal pain. It is differentiated from non-specified functional anal-rectal pain… Continue reading Levator Ani Syndrome
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Patella Alta
Patella alta describes a situation in which the position of patella is high. It may might be idiopathic meaning that is occurs from unknown cause or it could result secondary to a condition such as patellar tendon rupture. It may also occur due to spastic cerebral palsy. Several conditions are associated with patella alta and… Continue reading Patella Alta
Pain Under Armpit
Armpit is the small hollow formed by the arrangement of upper arm, shoulder, chest walls and muscles. It lies on the underside of the joint of the shoulders and is the warmest part of the body. It is also known as axilla. The lymphs and blood travelling to the arms comes through the armpit. Small… Continue reading Pain Under Armpit
Endometrial Hyperplasia
Endometrial hyperplasia is an abnormal excessive thickening of uterus lining. The lining of uterus is called endometrium. It thickens every month as a normal process of preparing for pregnancy. However, if pregnancy fails to occur, the lining sheds out in a process called menstrual period. The menstruation period occurs in every 28 days though at… Continue reading Endometrial Hyperplasia