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… your eyes to become dry and irritated. And they can prevent tears from draining normally, so tears may run down your cheeks. This tearing can also be a sign of increased sensitivity to light …
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… out of a joint capsule, which surrounds the joint , or a tendon sheath, which covers the tendon (the fibres connecting muscle to bone). Ganglions … They may be linked to: Inflammation or irritation of the tendon sheath or joint capsule. An injury. Overuse or …
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… But sometimes symptoms can develop from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or an injury. Finger, hand, or wrist injuries … to ligaments , such as a skier's thumb injury. Injuries to tendons , such as mallet finger . Injuries to joints ( … numbness, weakness, or pain of the fingers and hand. Tendon pain . This is actually a symptom of tendinosis, a …
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… other muscles have to work harder. This puts extra wear and tear on muscles, joints, and tendons, sometimes leading to aches, cramping, and pain. … This puts extra wear and tear on muscles, joints, and tendons, sometimes leading to aches, cramping, and pain. …
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… so hard on the retina—a process called traction—that it tears the retina. The tear then allows fluid to collect under the retina and may … or surgery may occur suddenly and may also cause a retinal tear. What are the symptoms? The main symptoms of PVD are …
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… body area. Bruising (hematoma) from an injury is caused by tears in the small blood vessels under the skin. Bleeding … is irritated by overuse or repeated motion. Swelling of the tendon and swelling caused by a series of small tears around a tendon (tendinosis) can occur together or on their own. …
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… the kneecap (patella). This is the spot where the patellar tendon attaches to a bony mound in the knee called the … disease is caused by too much stress on the muscles and tendons that support the knee. Repeated stress can cause the patellar tendon to pull away from the shin bone. This can make your …
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… Overview Overview Not having enough tears (dry eye) is caused by a lack of one or more of the substances that make up tears. Dry eyes are common in those who wear contact lenses. … eyes include: Feeling like there is something in the eye. Tearing or burning (or both). Redness. Symptoms may get …
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… Overview It can be very painful to tear or rip your nail from the nail bed. A nail may separate … trim the nail. This will help prevent catching the nail and tearing it more. Trim off the detached part of a large tear, or leave the nail alone. Cover the nail with tape or …
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… an aortic dissection? Aortic dissection occurs when a small tear develops in the wall of the aorta . The tear forms a new channel between the inner and outer layers … This causes bleeding into the channel and can enlarge the tear. Aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition. …