Leg cramps are a sharp and sudden contraction or tightening of the muscles in the calf which last for a few seconds to minutes and can be relieved by gently stretching the muscles. Causes of leg cramps Poor circulation of blood in the legs Muscle fatigue Lack of proper stretching Working calf muscles too hard …
Overview Bruises are bluish or purple-colored blotches that appear on the skin when small blood vessels, known as capillaries, break or rupture below the skin. The blood from the capillaries escapes into the soft tissue underneath your skin, causing the bruising. Over time, this goes through shades of yellow or green – generally around two …
Complicated fractures are broken bones or fragments of a broken bone which causes damage to surrounding tissues, major blood vessel, or even organs. This is why, as their names suggests, it is complicated in nature. The damage to the other organs is usually due to bone penetration through these organs. This commonly occurs in the …
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Growth plates refer to softer regions of a child’s bones where growth takes place. Growth plates are situated at each end of every bone and are also the softest and weakest parts of the skeletons; they may even be weaker than the tendons and ligaments surrounding them at times. Since growth plates are very delicate, …
