Constrictive pericarditis is long-term (chronic) inflammation of the sac-like covering of the heart (the pericardium) with thickening, scarring, and muscle tightening (
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Constrictive pericarditis
Constrictive pericarditis is most commonly caused by conditions or events that cause inflammation...
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The list of tips for sore feet is not complete without mentioning the butt muscles. This group of muscles may be the laziest in the entire... Read more »
Rheumatoid arthritis gets blamed for a lot of my aches and pains and although I know that it plays a huge part in this recent round of... Read more »
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CausesNearly all causes of foot pain can be grouped under one of the following:Ill-fitting shoes. Poorly fitting shoes are a frequent cause of foot... Read more »
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Abnormally High ArchesAn overly-high arch ("hollow foot") can also cause problems. Army studies have found that recruits with the highest arches have... Read more »
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Heel PainThe heel is the largest bone in the foot. Heel pain is the most common foot problem and affects 2 million Americans every year. It can occur... Read more »
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Flat Feet"Flat foot," or pes planus, is a defect of the foot that eliminates the arch. The condition is most often inherited. Arches, however, can... Read more »
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Ankle pain involves any discomfort in one or both ankles.Alternative NamesPain - ankle; Sprain - ankle; Ankle sprainCommon CausesAnkle pain is often... Read more »