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When you have had a knee replacement, normally swelling of the knee is part of the natural healing process after the procedure, though you might wonder if walking more can help reduce swelling quicker. To answer your questions, I consulted one of the physio therapists at my workplace who provided me with the best tips […]
Does Walking Reduce Swelling After Knee Replacement? Read More »
Are you looking to strengthen your bones, either to try to heal faster from a fracture, or to prevent a fracture due to osteoporosis? Have you heard about home remedies and natural treatments, and are wondering which ones are likely to be effective? These are the questions I ask myself everyday as a radiographer, having
How can you increase bone strength to prevent fractures? What do studies say! Read More »
Have you just been diagnosed with a silicosis? And you are wondering what causes it, how risk is it and treatment options. As a diagnostic radiographer who has seen so many x-rays with several types of chest silicosis. I will rely on my knowledge to teach you what to expect if you are being treated
Silicosis on the lungs: prognosis (what studies say) Read More »
Are you looking for information on the risks associated with inhalation or aspiration of any kind of foreign body while feeding or accidentally. I will answer some of your questions using my knowledge as a diagnostic radiographer who has seen different types of objects inhaled on x-ray, supported by published scientific studies on the subject
Does your shin or both legs hurt usually after you have exercised or at rest. I will be examining the common causes of shin pain, how to know what you’ve got and what to do to relieve the pain! As always, I draw on the results of the research studies on this subject. Happy reading!😀
Leg shin pain: understand why and how to relieve it! Read More »
Are you having sudden wrist pain with or without injury and you are wondering if this is normal or not. The fact is there are many causes of wrist pain with no obvious reason. Most of the time these pains ease by themself after using home remedies such as rest. But sometimes it can be
Painful but not swollen wrist: Causes and what to do? Read More »
One of the common questions I normally see asked by internet users is what causes finger pain without any injury. This article aims to: ⚪Answering any questions you may have regarding finger pain with or without injury. ⚪Reassure you: which is not harmless occurrence, even if it persists. As usual, to provide you with information
Finger pain: what really causes it and what are treatment options: Read More »
Has your child just lost, dislodged, or broken one or more permanent teeth? This situation immediately raises a thousand questions: what to do in the days and weeks that follow? What are the chances of saving the tooth? What treatments are available if it cannot be saved? I have followed guidelines that represent the best
Broken, dislodged or lost permanent teeth in children: what to do, what is the outcome? Read More »
Do you have a lesion that has suddenly appeared on your body/ bone or it has been there for some time? Have you heard of benign bone tumours or been diagnosed with one and find little information about it? In this article, you’ll find answers to the questions you’re probably asking yourself: what is it,
Benign bone tumours: common types, symptoms and management: Read More »
A hot, swollen knee joint is a common clinical condition encountered in the emergency department and elective orthopaedic and rheumatology clinics. Sometimes doctors find it difficult to manage and properly treat until different tests and examinations are done to identify the actual cause. As a diagnostic radiographer, I rely on my professional knowledge as well
My knee is swollen and hot to the touch – What’s the Cause and Treatment? Read More »
