Sports Injuries
FOREARM ARM CONTUSION
Bruising of skin and underlying tissues of the forearm caused by a direct blow. Contusions cause ble
DEHYDRATION
Loss of water and essential body salts due to excessive sweating during exercise, particularly in ho
ANKLE CONTUSION
Bruising of skin and underlying tissues of the ankle due to a direct blow. Contusions cause bleeding
NASAL OBSTRUCTION
Nasal passageways that are blocked by an anatomic abnormality or disease. Nasal obstruction can forc
MUSCLE WEAKNESS
Profound muscle weakness following hard or unaccustomed exercise. SIGNS & SYMPTOMS —
ALTITUDE ILLNESS
Any of several illnesses associated with higher-than-usual altitudes. Illnesses are of several types
RIB FRACTURE
A complete or incomplete fracture of any of the 12 ribs on either side. Most rib fractures are accom
COUGH
This is a symptom, not a disease. A cough protects the lungs by raising sputum and irritating substa
OSTEOPOROSIS
Loss of normal bone density, mass and strength, leading to increased porousness and vulnerability to
ACHILLES TENDINITIS
Achilles Tendinitis is an inflammation of the Achilles’ tendon. BODY PARTS INVOLVED Achilles&#
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