Strain
Muscle strain, also called a pulled muscle, is a condition where a muscle or its tendon is overstretched and torn leading to pain, decreased range of motion, and swelling.
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Baby 0-2 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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What could cause slight pain that feels like its on the surface of my head, when straining?
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How do other people with chronic illnesses feel and how do you cope mentally with the strain of illness?
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Is straining on the toilet dangerous? I feel like light straining before going to the bathroom really helps with my BM.
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Can a past history of epididymitis cause erectal dysfunction ? The cause of the epididymitis was straining to lift a heavy object 40 years ago.
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Getting urge but only a bit of narrow or nothing comes out without straining 70% of time not narrow Normal BM daily Had brief pain in rectum 2 weeks?
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I have to strain to poo?
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How can I lift weights without straining my back?
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Sometimes I need a little push to get a BM started. Is this considered straining or normal to have to push a little. I don't push during BM.
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How long can strain neck last?
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What are the degrees of sprains and strains?
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Neck straining causes headache..Why is it so?
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Accupuncture -- does it help repetetive strain?
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