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  2. Hemarthrosis - Wikipedia

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    In hemophilia it may occur spontaneously, and recurrent hemarthroses are a major cause of disability in that patient group due to hemophilic arthropathy, requiring synovectomy, joint replacement [9] and increased medical therapy to prevent further bleeding episodes.

  3. List of abbreviations for diseases and disorders - Wikipedia

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    Degenerative joint disease: DLB Dementia with Lewy bodies: DM Diabetes mellitus: DMD Duchenne muscular dystrophy: DP Doss porphyria/ALA dehydratase deficiency/Plumboporphyria (the disease is known by multiple names) DPT Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus: DRSP disease Drug-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae disease DS Down syndrome: DSPS Delayed ...

  4. Complex regional pain syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Complex regional pain syndrome is uncommon, and its cause is not clearly understood. CRPS typically develops after an injury, surgery, heart attack, or stroke. [ 8 ] [ 12 ] Investigators estimate that 2–5% of those with peripheral nerve injury, [ 13 ] and 13–70% of those with hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of the body) [ 14 ] will ...

  5. What Causes Joint Pain? A Complete Guide, From Symptoms to ...

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    Joint pain is a common symptom we all experience at some point or another. Painful joints can have a significant impact on quality of life and the ability to do daily activities.

  6. Decompression sickness - Wikipedia

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    Since bubbles can form in or migrate to any part of the body, DCS can produce many symptoms, and its effects may vary from joint pain and rashes to paralysis and death. DCS often causes air bubbles to settle in major joints like knees or elbows, causing individuals to bend over in excruciating pain, hence its common name, the bends.

  7. Arthropathy - Wikipedia

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    Joint pain is a common but non-specific sign of joint disease. Signs will depend on the specific disease, and may even then vary. Common signs may include: [citation needed] Decreased range of motion; Stiffness; Effusion; Pneumarthrosis, air in a joint (which is also a common normal finding). Bone erosion; Systemic signs of arthritis such as ...

  8. Musculoskeletal disorder - Wikipedia

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    There is a growing consensus that psychosocial factors are another cause of some MSDs. [11] Some theories for this causal relationship found by many researchers include increased muscle tension, increased blood and fluid pressure, reduction of growth functions, pain sensitivity reduction, pupil dilation, body remaining at heightened state of sensitivity.

  9. Joint cracking - Wikipedia

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    Joint cracking is the manipulation of joints to produce a sound and related "popping" sensation. It is sometimes performed by physical therapists, chiropractors, and osteopaths [1] pursuing a variety of outcomes. The cracking of joints, especially knuckles, was long believed to lead to arthritis and other joint problems. However, this is not ...