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  2. Decompression sickness - Wikipedia

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    For joint pain, the likely tissues affected depend on the symptoms, and the urgency of hyperbaric treatment will depend largely on the tissues involved. [ 10 ] Sharp, localised pain that is affected by movement suggests tendon or muscle injury, both of which will usually fully resolve with oxygen and anti-inflammatory medication.

  3. Delayed onset muscle soreness - Wikipedia

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    There is insufficient evidence to determine whether whole-body cryotherapy—compared with passive rest or no whole-body cryotherapy—reduces DOMS, or improves subjective recovery, after exercise. [1] Counterintuitively, continued exercise may temporarily suppress the soreness. Exercise increases pain thresholds and pain tolerance.

  4. Cramp - Wikipedia

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    Causes of cramping include [9] hyperflexion, hypoxia, exposure to large changes in temperature, dehydration, or low blood salt. Muscle cramps can also be a symptom or complication of pregnancy; kidney disease; thyroid disease; hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, or hypocalcaemia (as conditions); restless legs syndrome; varicose veins; [10] and ...

  5. Restless leg syndrome: Can vitamins help? An expert ... - AOL

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    About one in 10 people have restless leg syndrome, but the cause is a mystery. See what remedies doctors suggest. ... If you suspect a deficiency may be causing or contributing to RLS symptoms ...

  6. Nerve compression syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Nerve compression syndrome, or compression neuropathy, or nerve entrapment syndrome, is a medical condition caused by chronic, direct pressure on a peripheral nerve. [1] It is known colloquially as a trapped nerve , though this may also refer to nerve root compression (by a herniated disc , for example).

  7. Compartment syndrome - Wikipedia

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    There are six characteristic signs and symptoms related to acute compartment syndrome: pain, paresthesia (reduced sensation), paralysis, pallor, poikilothermia, and pulselessness. These classical signs and symptoms may also be remembered by the 6 P's mnemonic. [5] [18] Pain and paresthesia are the early symptoms of compartment syndrome. [19] [9]

  8. Dehydration - Wikipedia

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    The symptoms of dehydration become increasingly severe with greater total body water loss. A body water loss of 1-2%, considered mild dehydration, is shown to impair cognitive performance. [ 9 ] While in people over age 50, the body's thirst sensation diminishes with age, a study found that there was no difference in fluid intake between young ...

  9. Hypovolemic shock - Wikipedia

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    [3] [2] Hypovolemic shock is a medical emergency; if left untreated, the insufficient blood flow can cause damage to organs, leading to multiple organ failure. [ 4 ] In treating hypovolemic shock, it is important to determine the cause of the underlying hypovolemia, which may be the result of bleeding or other fluid losses .