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  2. Dermatome (anatomy) - Wikipedia

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    Some referred pain due to visceral sensations refer to dermatomes that send fibers to the same level of spinal cord. A dermatome is an area of skin supplied by sensory neurons that arise from a spinal nerve ganglion. Symptoms that follow a dermatome (e.g. like pain or a rash) may indicate a pathology that involves the related nerve root ...

  3. Peripheral artery disease - Wikipedia

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    Pain, aches, and/or cramps in the buttocks, hip, or thigh; Muscle atrophy (muscle loss) of the affected limb; Hair loss of the affected limb; Skin that is smooth, shiny, or cool to the touch in the affected area; Decreased or absent pulse in the feet; Cold and/or numbness in the toes; Sores/ulcers on the affected limb that do not heal

  4. Meralgia paraesthetica - Wikipedia

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    The most common symptom is pain, paresthesias, or dysthesias on the anterolateral surface of the thigh that extends just above the knee. [3] [8] [5] [2] [6] [4] (The term "meralgia paraesthetica" combines four Greek roots to mean "thigh pain with abnormal sensations".) Examples of paresthesias (abnormal sensations but not unpleasant) and ...

  5. Paresthesia - Wikipedia

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    Paresthesias are usually painless and can occur anywhere on the body, but most commonly occur in the arms and legs. [1] The most familiar kind of paresthesia is the sensation known as "pins and needles" after having a limb "fall asleep". A less well-known and uncommon paresthesia is formication, the sensation of insects crawling on the skin.

  6. Canis Minor - Wikipedia

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    Polynesian peoples often did not recognize Canis Minor as a constellation, but they saw Procyon as significant and often named it; in the Tuamotu Archipelago it was known as Hiro, meaning "twist as a thread of coconut fiber", and Kopu-nui-o-Hiro ("great paunch of Hiro"), which was either a name for the modern figure of Canis Minor or an ...

  7. Soft tissue injury - Wikipedia

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    A contusion is the discoloration of the skin, which results from underlying muscle fibers and connective tissue being crushed. This can happen in a variety of ways such as a direct blow to the skin, or a fall taken against a hard surface. The discoloration in the skin is present when blood begins to pool around the injury.

  8. How to Keep Your Dog’s Mind Sharp: 16 Trainer-Approved Brain ...

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    3. Puzzle Boards. These are plastic or wooden boards that come with compartments or sliding parts that challenge dogs to use their noses, paws, or mouths to reveal hidden treats.

  9. Varicose veins - Wikipedia

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    Skin ulcers especially near the ankle, usually referred to as venous ulcers; Development of carcinoma or sarcoma in longstanding venous ulcers. Over 100 reported cases of malignant transformation have been reported at a rate reported as 0.4% to 1% [15] [dubious – discuss] Severe bleeding from minor trauma, of particular concern in the elderly ...