Minor Emergencies

Muscle cramps in the legs

Muscles will contract when in use and relax or loosen when not in use but sometimes the muscles stay tight or suddenly contract involuntarily which is a muscle cramp or a spasm. Muscle cramp or spasms are usually caused by overuse, dehydration, deficiency in vitamins and taking certain medications that cause muscle contraction. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb3kmHyXtM4″

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Gout

Gout

Gout is a type of arthritis that develops when uric acid levels are high in the bloodstream which is known as hyperuricemia. Gout typically develops in the toes, knees, wrist, elbows, fingers, heels and ankles. Men are more susceptible to develop gout than women. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOa7TLnwFXs” width=”200″ height=”200″] Attacks of gout occur when there is

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