Running Related Diseases & Conditions
You are reading this article to get healthier and help prevent disease. Our doctors have compiled a list of ailments related to Running. The conditions and diseases listed below may be helped by the healthy lifestyle interventions outlined in the article.
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Hip Bursitis
Bursitis of the hip results when the fluid-filled sac (bursa) near the hip becomes inflamed due to localized soft tissue trauma...learn more »
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Hip Bursitis Article
- Hip bursitis facts
- What is bursitis?
- What is hip bursitis?
- What causes hip bursitis?
- What are hip bursitis symptoms?
- How is hip bursitis diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for hip bursitis?
- What is the prognosis for hip bursitis?
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Torn Meniscus
A torn meniscus (knee cartilage) may be caused by suddenly stopping, sharply twisting, or deep squatting or kneeling when lifting...learn more »
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Torn Meniscus Article
- Torn meniscus facts
- Introduction to the knee
- What is a torn meniscus?
- What causes a meniscus to tear?
- What are symptoms and signs of a torn meniscus?
- How is a meniscus tear diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for a torn meniscus?
- Can a meniscus tear heal without surgery?
- What is rehabilitation and recovery like for a patient with a meniscus tear?
- What are recommended exercises once a torn meniscus has been repaired?
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Foot Pain
Foot pain may be caused by injuries (sprains, strains, bruises, and fractures), diseases (diabetes, Hansen disease, and gout),...learn more »
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Foot Pain Article
- How is the foot designed?
- What causes foot pain?
- What other symptoms and signs may accompany foot pain?
- When should I seek medical treatment for foot pain?
- How is foot pain diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for foot pain?
- What follow-up care is needed after foot pain is treated?
- How can foot pain be prevented?
- Foot Pain At A Glance
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Dehydration
Dehydration is the excessive loss of body water. There are a number of causes of dehydration including heat exposure, prolonged...learn more »
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Dehydration Article
- Dehydration facts
- What is dehydration?
- What causes dehydration?
- Dehydration pictures
- What are the signs and symptoms of dehydration?
- What about dehydration in children?
- How is dehydration diagnosed?
- How is dehydration treated?
- Can I treat dehydration at home?
- What are the complications of dehydration?
- How can dehydration be prevented?
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Heat Stroke
Heat stroke (heatstroke or sun stroke) is a form of hyperthermia. Heat stroke is a true medical emergency that can be fatal if...learn more »
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Heat Stroke Article
- Heat stroke facts
- What is, and who is at risk for heat stroke?
- What are heat stroke symptoms and signs?
- What about heat stroke in children?
- How do you treat a heat stroke victim?
- How can heat stroke be prevented?
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Shin Splints
Shin splints result from inflammation from injury to the tendon and adjacent tissues in the front of the outer leg. Shin splints...learn more »
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Shin Splints Article
- Shin splints facts
- What are shin splints?
- What are risk factors for shin splints?
- What are shin splints symptoms?
- What causes shin splints?
- How are shin splints diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for shin splints?
- What is the multifaceted relative rest approach?
- What is the prognosis (outlook) for shin splints?
- Can shin splints be prevented?
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Hyponatremia (Low Blood Sodium) Article
- What is hyponatremia (low blood sodium)?
- What causes hyponatremia (low blood sodium)?
- What are the symptoms of hyponatremia (low blood sodium)?
- How is hyponatremia diagnosed (low blood sodium)?
- How is hyponatremia treated (low blood sodium)?
- Hyponatremia At A Glance
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Ankle Pain
Ankle pain is commonly due to a sprain or tendinitis. The severity of ankle sprains ranges from mild (which can resolve within...learn more »
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Ankle Pain Article
- Ankle pain and tendinitis facts
- How is the ankle designed, and what is the ankle's function?
- What injuries can cause ankle pain?
- What diseases and conditions can cause ankle
pain, and how are they treated?
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Insulin Resistance
Insulin resistance is the diminished ability of cells to respond to the action of insulin in transporting glucose (sugar) from...learn more »
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Insulin Resistance Article
- Insulin resistance facts
- What is insulin resistance?
- What causes insulin resistance?
- What is the relationship between insulin resistance and diabetes?
- What medical conditions are associated with insulin resistance?
- Who is at risk for insulin resistance?
- How is insulin resistance diagnosed?
- How is insulin resistance managed?
- Lifestyle changes (diet, weight loss, exercise)
- Medications
- What's new in insulin resistance?
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Hamstring Injury
Hamstring injuries may range from minor strains to major ruptures. A hamstring injury causes spasm, tightness, and tenderness....learn more »
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Hamstring Injury Article
- What are the hamstrings?
- What is the function of the hamstrings?
- What causes hamstring injuries, and what are types of hamstring injuries?
- What are symptoms and signs of injury to the hamstring muscles?
- How are hamstring injuries diagnosed?
- How are hamstring injuries treated?
- Can hamstring injuries be prevented?
- What is the prognosis (outlook) for hamstring injuries?
- Where can one find more information about hamstring injuries?
- Hamstring injury facts
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Torn ACL
The anterior cruciate ligament helps to prevent the top and bottom of the knee from sliding back and forth. Symptoms and signs of...learn more »
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Torn ACL Article
- What is the function of the knee joint?
- What is a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)?
- What causes a torn ACL?
- What are symptoms and signs of a torn ACL?
- How is a torn ACL diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for a torn ACL?
- How long does it take to recover from a torn ACL?
- Can ACL tears be prevented?
- Torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) At A Glance
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Spondylolisthesis
The five types of spondylolisthesis include 1) dysplastic, 2) isthmic, 3) degenerative, 4) traumatic, and 5) pathologic. The most...learn more »
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Spondylolisthesis Article
- What is spondylolisthesis?
- What causes spondylolisthesis?
- What are the risk factors for spondylolisthesis?
- What are the symptoms of spondylolisthesis?
- How is spondylolisthesis diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for spondylolisthesis?
- Can spondylolisthesis be prevented?
- What are the complications of spondylolisthesis?
- What is the outlook for spondylolisthesis?
- Spondylolisthesis At A Glance
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Heel Spurs
Heel spurs, pointed, bony outgrowths of the heel, are caused by localized soft tissue inflammation and can be located at the back...learn more »
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Heel Spurs Article
- Heel spurs & plantar fasciitis facts
- What is a heel spur? What are symptoms of a heel spur?
- How do heel spurs relate to plantar fasciitis? What causes heel spurs and plantar fasciitis?
- How are heel spurs and plantar fasciitis diagnosed?
- How are heel spurs and plantar fasciitis treated?
- What is the prognosis (outlook) of heel spurs and plantar fasciitis?
- Can heel spurs and plantar fasciitis be prevented?
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Broken Foot
There are several bones in the foot, and these bones can be broken (fractured) in a variety of ways. Falling from heights,...learn more »
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Broken Foot Article
- What is the structure of the foot?
- What are the causes of a broken foot?
- What are the symptoms of a broken foot?
- When should I call the doctor for foot pain?
- How is a broken foot diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for a broken foot?
- What are the complications of a broken foot?
- Can a broken foot be prevented?
- Broken Foot At A Glance
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Chondromalacia Patella (Patellofemoral Syndrome) Article
- Chondromalacia patella facts
- What is the chondromalacia patella (patellofemoral syndrome)?
- What causes chondromalacia patella?
- What are the symptoms
and signs of chondromalacia patella?
- How is chondromalacia patella diagnosed?
- How is chondromalacia patella treated?
- What is the prognosis (outlook) with chondromalacia patella?
- Can chondromalacia patella be prevented?
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Obesity
Obesity is the state of being well above one's normal weight. A person has traditionally been
considered to be obese if they are...learn more »
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Obesity Article
- Obesity facts
- What is obesity?
- How common is obesity?
- What are the health risks associated with obesity?
- What causes obesity?
- What are other factors associated with obesity?
- How is body fat measured?
- What about weight-for-height tables?
- What is the body mass index (BMI)?
- Does it matter where body fat is located?
- What can be done about obesity?
- What is the role of physical activity and exercise in obesity?
- What is the role of diet in the treatment of obesity?
- What is the role of medication in the treatment of obesity?
- What about herbal fen/phen?
- What about meal substitutes, artificial sweeteners, and OTC products?
- What is the role of surgery in the treatment of obesity?
- How can patients choose a safe and successful weight-loss program?
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Metabolic Syndrome Article
- What is metabolic syndrome?
- How is metabolic syndrome defined?
- How common is metabolic syndrome?
- What causes, and what are the risk factors and symptoms
of metabolic syndrome?
- Why should I know about metabolic syndrome?
- What is the treatment for metabolic syndrome?
- Diet and metabolic syndrome
- Exercise and metabolic syndrome
- Cosmetic surgery to remove fat
- What if lifestyle changes are not enough to treat metabolic syndrome?
- Summary
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Compartment Syndrome
Compartment syndrome is a condition in which swelling and an increase in pressure within a limited space presses and compresses...learn more »
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Compartment Syndrome Article
- Compartment syndrome facts
- What is compartment syndrome?
- What causes compartment syndrome?
- What are the risk factors for compartment syndrome?
- What are the symptoms and signs of compartment syndrome?
- When should I seek medical care for compartment syndrome?
- How is compartment syndrome diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for compartment syndrome?
- Surgery (fasciotomy)
- What are the complications of compartment syndrome?
- What is the prognosis for compartment syndrome?
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Iliotibial Band Syndrome Article
- Iliotibial band syndrome facts
- What is iliotibial band syndrome?
- What causes iliotibial band syndrome?
- What are iliotibial band syndrome symptoms and signs?
- How is iliotibial band syndrome diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for iliotibial band syndrome?
- What stretches and exercises are beneficial for iliotibial band syndrome?
- What exercises should be avoided with iliotibial band syndrome?
- What is the prognosis for iliotibial band syndrome? Can iliotibial band syndrome be prevented?
- Where can people find more information about iliotibial band syndrome?
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Bone Fracture (Broken Bone) Article
- Bone fracture facts
- Introduction and definition of bone fracture
- What causes a bone fracture?
- What are the signs and
symptoms of a bone fracture?
- What are common types of bone fractures?
- Broken wrist
- Broken hip
- Broken leg
- Broken shoulder
- Broken hand or fingers
- Open fracture
- Stress fracture
- Compression fracture
- Broken rib
- Skull fracture
- Other fractures
- Bone fracture in children
- How is a bone fracture diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for a bone fracture?
- Bone fracture surgery
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Sprains and Strains
An injury to a ligament is called a sprain, and an injury to muscle or tendon is called a strain. Sprains and strains may be...learn more »
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Sprains and Strains Article
- Muscle sprains and strains facts
- What is the difference between a sprain and a strain?
- What causes a sprain or strain?
- Where do sprains and strains usually occur?
- What are sprain symptoms and signs?
- How are sprains and strains diagnosed?
- How are sprains and strains treated?
- What is the recovery time for sprains and strains?
- Can sprains and strains be prevented?
- What is the prognosis of sprains and strains?
- Where can people find more information about sprains and strains?
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Intertrigo
Intertrigo is irritant dermatitis, usually found in skin folds, that is caused by rubbing, increased temperature, and moisture....learn more »
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Childhood Obesity
Fast food consumption and lack of exercise are just a couple of causes of childhood obesity. Health effects of childhood obesity...learn more »
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Childhood Obesity Article
- Childhood obesity facts
- What is childhood obesity? How is childhood obesity diagnosed?
- How prevalent is childhood obesity?
- What causes childhood obesity?
- What are childhood obesity symptoms and signs?
- What are risk factors for childhood obesity?
- What are the risks, complications, and long-term health effects of childhood
obesity?
- What is the treatment for childhood obesity?
- Can childhood obesity be prevented?
- What research is being done on childhood obesity?
- Where can people find more information on childhood obesity?
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Knee Injury
Knee injuries, especially meniscus tears, are common in contact sports. Symptoms and signs of a torn meniscus include knee pain,...learn more »
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Knee Injury Article
- Knee injury facts
- What are the different types of knee injuries?
- What causes a knee injury?
- What are risk factors for a knee injury?
- What are knee injury symptoms and signs?
- How is a knee injury diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for a knee injury?
- What exercises are recommended and what exercises should be avoided during rehabilitation for a knee injury?
- What is the recovery time for a knee injury?
- What is the prognosis of a knee injury?
- Can knee injuries be prevented?
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Emotional Eating
Emotional eating can be detrimental to one's efforts at weight loss. Learning to identify the situations and emotions that...learn more »
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Emotional Eating Article
- How can I identify eating triggers?
- How do I stop emotional eating?
- What if distracting myself isn't enough to keep me from overeating?
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Turf Toe
Turf toe is a sprain to the ligaments around the big toe joint. Symptoms and signs include pain, swelling, a popping sound, and...learn more »
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Turf Toe Article
- What causes turf toe?
- What are the symptoms and signs of turf toe?
- How is turf toe diagnosed?
- How is turf toe treated? Is taping or rehab necessary in the treatment of turf toe?
- Can turf toe be prevented?
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Heart Attacks in Women Article
- One woman's heart attack story
- What is heart disease?
- Do women need to worry about heart disease?
- Do women of color need to worry about heart disease?
- What can I do to prevent heart disease?
- What does high blood pressure have to do with heart disease?
- How can I lower my blood pressure?
- What does high cholesterol have to do with heart disease?
- What do my cholesterol and triglyceride numbers mean?
- How can I lower my cholesterol?
- How do I know if I have heart disease?
- What are the signs and symptoms of a heart attack?
- One of my family members had a heart attack. Does that mean I'll have one
too?
- Sometimes my heart beats really fast and other times it feels like my heart
skips a beat. Am I having a heart attack?
- Should I take a daily aspirin to prevent heart attack?
- Does taking birth control pills increase my risk for heart disease?
- Does using the birth control patch increase my risk for heart disease?
- Does menopausal hormone therapy (HT, HRT, ET) increase a woman's risk for heart
disease?
- For more information on heart disease in women
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Fitness: Exercise for a Healthy Heart Article
- How Do I Get Started on a Fitness Program?
- What Type of Exercise Is Best?
- What Are Examples of Aerobic Exercises?
- How Often Should I Exercise For A Healthy Heart?
- What Should I Include in My Fitness Program?
- What Is the Rated Perceived Exertion Scale?
- What Are Some Warm-Up Exercises?
- Exercise while sitting
- Stretching exercises
- How Can I Avoid Over Exercising?
- How Can I Stick With My Fitness Program?
- General Workout Tips for People With Heart Failure
- Exercise Precautions
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Oral Health and Bone Disease Article
- Introduction to oral health and bone disease
- How does skeletal bone density affect the teeth?
- Is there a link between periodontal disease and bone health?
- Can dental X-rays detect osteoporosis?
- Does treating osteoporosis improve my oral health?
- Where can I find tips on improving my bone health?
- Where can I find more information on oral health and bone disease?
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Vitamins & Exercise: Heart Attack Prevention Series Article
- Folic acid, B vitamins, and homocysteine
- What about antioxidants for heart attack prevention?
- How about exercise for heart attack prevention?
- What about smoking cessation for heart attack prevention?
- Recommendations to prevent heart attacks
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Juvenile Bone Health Article
- Why is childhood such an important time for bone development?
- What is osteoporosis? Isn't it something old people get?
- How can I help keep my kids' bones healthy?
- How can I persuade my daughter to drink milk instead of diet soda? She thinks milk will make her fat.
- But my kids don't like milk.
- My teenage son loves milk, but it seems to upset his stomach. Could he have lactose intolerance?
- My daughter is constantly dieting. Should I be concerned?
- Should I give my kids calcium supplements?
- How does physical activity help my kids' bones?
- Is it possible to get too much exercise?
- What else can my kids do besides eating calcium-rich foods and
getting plenty of weight-bearing exercise to keep their bones healthy?
- My son has asthma and takes a steroid medication to control
it. His doctor said this might affect his bones. Is there anything we can do about
this?
- My 8-year-old son is a daredevil and has already broken several
bones. could he have a problem like osteoporosis at this young age?
- How can I get through to my kids? They sure don't think about
their bones.
- Where can I go for more information?
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