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Any pain experienced in the joint of the knee or nearby bones, ligaments or tendons. It is a frequent symptom of osteoarthritis or inflammation caused by overuse. More Information on Knee Discomfort: Arm & Leg Pain
Any pain experienced in the joint of the knee or nearby bones, ligaments or tendons. It is a frequent symptom of osteoarthritis or inflammation caused by overuse. More Information on Knee Pain: Arm & Leg Pain
A tooth that is lost through physical trauma. It can often be saved and reattached if dental care is sought immediately. The tooth should be rinsed in water (not scrubbed), then stored in its own socket while waiting for dental care. More Information on Knocked Out Tooth: Tooth Decay & Damage
"Kock Ileostomy" is more commonly referred to as "Continent Ileostomy" in the medical community. Continent Ileostomy
The surgical creation of a pouch from part of the small intestine. Wastes that collect in the pouch are removed by inserting a small tube through an opening in the abdomen. More Information on Continent Ileostomy: Digestive Treatments
Also Known As: "Kohler's Osteochondrosis of the Tarsal Navicular, Navicular Osteochondrosis"
A rare bone disorder of the foot in children that may be the result of stress-related compression at a critical time during the period of growth. More Information on Kohler Disease: Arm & Leg Pain
"Kohler Second Disease" is more commonly referred to as "Freiberg Disease" in the medical community. Freiberg Disease
Also Known As: "Freiberg Infraction, Second Metatarsal Osteochondrosis"
Osteochondrosis (degeneration of ossification center in a bone) of the head of the second metatarsal (between foot and ankle) bone. It can cause pain and tenderness. More Information on Freiberg Disease: Arm & Leg Pain
A rare bone disorder of the foot in children that may be the result of stress-related compression at a critical time during the period of growth. More Information on Kohler's Osteochondrosis of the Tarsal Navicular: Arm & Leg Pain
"Korsakoff Amnesic Syndrome" is more commonly referred to as "Dry Beriberi" in the medical community. Dry Beriberi
Also Known As: "Cerebral Beriberi, Wernicke Korsakoff Syndrome"
A form of chronic thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency characterized by damage to the nervous and muscular systems. It may be further categorized as cerebral beriberi when the central nervous system is affected. More Information on Dry Beriberi: Vitamins
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