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A breakdown of muscle tissue that releases a damaging protein into the blood.

An injury to a muscle or to the band of tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone, called a tendon.

A stretching or tearing of ligaments, the fibrous tissue that connects bones and joints.

A break in the bone connecting the breastbone and shoulder. This also is known as a clavicle fracture.

Trouble hearing in one or both ears that can get worse over time.

A gradual thickening and tightening of tissue under the skin in the hand.

A disease of the muscles.

A cane can improve balance and mobility. Learn about the choices that are available and how to use a cane correctly.

A condition that causes pain on the inner side of the elbow.

A form of arthritis that causes severe pain, swelling, redness and tenderness in joints.

Blue or gray color of the skin, nails, lips, tongue or gums

Physical discomfort in any part of the arm.

Soreness and achiness in the muscles that can range from mild to severe.

Swelling, most often in an arm or leg, caused by a lymphatic system blockage.

Physical discomfort in part or all of the leg that can vary in strength.

Physical discomfort in the elbow joint, or in the muscles, tendons and ligaments supporting it.

An infection in any part of the urinary system, the kidneys, bladder or urethra.

The medical term for pain while passing urine, which can have many treatable causes.

Swelling of the tonsils, the two oval-shaped pads of tissue at the back of the throat.

Off-center position of the wall between the nostrils, making one entry into the nose, also known as the nasal passage, smaller.