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    Achilles Tendinitis, A Simple Guide to the Condition, Treatment and Related Diseases
    Achilles Tendinitis, A Simple Guide to the Condition, Treatment and Related Diseases
    Achilles Tendinitis, A Simple Guide to the Condition, Treatment and Related Diseases
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    Achilles Tendinitis, A Simple Guide to the Condition, Treatment and Related Diseases

    By Kenneth Kee

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    The Achilles Tendon is the body’s largest tendon
    Achilles tendinitis occurs when the tendon is swollen and tender
    Inflammation occurs due to the calf muscles overstretching
    Passive stretching is due to frequent walking and jumping

    Young male adults are affected more than female
    Overexertion leads to many tendinitis in males
    There may severe pain and difficulty in running
    If untreated the stretched tendon may result in tearing

    It is important the tendon is rested and iced
    The blood supply to the tendon must not be compromised
    X-rays and MRI will the confirm the severity
    Severe rupture of the tendon may require surgery

    Treatment is by reduction of strenuous activities
    Followed by strengthening exercise and physiotherapy
    A brace or cast will keep the heel and tendon still
    To allow the very important Achilles tendon heal

    -An original poem by Kenneth Kee

    Interesting Tips about the Achilles Tendinitis

    A Healthy Lifestyle

    1. Take a well Balanced Diet

    2. Rest of the tendon

    Hot compress may help reduce inflammation

    Splints or bandaging of the tendon and heel area and ankle to rest the tendons

    Pain killers such as NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) for pain

    Muscle relaxant to relax muscles

    Local injection of local anesthetic and long acting steroid should be avoided because of danger of rupture of tendon.

    Avoid over usage of the Achilles tendon

    Strengthen the muscles and tendons with exercises

    Surgical reattachment of Achilles tendon may be necessary if torn.

    3. Keep bones and body strong

    Bone marrow produces our blood

    Eat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.

    Eat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.

    Eat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits

    Zinc and other minerals are important to the body

    4. Get enough rest and Sleep

    Avoid stress and tension

    5. Exercise and stay active.

    It is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 21⁄2 hours a week.

    One way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.

    Begin slowly especially if a person has not been active.

    6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman.

    Alcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone.

    Alcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells.

    7. Stop or do not begin smoking.

    It also interferes with blood supply and healing.

    Cigarettes contain more than forty types of hazardous and possibly cancer causing chemicals which can harm the smokers and those around them

    Chapter 1

    Achilles Tendinitis

    What is Achilles Tendinitis?

    Achilles Tendinitis is the inflammation and swelling of the Achilles tendon.

    What are the causes of Achilles Tendinitis?

    Causes:

    The cause of Achilles Tendinitis is due:

    1. Injury or trauma to the Achilles tendon-minor tears in the tendon of these muscles is always present in injury

    2. Repetitive over usage of Achilles tendon especially in a runner

    What are the symptoms and signs of Achilles Tendinitis?

    Onset is usually gradual unless due to injury

    Symptoms:

    1. Pain on movement of the Achilles tendon

    2. Swelling of the Achilles tendon affected at the lower leg and heel

    3. Stiffness of the Achilles tendon - inability to stretch

    4. Pain often radiates into the foot

    Signs:

    1. Swelling of the affected Achilles tendon

    2. Pain and local tenderness of the affected Achilles tendon

    3. Dry crepitus on movement of the Achilles tendon is present
    4. X-rays are usually normal although an ultrasound may show minor tears in the tendon.

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    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKenneth Kee
    Release dateDec 5, 2014
    ISBN9781311596338
    Achilles Tendinitis, A Simple Guide to the Condition, Treatment and Related Diseases
    Author

    Kenneth Kee

    Medical doctor since 1972.Started Kee Clinic in 1974 at 15 Holland Dr #03-102, relocated to 36 Holland Dr #01-10 in 2009.Did my M.Sc (Health Management ) in 1991 and Ph.D (Healthcare Administration) in 1993.Dr Kenneth Kee is still working as a family doctor at the age of 74However he has reduced his consultation hours to 3 hours in the morning and 2 hours inthe afternoon.He first started writing free blogs on medical disorders seen in the clinic in 2007 on http://kennethkee.blogspot.com.His purpose in writing these simple guides was for the health education of his patients which is also his dissertation for his Ph.D (Healthcare Administration). He then wrote an autobiography account of his journey as a medical student to family doctor on his other blog http://afamilydoctorstale.blogspot.comThis autobiography account “A Family Doctor’s Tale” was combined with his early “A Simple Guide to Medical Disorders” into a new Wordpress Blog “A Family Doctor’s Tale” on http://ken-med.com.From which many free articles from the blog was taken and put together into 1000 eBooks.He apologized for typos and spelling mistakes in his earlier books.He will endeavor to improve the writing in futures.Some people have complained that the simple guides are too simple.For their information they are made simple in order to educate the patients.The later books go into more details of medical disorders.He has published 1000 eBooks on various subjects on health, 1 autobiography of his medical journey, another on the autobiography of a Cancer survivor, 2 children stories and one how to study for his nephew and grand-daughter.The purpose of these simple guides is to educate patient on health disorders and not meant as textbooks.He does not do any night duty since 2000 ever since Dr Tan had his second stroke.His clinic is now relocated to the Buona Vista Community Centre.The 2 units of his original clinic are being demolished to make way for a new Shopping Mall.He is now doing some blogging and internet surfing (bulletin boards since the 1980's) startingwith the Apple computer and going to PC.The entire PC is upgraded by himself from XT to the present Pentium duo core.The present Intel i7 CPU is out of reach at the moment because the CPU is still expensive.He is also into DIY changing his own toilet cistern and other electric appliance.His hunger for knowledge has not abated and he is a lifelong learner.The children have all grown up and there are 2 grandchildren who are even more technically advanced than the grandfather where mobile phones are concerned.This book is taken from some of the many articles in his blog (now with 740 posts) A Family Doctor’s Tale.Dr Kee is the author of:"A Family Doctor's Tale""Life Lessons Learned From The Study And Practice Of Medicine""Case Notes From A Family Doctor"

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      Achilles Tendinitis, A Simple Guide to the Condition, Treatment and Related Diseases - Kenneth Kee

      Achilles Tendinitis,

      A

      Simple

      Guide

      to

      Condition,

      Treatment

      And

      Related Diseases

      by

      Dr Kenneth Kee

      M.B.,B.S. (Singapore)

      Ph.D (Healthcare Administration)

      Copyright Kenneth Kee 2014 Smashwords Edition

      Published By Kenneth Kee at Smashwords.com

      Dedication

      This book is dedicated

      to my wife Dorothy

      and my children

      Carolyn, Grace

      and Kelvin

      This book describes the Achilles Tendinitis and Their Treatments and Related Diseases or in vernacular terms

      (What You Need to treat Achilles Tendinitis)

      This eBook is licensed for the personal enjoyment only. This eBook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each reader.

      If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy.

      Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Introduction

      Ode to Achilles Tendinitis

      The Achilles Tendon is the body’s largest tendon

      Achilles tendinitis occurs when the tendon is swollen and tender

      Inflammation occurs due to the calf muscles overstretching

      Passive stretching is due to frequent walking and jumping

      Young male adults are affected more than female

      Overexertion leads to many tendinitis in males

      There may severe pain and difficulty in running

      If untreated the stretched tendon may result in tearing

      It is important the tendon is rested and iced

      The blood supply to the tendon must not be compromised

      X-rays and MRI will the confirm the severity

      Severe rupture of the tendon may require surgery

      Treatment is by reduction of strenuous activities

      Followed by strengthening exercise and physiotherapy

      A brace or cast will keep the heel and tendon still

      To allow the very important Achilles tendon heal

      -An original poem by Kenneth Kee

      Interesting Tips about the Achilles Tendinitis

      A Healthy Lifestyle

      1. Take a well Balanced Diet

      2. Rest of the tendon

      Hot compress may help reduce inflammation

      Splints or bandaging of the tendon and heel area and ankle to rest the tendons

      Pain killers such as NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) for pain

      Muscle relaxant to relax muscles

      Local injection of local anesthetic and long acting steroid should be avoided because of danger of rupture of tendon.

      Avoid over usage of the Achilles tendon

      Strengthen the muscles and tendons with exercises

      Surgical reattachment of Achilles tendon may be necessary if torn.

      3. Keep bones and body strong

      Bone marrow produces our blood

      Eat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.

      Eat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.

      Eat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits

      Zinc and other minerals are important to the body

      4. Get enough rest and Sleep

      Avoid stress and tension

      5. Exercise and stay active.

      It is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2½ hours a week.

      One way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.

      Begin slowly especially if a person has not been active.

      6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman.

      Alcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone.

      Alcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells.

      7. Stop or do not begin smoking.

      It also interferes with blood supply and healing.

      Cigarettes contain more than forty types of hazardous and possibly cancer causing chemicals which can harm the smokers and those around them

      Chapter 1

      Achilles Tendinitis

      What is Achilles Tendinitis?

      Achilles Tendinitis is the inflammation and swelling of the Achilles tendon.

      What are the causes of Achilles Tendinitis?

      Causes:

      The cause of Achilles Tendinitis is due:

      1. Injury or trauma to the Achilles tendon-minor tears in the tendon of these muscles is always present in injury

      2. Repetitive over usage of Achilles tendon especially in a runner

      What are the symptoms and signs of Achilles Tendinitis?

      Onset is usually gradual unless due to injury

      Symptoms:

      1. Pain on movement of the Achilles tendon

      2. Swelling of the Achilles tendon affected at the lower leg and heel

      3. Stiffness of the Achilles tendon - inability to stretch

      4. Pain often radiates into the foot

      Signs:

      1. Swelling of the affected Achilles tendon

      2. Pain and local tenderness of the affected Achilles tendon

      3. Dry crepitus on movement of the Achilles tendon is present

      4. X-rays are usually normal although an ultrasound may show minor

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