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Neck strain occurs from acute injury to the neck. It is caused by indirect trauma when the head is flung backward or hyperextension of thrown forward (hyper flexion) known as whiplash injuries

It is also known as Lateral Epicondylitis and is a commonly encountered problem in orthopedic setup. In this condition there is pain and tenderness over the outer part of the elbow. It commonly affects the persons who play tennis regularly but anyone can suffer this condition. It is supposed to be an idiopathic, self limiting condition of middle age and there are no clear evidences to support that it occurs due to tennis playing or due to over usage of the limb. Tennis Elbow involves the extensor muscles that originate on the lateral epicondylar region of the distal part of the humerus.

Polyhydramnios is a medical condition due to excess of amniotic sac. It is seen in 0.5 to 2% of pregnancies. The most common cause is maternal diabetes. It is the term used if the amniotic fluid is 3 times the normal or about 3,000 ml.

The symptom of pain, swelling, or stiffness with limitation of joint movement is called arthritis. In certain serious types of arthritis (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis) the stiffness and limitation of joint movement is especially worse for prolonged periods in the mornings. Occasionally, the symptoms may be acute with red, hot swollen joints. In chronic cases the joints may become deformed.

High cholesterol is the presence of high cholesterol in the blood. It?s not a disease but a metabolic disorder secondary to many diseases. It contributes coronary heart disease, hypertension, and stroke.