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The Anisakis worm is a parasite that can cause nasty infections in humans who enjoy eating raw fish. It is 2 cm long and is sometimes coughed up after ingesting it in raw or undercooked fish. Adult worms are found in the stomach of marine mammals, and their eggs are passed in the feces. SilviaMilanova / Getty Images After the larvae are hatched, they are ingested by shellfish. Infected shellfish get eaten by fish and squid, where the larvae make their way into the muscle tissues....

Any deviation from standard measurements can indicate disease. Anisocytosis can be a sign of diseases such as kidney failure or heart failure. This article explains what anisocytosis is, why it happens, and what it means. Illustration by Zoe Hansen for Verywell Health Typically, your red blood cells are approximately the same size. A significant variability in their size could indicate a problem with your red blood cell production or survival....

The ankle andfootare complex structures, with a variety of connecting bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. The ligaments, tendons, and muscles provide stability and balance. Injuries or weakness of your ankle will affect your gait and your ability to walk smoothly and pain-free. SEBASTIAN KAULITZKI / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Getty Images This joint is a synovial hinge joint. There are also other bones and joints that help stabilize and support the ankle joint....

Common Causes Previous ankle injury is the most common cause of ankle arthritis. Osteonecrosis can also lead to ankle arthritis. Another cause of ankle arthritis isrheumatoid arthritis. Odilon Dimier / PhotoAlto Agency RF Collections / Getty Images Rheumatoid disease causes joint inflammation and damage to the cartilage. Over time, this can lead to significant problems, necessitating treatment. Infections of a joint, which lead to damage of the cartilage cells, is another cause....

However, some causes may require further treatment. RealPeopleGroup / Getty Images What Can Cause General Ankle Pain When Walking? A sprained ankle can cause symptoms such as pain (particularly with walking),swelling, and bruising. RealPeopleGroup / Getty Images Ahigh ankle sprainis asyndesmosis injurythat involves just the ligaments. A syndesmosis injury may also involve a ligament sprain and one or more fractures. This usually requires surgery. Arthritis The majortypes of arthritis that can affect the ankleinclude:...

Anankle rashis a symptom of many health conditions. It may be a sign of a skin problem, infection, or systemic condition like anautoimmune disease. The rash may be limited to your ankles or affect other parts of your body. Nature / Getty Images An ankle rash often appears as raised pinkish or red bumps that form in clusters. Ankle rashes can also vary based on their cause. Most ankle rashes are not dangerous....

How Physical Therapy Can Help Recovery Ankle strengthening exercises are an important part of recovering from an ankle injury. Without them, you may be prone to hurting your ankle again. Theankle jointis a major weight-bearing joint. Verywell / Ben Goldstein Its function and structure make it vulnerable to injury, especially during activities like jumping and running. This motion can help you regain the ability to walk normally again. Non-Weight Bearing Plantar Flexion Plantar flexioninvolves pointing your ankle down and away from you....

A syndesmosis injury is most commonly due to an external rotation mechanism of injury (i.e. Symptoms As mentioned, syndesmosis injuries often occur in conjunction with ankle injuries. Therefore, anyone with anankle sprainor fracture should also be evaluated for a possible injury to the syndesmosis. Peter Dazeley / Getty Images The average time to return to sport ranges between four and eight weeks.. This typically requires surgical reduction and internal fixation to stabilize the joint....

Ankylosing spondylitisis associated with an increased risk of cancer. Because they are often used as a treatment for ankylosing spondylitis, it adds to the risk of cancer. Ankylosing spondylitis increases the mortality rate of cancer. Solskin / Getty Images These medications are used in ankylosing spondylitis to have a go at curb inflammation. Drugs that decrease the action of the immune system can make chemotherapy less effective. Its important to discuss what to expect and how to manage both diseases effectively with your healthcare team....

Dr. Loengard is the EVP/Chief Medical Officer of AccentCare, Inc. In 1998, she graduated from Stony Brook University with her Doctor of Medicine. After graduation, she moved on to complete her residency from 1998-2001 at Harvard Medical School. She concluded her education after a Geriatrics Fellowship at University of Arizona College of Medicine from 2001-2002. We reach more than 300 million readers annually. Verywell Health content is fact checked and reviewed by ourMedical Expert Boardfor accuracy and integrity....

Annular Fissure Symptoms Most annular fissures are asymptomatic, but some may cause inflammation and become symptomatic. These symptoms can also be similar to aherniated disc(a possible complication of an annular fissure). The layers of theannulus fibrosuscrisscross each other to provide a scaffolding of support. Verywell / Jessica Olah The design makes the covering of the disc strong enough to hold the liquid nucleus material inside it. In fact, most of the time, the tears are resulting from age-related degenerative changes in the disc....

An annular fissure is a condition that affects intervertebral discs. Is an annular fissure the same as an annular tear? The terms fissure and tear are sometimes used interchangeably. Does Annular Fissure Cause Pain? While an annular fissure may cause pain, it doesnt always do so. In fact, a study was done by Brinjiki, et.al. You might think of an annular fissure as loss of integrity in the outer covering of the spinal disc....

It affects both males and females but is far more common in females. There are many possible causes of anorgasmia, some of which overlap. In females, anorgasmia commonly occurs after menopause when estrogen levels drop. PhotoAlto / Sanna Lindberg / Getty Images In males, anorgasmia is seen to be an extension ofdelayed ejaculation. Psychological distress, medications, and chronic health issues can contribute. This article describes the types and causes of anorgasmia in females and males....