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Scissor Leg: From 1 Different Sources

a disability in which one leg becomes permanently crossed over the other as a result of spasticity of its *adductor muscles or deformity of the hips. The condition occurs in children with brain damage and in adults after strokes. A *tenotomy or injections with *botulinum toxin may reduce the degree of disability.
Health Source: Oxford | Concise Colour Medical Dictionary
Author: Jonathan Law, Elizabeth Martin

Legionnaire’s Disease

Infection by the Gram negative rod, Legionella pneumophila and other species of the Genus. Often presents as an atypical pneumonia. Outbreaks have been reported from various countries.... legionnaire’s disease

Restless Legs Syndrome

A condition in which the patient experiences unpleasant sensations, and occasionally involuntary movements, in the legs when at rest, especially at night. No pathological changes have been identi?ed. It is sometimes indicative of iron-de?ciency ANAEMIA, but in many cases the cause remains a mystery and the variety of cures o?ered are a testimony to this. Some anti-epileptic drugs are said to help (see EPILEPSY).... restless legs syndrome

Legal Guardianship

Power, conferred by legal authority, to control an indivdual’s affairs in relation to medical or other care.... legal guardianship

Legarre

(Spanish) Refers to the Virgin Mary Legare, Legarra, Legara, Lera, Leira... legarre

Legend

(American) One who is memorable Legende, Legund, Legunde... legend

Legia

(Spanish) A bright woman Legiah, Legea, Legeah, Legiya, Legiyah, Legya, Legyah... legia

Heavy Aching Legs

See: OEDEMA, CRAMPS, VARICOSE VEINS. ... heavy aching legs

Legionnaire’s Disease

Non-contagious acute infection affecting the mucous membrane of the lungs. A form of pneumonia, caused by the organism Legionella pneumophilla.

Onset: 2-10 days.

Sources of infection: water-cooling and air-conditioning plants, Aerosols.

Usually attacks those with existing lung weakness. Those with low natural resistance and smokers are most at risk. Epidemic or single cases. Diagnosis confirmed by Haematological laboratory.

Symptoms. High body temperature (above 39°C). Rigor. Shivering. Diarrhoea. Dry cough. Bleeding from stomach and intestines. Mental confusion. Chest pains, shortness of breath, occasional diarrhoea. Differential diagnosis. Glandular fever. Other forms of pneumonia.

Indicated: anti-microbials and expectorants.

Treatment. Formula. Pleurisy root 2; Echinacea root 2; Grindelia quarter. Dose – Powders: 500mg (two 00 capsules or one-third teaspoon). Liquid extracts: one 5ml teaspoon. Tinctures: two 5ml teaspoons. Every 3 hours. Take together with:–

Fenugreek tea. 2 heaped teaspoons seeds to each cup water simmered gently 10 minutes. Drink freely 1 cup. Seeds should be swallowed.

Enema. Strong Yarrow tea enema to control bowel bleeding. ... legionnaire’s disease

Legs

Locking at the knee (Prickly Ash bark). Legs aching from no known cause (Hawthorn, Motherwort). Legs, pins and needles (Cramp bark). Legs swollen, due to heart weakness or kidney disorder (Broom). Ankles, ‘giving way’ sensation (Cramp bark). ... legs

Legionnaires’ Disease

A form of pneumonia that is caused by LEGIONELLA PNEUMOPHILA, a bacterium that breeds in warm, moist conditions. The source of infection is often an air-conditioning system in a large, public building.

The first symptoms include headache, muscular and abdominal pain, diarrhoea, and a dry cough.

Over the next few days, pneumonia develops, resulting in a high fever, shaking chills, coughing up of thick sputum (phlegm), drowsiness, and sometimes delirium.

Treatment is with the antibiotic drug erythromycin.... legionnaires’ disease

Restless Legs

A syndrome characterized by unpleasant tickling, burning, prickling, or aching sensations in the leg muscles.

Symptoms tend to come on at night in bed; they may also be triggered by prolonged sitting.

The condition tends to run in families and is common in middleaged women, people with rheumatoid arthritis, smokers, and during pregnancy.

The cause is unknown, and there is no single cure; some patients benefit from cooling the legs, others from warming them.

Treatment with levodopa and calcium channel blockers can sometimes help.... restless legs

Bow-legs

pl. n. abnormal out-curving of the legs, resulting in a gap between the knees on standing. A certain degree of bowing is normal in small children, but persistence into adult life, or later development of this deformity, results from abnormal growth of the *epiphysis or arthritis. The condition can be corrected by *osteotomy. Medical name: genu varum.... bow-legs

Legume

a fruit consisting of one carpel, opening on one side, such as a pea.... legume

Legg–calvé–perthes Disease

(Perthes disease, pseudocoxalgia) necrosis of the head of the femur (thigh bone) due to interruption of its blood supply (see osteochondritis). Of unknown cause, it occurs most commonly in boys between the ages of 5 and 10 and causes aching and a limp. The head of the femur can collapse and become deformed, resulting in a short leg and restricted hip movement. Affected boys are kept under observation and their activities are restricted; surgery may be required in more severe cases. [A. T. Legg (1874–1939), US surgeon; J. Calvé (1875–1954), French orthopaedist; G. C. Perthes (1869–1927), German surgeon]... legg–calvé–perthes disease

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