Complicated Terms For Minor Illnesses

Nocturnal Enuresis

Nocturnal enuresis is more commonly known as bedwetting, and it is commonly seen in children, though adults can experience it as well. There are quite a few potential causes of bedwetting, including stress, fear, sleep apnea, urinary tract infection, or even just a small bladder. Bedwetting also comes with psychological effects, including embarrassment, reduced self-esteem and confidence, as well as social degradation. Treatments range and depend on the trigger, but a sleep specialist may be able to help. When the cause is psychological, particularly for children, it is crucial for the appropriate mental health treatment to be followed.

Tibial Stress Syndrome

Tibial stress syndrome might be a less complicated term than some of the others discussed so far, but it can still be confusing to many individuals who hear it. The vast majority will, however, recognize this condition by its other name: shin splints. Shin splints are perhaps the most common lower leg injury. This condition is caused by repetitive stress to the tissue surrounding the tibia bone. All kinds of physically active individuals are at risk of developing shin splints, as are those who are inactive and who start exercise routines that put stress on this area, especially if they start too intensely, too quickly. Shin splints are characterized by an achy feeling along the shin. This is caused by over-pronation during running or other activity, which is when the ankles roll inward to allow for more of the foot to contact the ground. Overpronation leads to more stress being placed on the tibia. Unlike the nickname suggests, the bone is not splintering, however, there is a lot of soreness and inflammation. The treatment for shin splints is simple: ice and rest.