Boomeritis booming due to habits, injuries
Thu, 18 Jan 2007 03:26 PM EST
... The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons defines boomeritis as sports-related injuries suffered by baby boomers -- born between 1946-1964 -- that include bursitis, tendonitis, arthritis, sprains, strains and stress fractures. ...
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- Back Pain
- Facial Injuries and Disorders
- Hand Injuries and Disorders
- Pregnancy
- Dementia due to metabolic causes
- Fractures due to osteoporosis
- Cushing syndrome due to adrenal tumor
- Complications due to long-term catheter use
- Injury to the feet due to loss of feeling
- Perforation (tearing) of the intestine due to obstruction
- Facial nerve palsy due to birth trauma
- Respiratory difficulties from obstruction due to large tongue
- Head and Brain Injuries
- Poor blood sugar control due to nausea and vomiting
- Low blood pressure and dizziness from excessive urination (due to medication)
- Recurrent or unnoticed injury to the hand or arm due to diminished sensation
- Weak bones (osteomalacia) and osteoporosis (due to very long-term cholestasis)
- Damage to the eyes, kidneys, and nerves due to untreated high blood sugar
- Spinal Injuries
- Repeated injuries

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