Pain

Facet syndrome diagnosis If you are experiencing any facet syndrome symptoms, you should see a doctor specializing in spinal disorders, such as a physiatrist, an orthopedic surgeon, or a specialist in pain management.During the appointment, your doctor may perform physical and neurological exams and look through your medical history. The physical exam involves some movement […]

Facet syndrome is a condition that occurs when the facet joints degenerate or wear away. The facet joints are the smooth, interlocking surfaces found on the surface of the vertebra or backbones. They help prevent the spine from moving too much and add stability to the structure of the spine. Like many other joints in the body, […]

Pain in the chest can take many forms: from sharp stabbing to dull aching. In some cases, the person may experience crushing or burning sensations. Chest pain can also spread to the neck up to the jaw. Alternatively, it can radiate to the arms and back. Chest pain can be a symptom of several life-threatening […]

Some medications used to treat cancer can cause a painful disorder known as chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy or chemotherapy neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy from chemo occurs when nerves of the body other than those in the spinal cord or brain are damaged. These nerves are responsible for providing feeling or sensation and movement in the legs and […]

Chronic and acute pain differ significantly. The last is a terrible feeling of discomfort that you can’t ignore when it begins. It is a signal sent by the body to alert you that there is something wrong. Acute pain most often occurs suddenly and gradually subsides, making it different from chronic pain. The last can […]

Chemotherapy neuropathy is a damage of the nerves other than nerves in brains or the spinal cord (peripheral nerves) that cause severe pain sensations. This disorder can develop after using some medications used for the chemotherapy course. Treatment of chemotherapy neuropathy Some of the medications used for pain related to neuropathy from chemo might include: […]

Everyone has experienced pain in the abdomen at least one time in their life. It may appear as a slight discomfort in the area between the ribs and pelvis. Alternatively, feelings can intensify to severe pain. Nowadays, a massive amount of reasons are known to cause stomachache. Luckily, there are many different remedies available to […]

Diagnostics of erectile dysfunction In most cases, medical history and physical exam are enough for the doctor to diagnose erectile dysfunction and prescribe proper treatment. However, if you’re experiencing chronic health conditions or if your doctor suspects that underlying medical conditions may be a cause of your erectile dysfunction, your doctor might prescribe you further […]

Antidepressants are medications that are used to treat conditions such as major depression, anxiety disorders, sleep disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorders, and they are also used in the treatment of chronic and neuropathic pain. Even though antidepressant pills are not specifically intended to treat pain, they can be very effective, even when the patient who is […]

Many different names can describe abdominal pain: Bellyache Tummy ache Stomach ache Gut ache Just about everyone has experienced abdominal pain, and it can range from mild to very severe. It can be a symptom of many conditions, and some of these are serious. The treatment of stomach pain depends on the underlying cause. Causes […]