Pain

No one wants to have pain. The idea that pain is, in reality, a good thing sounds crazy, but it’s true—pain protects us, and without it, we would be in trouble. How does that work? Why do we experience pain Pain receptors are found throughout the body, internally, as well as on the outside surface. […]

Bone pain or aching in the bones does not occur as often as pain in the joints or sore, aching muscles. Sometimes it can be easy to determine the reason for pain in the bones, such as a broken bone that causes severe pain. Other times, the reason for bone pain is not so obvious, […]

Back pain has many different causes. Some people have back pain related to muscle problems in their low back. Other individuals have degenerated discs that cause back pain. The internal organs of the pelvis or abdomen can also cause low back pain. Sometimes problems with the skin, such as an episode of shingles, can result […]

Cluster headaches appear in the cyclical patterns called cluster periods. It is one of the most painful types of headaches. Generally, cluster headaches begin in the middle of the night and are so intense that the person wakes up. The pain locates in or around one eye on one side of the head. Onsets of […]

Vertebral osteomyelitis is an infection of the vertebral body. It is a relatively rare cause of back pain, especially in young, healthy adults. According to the statistics, the incidence of vertebral osteomyelitis is 2.4 cases per 100,000 people. Mechanism of infection Generally, the infection spreads to the vertebral body by a blood vessel. Lower spine […]

Diabetic neuropathy diagnosis In order to make a diabetic neuropathy diagnosis, the doctor may perform a physical exam and become familiar with your medical history. Your doctor may check your overall muscle strength and tone, sensitivity to vibration and touch, tendon reflexes.Also, your doctor may order some additional tests to confirm your diabetic neuropathy. Such […]

Generally, vertebral osteomyelitis is a secondary complication following infection with bacterial blood seeding. As a result, infection signs may initially overshadow those of vertebral osteomyelitis. Moreover, this condition shares many symptoms with a lot of other diseases. The time difference between the onset of symptoms and diagnosis is often significant due to these complications (five […]

Diagnostics Firstly, the doctor may perform a short exam to estimate your ability to stand, sit, walk and lift your legs. Also, the doctor will discuss with you the severity of your painful sensations and how your pain affects your daily life.Such examination allows the doctor to identify if you have muscle spasms and where […]

Cluster headaches are periodic headaches that are characterized by severe painfulness. The condition is rare, but it can still cause extreme discomfort for the sufferer. Luckily, some treatments help prevent attacks or deal with headaches when they occur. Cluster headaches diagnosis The pain and pattern of cluster headache attacks are distinctive for this condition. The […]

What is diabetic neuropathy? Diabetic neuropathy is a general term used to describe different types of nerve damage that occur in people who have diabetes. Diabetes is a condition that often results in high levels of glucose in the bloodstream or high blood sugar levels. Eventually, having too much sugar in your bloodstream damages your […]