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February 22, 2022
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Condition. Musculoskeletal Pain
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A musculoskeletal refers to a condition or pain in a structure that helps support the neck, back, or limbs. It can affect the following: Joints Muscles Ligaments Tendons Nerves Musculoskeletal disorders are inflammatory and degenerative diseases. They impair a person’s ability to perform their usual activities due to the symptoms they cause. Many different parts […]
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February 22, 2022
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Treatment. Hand Pain
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Hand pain is a condition that causes considerable discomfort and interferes with everyday life. Therefore, proper diagnosis and treatment assigned are essential to resume normal functioning and prevent possible complications. Hand pain diagnosis To diagnose hand pain, pain in the fingers or wrist, the doctor begins with assessing the patient’s health history and a physical […]
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February 22, 2022
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Treatment. Achilles Tendon pain
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Diagnostic procedures When you go to the doctor for Achilles tendon pain, your doctor will examine your ankle and foot, looking for these signs: Swelling at the back of the heel and along your Achilles tendon Enlargement or thickening of your Achilles tendon Osteophytes or bony spurs on the lower part of the tendon at […]
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January 15, 2022
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Condition. Achilles Tendon Pain
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WHAT IS THE ACHILLES TENDON? The medical term for your heel cord is the Achilles tendon. It is a fibrous, strong tissue band that connects the muscles in your calf to your heel. There are two muscles in the back of your lower leg. When these two muscles contract or tighten, they pull on your […]
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February 22, 2022
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Treatment. Hip pain
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One of the largest joints in the human body, the hip joint, allows for forward and backward movement of the thigh. In addition, it rotates while sitting and with direction changes when walking. Therefore, even a slight discomfort in the hip can interfere with the person’s everyday life. That’s why it is essential to diagnose […]
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February 22, 2022
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Condition. Chronic pain
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What does chronic pain mean? To understand chronic pain, it may help first to look at acute pain. Acute pain, while not pleasant, is a normal response by the body that is interpreted by the nervous system as an uncomfortable sensation meaning something is not right, and your situation needs to change to prevent permanent […]
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February 22, 2022
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Hand Pain
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Your hand’s anatomy enables it to perform a wide variety of highly complicated tasks. The hand is a complex body part consisting of numerous bones, tendons, ligaments, nerves, skin, and other structures. However, its complexity also makes it especially vulnerable to injury and pain. Hand anatomy The skeletal structure of your hand grasp consists of […]
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High Incidence of Adverse Outcomes in Haemodialysis Patients with Diabetes with or without Diabetic Foot Syndrome: A 5-Year Observational Study in Lleida, Spain
Abstract Background: We evaluated whether, in subjects receiving haemodialysis (HD), the presence of diabetic foot syndrome (DFS) was associated with increased mortality compared with subjects with diabetes mellitus (DM) without DFS and with non-diabetic subjects. Methods: Retrospective, observational study in 220 subjects followed for six years. We calculated and compared the frequency and 5-year cumulative […]
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February 22, 2022
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Doctors, who treat pain
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What is a pain management specialist? A pain management specialist is a doctor who has had special education and training in assessing, diagnosing, and treating people who have different types of pain. Pain includes a wide variety of disorders, including chronic and acute pain, back pain, and cancer. Many different diseases and disorders can cause […]
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February 22, 2022
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Treatment. Discogenic pain
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Discogenic pain is the neck or lower back pain that usually comes from intervertebral discs. There are many ways in which the discs may be damaged. In addition, they start degenerating over a lifespan. However, these conditions don’t always cause painful sensations. Therefore, proper diagnostics is essential to identify the cause of back pain and […]
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