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Cervical osteochondrosis is a condition that results when changes begin to occur in the cushioning discs which lie between the vertebrae in the neck. The changes in these discs cause changes in the neck vertebrae and joints themselves to also occur, resulting in compression of the nerve roots called osteochondrosis. This causes the height of […]

Your backbone (spine, vertebrae) protects your spinal cord and allows you to stand and bend. A wide range of spine diseases can occur, for many different reasons. Some of these include: Infections Injuries Tumors Conditions, such as scoliosis and ankylosing spondylitis Bone changes that come with aging, such as herniated discs and spinal stenosis Common […]

Degenerative Disc Disease & Scoliosis Each section of the spine has its own degree of mobility. The sections with the greatest mobility are the cervical (neck) and lumbar (lower back) areas. The thoracic spine area (from the bottom of the neck to the base of the rib cage) is relatively mobile. The sacrum (the area just above the tailbone) and […]

Typical MS treatment targets recovery from attacks, reducing symptoms, and slowing the progression. Sometimes, no MS treatment is needed. However, one cure doesn’t exist yet. There are several treatments for MS attacks Corticosteroids like oral prednisone and intravenous methylprednisolone are proved to be effective in lowering nerve inflammation. There are several possible side effects: insomnia, […]

Broken blood vessels, also called “spider veins” or telangiectasia, are enlarged or dilated veins just below the surface of the skin that result in small, red lines spreading out into web-shaped form. Spider veins may develop anywhere on the body, but they are more common on the face and legs. Although broken vessels are harmless, […]

The treatment of cancer is possible with a variety of procedures and medications, and many more are currently being studied. Cancer treatment options are divided into “local” and “systemic” treatments. Surgery and therapy are examples of the “local” cancer treatment used for treating a particular tumor or area of the body. In turn, “systemic” treatment […]

Your kidneys are responsible for blood cleaning, filtering out extra water from your blood, and regulating your blood pressure. Kidney disease affects the kidneys’ proper functioning, impairing all the listed processes. In addition, kidney disease may affect the production of red blood cells and vitamin D metabolism, which is essential for healthy bones. Kidney disease […]

Inflammation of the pancreas is called pancreatitis. The pancreas is a flat, long gland. This gland is located next to your small intestine and behind the stomach in the upper abdomen. The pancreas produces enzymes helping digestion and hormones (insulin and glucagon) helping regulate how your body processes sugar (glucose).Pancreatitis can be acute or chronic. […]

What is lung disease? The term ‘lung disease’ refers to several types of diseases that affect the lungs’ ability to function properly. Lung disease can affect respiratory function (the ability to breathe) and pulmonary function (how well lungs work).There are a variety of lung diseases, some of them are associated with environmental factors, and others […]

If you want to move your arm or leg, neck or hip, you can easily do it. But you can hardly order your thoracic spine to move. This is no surprise: we have already discussed that this is a quite immovable structure consisting of ribs, twelve vertebrae and many muscles and joints. The diaphragm is […]