18th November 2008
A Leg ulcer is an open wound or sore that can be found on the lower extremities, namely the leg, but these lesions can go as far down as the feet and ankles.90% percent of these skin ulcerations are caused by venous insufficiency, otherwise known as varic...
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12th November 2008
Period pain can be defined as cramping and soreness in the abdominal region during normal menstruation. The medical terminology for this condition is dysmenorrhoea. Almost 80 percent of all women will experience period pain during their reproductive years...
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31st October 2008
Muscle pain also called Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) and refers to pain and inflammation that occurs in the soft tissues of the human body. Muscle pain can be chronic and primarily affects the connective tissue that covers the muscles, called the fascia...
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29th October 2008
A muscle spasm is an involuntary contraction of the muscle that can be chronic and painful. There can be numerous types of muscle spasms as well as reasons for them. Some muscle spasm occurs after a trauma to an area, while still others have no discernibl...
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23rd October 2008
What is Heel Pain?
The most common cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis, which is also called heel spur syndrome. Heel pain also encompasses numerous other ailments of the foot, including nerve irritation, arthritis, tendonitis, stress fracture, and...
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20th October 2008
Fibromyalgia, also called Fibrositis, is a chronic pain and fatigue condition that can cause soreness, stiffness, and tenderness in the muscles, tendons, and joints. Although a fairly common muscle disorder, what causes the onset of the syndrome is still ...
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14th October 2008
What is Dysmenorrhoea (period pain)?
Dysmenorrhoea is the medical terminology used to describe intense pain associated with the female menstrual cycle (period). There are two types of dysmenorrhoea, namely, primary and secondary dysmenorrhoea. Primary ...
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07th October 2008
Do you have Diabetes Pain?
Diabetes is a crippling disorder where an individual's blood sugar becomes too high due to a malfunction of the pancreas. It is also considered one of the most common chronic diseases in the world, with roughly 25% sufferers ex...
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24th September 2008
Otherwise known as "tailbone pain", coccydynia is medically recognized as an inflammation of the tailbone or coccyx, which lies in the hollow area between the buttocks. The discomfort caused by coccydynia can vary from mild to extreme.
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12th September 2008
Chronic back pain is defined as pain in the back region that lasts from more than three months. It is also the most common ailment among inhabitants of the UK, as some 60-80 percent of residents say that they experience significant chronic back pain.
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