Pain

Ask the Doctor: Adult Ear Infections; Geriatric Surgery

Feb 27, 2018 · · Pain
Q: I’ve been having pain, along with a “full” sensation, in one of my ears. Is it possible for older adults to get ear infections? I thought these were mainly a childhood problem. A: Yes, older adults can suffer from ear infections, particularly if they swim frequently. If water doesn’t … Read More

Vasculitis May Manifest As a Variety of Symptoms

Jan 31, 2018 · · Pain
Vasculitis is an umbrella term for a group of several diseases that can produce a wide range of symptoms, depending on the area of the body that is affected. “Vasculitis simply means inflammation of blood vessels. Any blood vessel in the body, from large arteries to tiny capillaries, can be involved … Read More

Important to Take Opioids Safely

Dec 21, 2017 · · Pain
Older adults suffer disproportionately from health conditions that cause pain: for example, arthritis, peripheral neuropathy due to diabetes, and cancer. It is vital to treat debilitating pain, and many people find that opioids are the only painkillers that provide relief. You may have heard through the news media that the … Read More

Fibromyalgia Update

Dec 19, 2017 · · Pain
A new study indicates that fibromyalgia patients can fall on a spectrum driven by the peripheral nervous system on one end and the central nervous system on the other. Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by widespread muscle pain and multiple tender points on the neck, shoulders, back, hips, and upper … Read More

Get Relief From Sciatic Pain

Nov 30, 2017 · · Pain
If you have pain that starts in your lower back and runs down through your buttock and your leg, you probably have what is commonly called “sciatica.” “Sciatica is caused by the irritation or pinching of the sciatic nerve. The correct terminology for this condition is actually ‘radiculopathy,’ or radicular … Read More

Editor’s Note: Dealing With Lower Back Pain

Nov 30, 2017 · · Pain
Lower back pain is among the most common complaints prompting visits to doctors’ offices. There are a myriad of possible causes, from serious bone problems to the far more common muscular sprains or tendon inflammation. How are you to know if the pain is the result of a minor ailment … Read More

UTIs and Bladder Infections—What’s the Difference?

Nov 28, 2017 · · Pain
Sometimes the terms UTI (urinary tract infection) and bladder infection are used interchangeably, but they are not quite the same. “A bladder infection implies that the bladder is the origin of the infection,” explains geriatrician Michelle Eslami, MD, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. “It is a type of a urinary tract … Read More

Bunions and Hammertoes: An Uncomfortable Relationship

Oct 27, 2017 · · Pain
Often painful and unsightly, bunions are the bane of more women than men. These boney maladies typically run in families, but they also occur in people who are “hypermobile,” meaning too flexible. Having an inflammatory condition, such as rheumatoid arthritis, can cause also bunions. And finally, the overwhelming culprit: shoes. … Read More

Get Facts on Urinary Tract Infections

Sep 29, 2017 · · Pain
If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI), you’re not alone: UTIs are the second most common infection in the U.S., accounting for more than 8 million visits to healthcare providers each year. UTI symptoms may include painful urination and urinary urgency and frequency, foul-smelling urine, and blood in … Read More

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