Q: My brother recently suffered a hemorrhagic stroke. Can you tell me more about these, and what I can do to reduce my risk of having one?
A: A hemorrhagic stroke takes the form of either an intracerebral hemorrhage, which occurs if a weakened blood vessel within the brain ruptures and
According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, 90 percent of people with low back pain will recover within a month even without any treatment. Thus, acute and subacute pain is best managed conservatively.
The latest guidelines by the American College of Physicians (Annals of Internal Medicine, April 2017) strongly
Gum Disease May Play a Role in Rheumatoid Arthritis
An oral bacterium linked to gum disease may also initiate rheumatoid arthritis-related autoimmunity, reported researchers at the 2018 Annual European Congress of Rheumatology in June. Porphyromonas gingivalis is the only human pathogen associated with the generation of citrullinated proteins, the researchers explained,
If you’ve been experiencing chronic hip pain, you’ve no doubt considered hip replacement. It could be your best solution.
The goal of total hip replacement is to replace the worn surfaces of the ball-and-socket joint. Typically, the upper head of the femur is replaced by a metal ball mounted on a
Fibromyalgia is a relatively new disease: It wasn’t until 1981 that the first controlled study to identify symptoms of fibromyalgia was published. And it wasn’t until 2005 that the American Pain Society issued the first treatment guidelines for fibromyalgia.
So exactly what is fibromyalgia? It’s “a generalized soft tissue pain syndrome
As you get older, you are at increased risk for spinal stenosis, a condition that can cause pain in your lower back and legs. Spinal stenosis occurs when the spinal canal—the hollow space within the vertebrae that contains the nerve roots and spinal cord—becomes narrower.
The spinal canal often narrows due
Your spine is subjected to immense wear and tear over your lifetime. Fortunately, it comes with its own inbuilt shock absorption system—one that’s designed to counter the forces placed on it by the motion involved in day-to-day life, as well as physical exercise and (often improper) body mechanics. This shock
In the world of medicine, fibromyalgia is a relatively new disease. The first controlled study that validated the symptoms of fibromyalgia was published in 1981, and the American Pain Society issued the first treatment guidelines for fibromyalgia pain in 2005.
“Fibromyalgia is a generalized soft tissue pain syndrome characterized by widespread
In the world of medicine, fibromyalgia is a relatively new disease; the first controlled study that validated the symptoms of fibromyalgia was published in 1981, and the American Pain Society issued the first treatment guidelines for fibromyalgia in 2005.
“Fibromyalgia is a generalized soft tissue pain syndrome characterized by widespread or
Chronic pain can diminish your quality of life and limit your ability to perform daily activities, whether it’s a result of surgery, a compressed disc, arthritis, or some other cause.
Unfortunately, too many women aren’t getting the help they need to manage their pain. According to a report issued earlier this
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