Back pain is a common presenting concern in physician offices and emergency departments alike, with etiologies ranging from minor injuries to severe life-threatening illnesses. This case details the clinical course of a 68-year-old former smoker with no pulmonary symptoms who presented with back ...
Bladder cancer symptoms are usually clear and easy to notice. If any of these symptoms are present, it may be worth making an appointment to see a doctor: Blood in the urine, frequent urination, painful urination or back pain. 膀胱癌的症状通常很清楚,也很...
Cancer Pain: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Management Team PainAssist - July 29, 2021 Normally when the cells grow old or get damaged, they die, and new cells take their place. Sometimes, this process goes awry. New cells... View Article Cancer Information Center Cancer Pain Management:...
The symptoms of a lung cancer recurrence depend on where it comes back. If it’s in your lungs, you may have: A cough that doesn’t go away Chest pain Shortness of breath Lung infections, like bronchitis and pneumonia Blood coming up when you cough Other general signs of cancer include...
Pfizer was the first company that produced one of these drugs and tested it in a clinical trial for low back pain, but the trial was stopped because patients on the drug were requiring hip replacement and it’s not entirely clear why. So there was a hold on the drug, but recently the...
Jan 24, 2025·Kate Brophy·Cancer Q: Given there is a blood test for ovarian cancer, why is the disease so hard to diagnose? A: Ovarian cancer is difficult to diagnose early because the symptoms (which include chronic abdominal bloating, constipation, urinary urgency, and low back pain) are...
Kautio AL, Haanpää M, Saarto T, Kalso E. Amitriptyline in the treatment of chemotherapy-induced neuropathic symptoms. J Pain Symptom Manag. 2008;35(1):31–9. ArticleCASGoogle Scholar Hammack JE, Michalak JC, Loprinzi CL, Sloan JA, Novotny PJ, Soori GS, Tirona MT, Rowland KM Jr...
Physical symptoms of cervical cancer may include the following: Abnormal vaginal bleeding Vaginal discomfort Malodorous discharge Dysuria See Clinical Presentation for more detail. Diagnosis Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection must be present for cervical cancer to occur. Complete evaluation starts wi...
Pain in the chest, behind the breastbone, often after swallowing Chronic coughing Indigestion or heartburn Chronic blood loss, leading to low blood levels of iron (anemia) or dark stools Unusual symptoms of esophageal cancer could include: ...
WebMD's slideshow explains the symptoms, causes, treatments, and survival rates for cervical cancer. A close link to the human papillomavirus (HPV) offers a way to prevent many cases.