While the movement can be painful, there are remedies for your pain. You can try either cold or warm compresses. Using a pillow firm enough to support your neck is encouraged. Keep your posture in line and remain upright whether you’re walking, standing, or sitting still. Gentle neck mas...
increased levels of androgens (so-called male hormones that men and women have), and an irregular menstrual cycle. PCOS may be associated with adult acne in women. High levels of androgens may inhibit ovulation, which leads to skipped periods, and trigger excess hair growth and acne breakouts...
Ideally, a vaginal examination should be done between menstrual periods; however, vaginal bleeding is not a contraindication to this procedure. Patients should be told this so that they will not postpone an appointment for examination when vaginal bleeding persists. They should not take over the ...
As long as people can remember, they have wanted to make their scars disappear. Whether it is because of a painful memory or just an unsightly scar in a very visible spot, people have looked for any way to get rid of scars for centuries. They have gone to extreme lengths to try and...
Many clinicians use the mnemonic “COLDER” to aid the diagnosis of painful diseases. They will ask the patient to describe the Character, Onset, Location, and Duration of their painful symptoms, as well as the features that Exacerbate or Relieve it. For example: The pain of pleurisy typically...
MRSA - Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, is a nick name for a specific subtype of bacteria from the Staph bacteria family, which is found resistant to many of the common antibiotics that are in use today. This is due to a mutation development in the Staph bacteria, which allowed it...
Crohn’s disease is a debilitating and painful disease that can cause fatal complications in some cases. It’s characterized by periods of flare-ups and remission. Flare-ups are periods where inflammation is at its highest and symptoms are most painful. Many patients achieve long periods of remi...
More general issues, such as headaches, sensitivity to light and temperature, painful periods, and bowel problems also fall under the header of fibromyalgia symptoms. Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition, but it can be managed. Treatments are aimed at relieving pain and other fibromyalgia symptoms. ...
A general, imprecise name for a variety of infectious diseases (including typhus and rickettsial illnesses) characterized by fever and rash. SEE: Rocky Mountain spotted fever spring fever spring fever spring fever A feeling of rejuvenation or increased sex drive that affects some people in the sprin...
How painful is gallbladder surgery? The incision and your abdominal muscles mayache, especially after long periods of standing. If you had a laparoscopic surgery, you may feel pain from any carbon dioxide gas still in your belly. This pain may last for a few days. It should feel a bit ...