“The goal is to stay a step ahead of your pain with ice or pain medication,” Dr. Himschoot said. “You will go home with prescriptions for your pain management and directions on how to use those medications, as well as other pain relief techniques.” Your experience will be unique to...
When a heart attack does cause chest pain, it begins in the left side or center of the chest and typically spreads to the back, jaw or arms. In men, heart attack pain radiates to the left arm most of the time, but not always. In women, the pain is more likely to spread to eithe...
As the founder of miiSpine in Louisville, Kentucky, Dr. Venu Vemuri, D.O. has become a pioneer of minimally invasive spinal surgery who seeks to bring a human element to the doctor-patient relationship through his “less is more” philosophy focused on sustainable solutions and easy-to-under...
Restrictions on off-label use of buprenorphine for pain management. Guarantees against drug interactions. Mandatory use of subjective clinical tools (e.g., a COWS scale). Requiring patients to report the lost or stolen medications to police or other law enforcement agencies, which is punitive and...
the future of pain management continues to be mired in evolving concepts and constant debates. Consequently, it is crucial to understand the past as we move towards the future. The evolution of lessons for better pain management at present and for the future starting from the 1990s to the pres...
When improving lifestyle factors is not enough, several nonsurgical or minimally-invasive treatments have shown promising results and offer patients various options for pain management and improving joint function. The recovery time is significantly shorter compared with traditional surgery, allowing patients...
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The type of surgery depends on factors such as age, severity of symptoms and family planning. Surgery always is the last option after medication or hormone management does not work. Surgical approaches: Diagnostic laparoscopy – A minimally invasive procedure through small incisions on the abdomen ...
If heartburn happens often, the lining of the esophagus can become irritated and gastroesophageal (GAS’-troh-eh-soff-uh-jee-ul) reflux disease, also known as GERD, can develop. “GERD can feel like a heart attack,” Dr. Oseni said. “It can feel like burning, squeezing or pressure ...