If you’re suffering from chronic back pain, there are dozens of treatment options available to you. Many of them you probably have not heard about from your doctor or healthcare provider. Prescription medications, steroid injections, and expensive surgeries are not the only options for pain mana...
Objective: Epidural steroid injections (ESI) are used extensively to treat radicular back pain. This study is designed to evaluate the types and dosages of steroids commonly used and understand prescribing habits of the Texas Pain Society pain management physicians. Method: From April to May 2014,...
Depending on the type of acne scar and skin, it can cause a reaction, especially if you have sensitive skin. So it is important to speak to a professional before seeking lase treatment. 4) Injections Corticosteroid and steroid injections can help flatten and soften raised acne...
These methods include manual therapy, topical solutions, laser therapy, surgery, compression, and steroid injections. How do you treat scars on the face? Treating scars on the face requires a combination of medical and cosmetic approaches such as silicone gels, over-the-counter creams, prescription...
STDs and Injections:This method does not protect against STDs. What Are the Side Effects, Pros, Cons, and Effectiveness of an IUD (Intrauterine Device)? Anintrauterine device(IUD) is a small T-shaped plastic device that is placed in the uterus to prevent pregnancy. A plastic string is attac...
Steroid withdrawal.Topical steroids (medications that fight inflammation, in forms that you put on your skin) are some of the most common psoriasis treatments. But they can also cause symptom flares if you stop using them too quickly.
Procedures and surgery.You may need joint replacement therapy if your joints have been damaged. Steroid shots can also help with this condition, as they lower inflammation. Psoriasis vs. Parapsoriasis Parapsoriasis is the term for a group of rare skin problems that look like psoriasis but behave...
Some biologics are administered by self-injections for home use while others are given by intravenous infusions in the doctor's office. Biologics have some screening requirements such as a tuberculosis screening test (TB skin test or PPD test) and other labs before starting therapy. As with any...
Steroid-induced glaucoma Doctors prescribe corticosteroids for the management of pain, inflammation and swelling. They can be taken in many forms, such as pills, injections, nasal sprays, and eye drops or ointments. All forms of steroids increase the risk of an increase in IOP. But some types...
joint pains can be treated with over-the-counter pain medicines that reduce pain and swelling. Joint pain or arthralgia can also be treated by icing, taking warm baths, or stretching. For more severe joint pains, procedures such as steroid injections,joint aspiration, orphysical therapyis done...