The brachial plexus is a complex network of nerves near your neck. It extends from the neck under your collarbone into your arms. It gives rise to all the nerves from your shoulders to your fingers. These nerves connect the spinal cord to your arms. They control the movement of muscles in...
You feelan aching pain in the front of the shoulder at the AC joint. Pressing on the AC joint causes increased pain and tenderness. There is often weakness associated with the degenerative bone changes. For the weightlifter, symptoms are the most severe the night after a weightlifting competitio...
Medication for hiccups If you experience long-term, or chronic, hiccups, your doctor might prescribe you a medicine calledbaclofen. Baclofen is an effective treatment for hiccups because it relaxes your muscles. Keeping your muscles relaxed helps calm your body and settle your diaphragm. This medici...
and my father had to have a subclavian vein catheterization done a few months ago while in the hospital and was having several blood tests done. It can seem a little overwhelming trying to understand how all of this works, but I am thankful for all the medical technology that makes it so...
A newborn’s clavicle or collarbone may fracture during labor and/or delivery if the doctor has difficulty delivering the baby's shoulder. These fractures also occur during breech deliveries, when the baby is turned "upside down" in the birth canal. In addition, a baby’s skull may fr...
How is breast cancer diagnosed?Tell your healthcare provider if you have a family history of cancer, especially breast, ovarian, or prostate cancer. Tell your provider about any medical conditions you have and medicines you are currently taking. Your provider will examine your breasts for lumps,...
He said I was doing really well and assured me that the pain I was still feeling into my collarbone and shoulder blade, as well as my arm, was normal, and that I could expect to be in pain for another four or five weeks. He gave me a referral to physical therapy and sent me on...
Hidradenitis suppurativa(HS) is a painful, long term skin condition that causes abscesses and scarring on the skin. The exact cause of hidradenitis suppurativa is unknown, but it occurs near hair follicles where there are sweat glands, usually around the groin, bottom, breasts and armpits. ...
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When you’re faced with an immediate temptation, remind yourself of your long-term goals——whether they be losing weight or getting a medical degree. You’ll find it easier, then, to keep from settling for the single marshmallow. 5. People skills.The capacity to know how another feels is...