Prostatitis is a syndrome which occurs as the male prostate becomes inflamed. Inflammation could be due to infection or other causes. Generally, an urologist will have to sort this out. Regardless, the symptoms of urgent urination and pain can leave a man groping for the bathroom walls. It is understandable to want relief. Aside from … Read more
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that forces your body’s immune system to attack your joints. This in and of itself is ironic…especially since your immune system is supposed to protect you from any harmful bacteria and viruses. Today, over a million and a half people suffer from rheumatoid arthritis…and that number is growing every … Read more
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition caused by the median nerve becoming compressed at the wrist. This nerve is responsible for controlling sensations to the palm part of the fingers and the thumb and also controls various other nerve impulses to the muscles in the hand. The carpal tunnel houses the median nerve as well … Read more
You should know that back pain is a symptom- not a diagnosis in and of itself. There are several possible causes of back pain, including: Mechanical Problems This is a result of the way your spine moves or the way you feel when your spine moves in certain ways. One of the most common mechanical … Read more
Pelvic pain is a common complaint that both men and women may have, although women are twice as likely to suffer as men. The pelvis region includes vital organs such as the ovaries, uterus, bladder, urethra, vagina, bowels and the structure of the muscular support system. Any of these organs may dysfunction and cause an … Read more
Among all the symptoms and conditions that affect the human body, headaches are definitely very commonly encountered. Most people suffer from a headache at least once in their lifetime – but the truth is that few of us actually understand how headaches “function”. Headaches can be caused by a wide variety of medical conditions and … Read more
Wearing the wrong style or fit of a bra can lead to major complications like chronic shoulder pain and back pain. In recent years this has become an area of focus as millions of women complain about bra related pain, and there have been steps made in looking towards understanding and treatment of bra strap syndrome, … Read more
Overview of Menstrual Cramps What distinguishes menstrual cramps from other forms of pain is that their underlying ailment is not an ailment at all in many cases-it is an act of nature. Many women lament the severity of their menstrual cramps, without doing a critical examination on their own lifestyle choices and health, and how … Read more
Heartburn can often turn into GERD or Gastro esophageal reflux disease. It’s actually quite common and often considered to be more of a symptom than it is a disease. Acid reflux happens when the ring of muscle allowing food into the stomach isn’t relaxing and closing off after eating. Thus, the acid in the stomach … Read more
There are many reasons why you may experience knee or leg pain or have a loss of sensation in those areas. One of the most common causes is damage to the common peroneal nerve. This damage may be caused by a sports injury, due to a medical condition or it can also be caused by … Read more