Category: Conditions

Introduction Occipital Neuralgia is a form of neuropathic pain caused by irritation or injury to the occipital nerve located in the back of the scalp. The occipital nerves are two pair of nerves that...

What is Trigeminal Neuralgia? Tic Douloureux or Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) is a neuropathic disorder causing episodes of intense pain in the eyes, lips, nose, scalp, forehead and jaw. The condition of TN is typically...

What is Foot Pain? Foot pain is a feeling of discomfort felt anywhere in the different parts of the foot, including the heels, toes, arch, instep, sole or ankles. With 26 bones and 33...

Introduction Ear pain is defined as a dull or intense sensation of discomfort in the ear or related areas. Chronic otalgia or earache is a very common problem in most of the adults. However,...

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The Causes of Lower Back Pain Introduction The US rates lower back pain as the most common health problem and one of the leading causes of physician visits. Reports indicate that Americans spend at...

Neck pain in computer users Introduction Neck pain is one of the most common work-related injuries. More than 87% of computer workers report pain in the neck and shoulder pain, ranging from acute to...

  Endometriosis. A patients’ perspective Introduction to Endometriosis Endometriosis is caused by endometrial cells (cells from the lining of the uterus (womb)) travelling away from the womb and settling mainly in the pelvic cavity,...

Raynaud’s Phenomenon Introduction Raynaud’s phenomenon (RP) is a medical condition characterized by poor blood flow, resulting in discomfort and discoloration in the affected parts. This disorder is named after the French physician, Maurice Raynaud,...

Introduction Bursitis is an inflammation of a bursa caused by the repetitive use, trauma, infection or a systemic inflammatory disease. A bursa is a tiny fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to...