Category: Conditions

Polyneuropathy

Introduction Polyneuropathy is defined as a neurological disorder typically characterized by the simultaneous malfunction of many peripheral nerves throughout the body. Quite often, the same nerves are affected symmetrically on both sides of the...

Hip Pain

Introduction Hip pain is defined as any form of pain in or around the hip joint. Hip pain is not always felt directly over the hip. Instead, it may be felt in the middle...

Painful Periods (Dysmenorrhea)

Introduction Dysmenorrhea or a painful menstrual period is a condition that refers to the pain and discomfort associated with menstruation. The pain can be of a dull, aching or cramping nature and can be...

Work-related upper disorder of the limb

Work-related upper disorders of the limb Introduction Work-related Upper Limb Disorders (WRULDs) is basically an umbrella term that refers to a variety of work-related injuries to the muscles, nerve, tendons and other soft body...

Osteoarthritis in the Knee

Osteoarthritis in the Knee Introduction Osteoarthritis is the common form of arthritis and usually occurs with wear and tear of the joints. The osteoarthritis of the knee begins with the gradual deterioration of cartilage....

Temporal Arteritis

Introduction Temporal Arteritis is an inflammatory disorder of the temporal artery, which runs over the temple, beside the eye. Also known as the giant cell arteritis or cranial arteritis, this is a rheumatic disease...

Neck Pain

        Introduction   Pain the neck can occur because of an injury, a mechanical or muscular problem, a trapped nerve caused by a bulge in one of the discs between the...