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...

Osteoporosis

Introduction Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of the bone tissue. This process of bone thinning leads to an increase in bone fragility and the consequent risk of fracture....

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...

Neck pain in computer users

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...

Tendinopathy and Tendon Injury

Tendinopathy and Tendon Injury Introduction Tendinopathy is defined as a medical condition characterised by a painful or a torn tendon. The term tendinopathy is commonly used as a collective term for tendonitis and tendinosis....

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...