Category: Conditions

Introduction   Meralgia paresthetica is an entrapment or ‘pinching’ of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve that supplies sensation to the outer portion of the thigh. The nerve becomes entrapped when passing through the groin....

Definition Headache is a term used to describe aching or pain that occurs in one or more areas of the head, face, mouth or neck. Headache can be acute, chronic, recurrent or occasional, mild,...

Introduction The prostate is a muscular, walnut-sized gland in the male body that surrounds part of the urethra, the tube that transports urine and sperm out of the body. The prostrate gland produces the...

Introduction Synovitis is a medical condition characterized by the inflammation of the synovial membrane, which lines the joints possessing cavities, namely synovial joints. The condition is accompanied by the fluid collection in a synovial...

Introduction Intermittent claudication is a medical condition characterized by poor circulation and blockage of blood in the leg arteries, producing aching, cramping or burning pain the legs. The pain is typically brought on by...

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...

              Botox and Myofascial Pain Syndrome Introduction Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is defined as a painful musculoskeletal condition, characterised by the development of myofascial trigger points (TrPs). The...

Pain Syndromes and IT Professionals Introduction In the recent years, the incidence of pain syndromes and related disorders has increased manifold amongst the IT professionals. In the further sections, we have briefly explained the...

Introduction Gout is a form of arthritis and a systemic disease caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints. Incidence and Prevalence Nearly one million people in the United Sates suffer from...

Introduction Costochondritis is a syndrome of the chest wall pain and occurs when there is an inflammation at the junction of the rib bone and breastbone (sternum). Costochondritis is widely accepted as the most...