Category: Conditions

Introduction Peripheral neuropathic pain refers to the pain associated with the condition of peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy refers to the damage caused to the peripheral nervous system, which is the vast communications network that...

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Introduction Ureteric colic is defined as a medical condition characterized by the presence of a urinary stone, leading to a severe urinary system pain. An excruciating pain that can strike without a warning, ureteric...

Causes of Myofascial Pain Syndrome Introduction Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is typically defined as a chronic local or regional musculoskeletal disorder, involving a single muscle or a muscle group. The pain associated with MPS...

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,...

Patients with Chronic Pain and their General Practitioners Introduction Patients with chronic pain visit their general practitioners 5 times more frequently than others. However, 69% of primary care organisations have no guidelines or recommendations...

Introduction Osteoarthritis (OA) is an arthritis type that is caused by the breakdown and eventual loss of cartilage of one or more joints. The main areas, which are affected by OA, include fingers, spine...

Introduction Scoliosis is a condition that involves complex lateral and rotational curvature and deformity of the spine. In other words, scoliosis is a condition where people have spines that curve from side to side....

Definitions An acute sprain is defined as the tearing or stretching of a ligament or a joint capsule, with symptoms of sudden onset and short duration. A ligament is the tissue that connects bones...

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