Category: Conditions

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,...

Polymyalgia Rheumatica Introduction Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a condition typically characterized by a severe pain and stiffness in certain muscles of the body. Adults over the age of 50, especially women are more likely...

Introduction Mononeuropathy is a type of peripheral neuropathy that involves loss of movement or sensation to an area caused by damage to a single nerve or nerve group. This disorder might occur due to...

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...

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...

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Introduction The thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is basically a group of disorders characterized by the compression of the blood vessels or nerves in the thoracic outlet, the space between the collarbone...