Gout: A Comprehensive Q&A’s: A Guide
Gout is a painful arthritis type that is triggered by an abnormal amount of uric acid in the body. When uric acid builds up, it crystallizes in the joints in the shape of needles, causing extreme pain and inflammation. This article seeks to provide answers for some of the frequent queries that people have about […]
What You Need to Know about Cancer Pain
Despite tremendous progress in medicine during the last couple of decades, cancer still remains the most horrifying diagnosis. Thanks to improved treatments, people are living longer and the number of long-term cancer survivors continues to grow. Pain is one of the most common, much-feared and unattended problems for cancer patients. Cancer pain is chronic and […]
Know About Back Pain and How to Manage
Lower back pain is amongst the most common type of back pain generally encountered. It is a common disorder involving the muscles, nerves and bones of the back. Pain can vary from dull constant ache to a sudden sharp feeling. It can be classified as acute (<6weeks) sub-acute (6-12 weeks) and chronic (>12weeks). Incidence Low […]
Understanding Chronic Pain
Pain can affect all of us. It is estimated that one in three people experience some type of ongoing, chronic pain. Acute pain is protective, alerts you to an injury and usually a symptom of the underlying disease typically lasting for upto 30 days. Chronic pain is pathological and usually a disease in itself. What […]