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Causes & Treatments of Abdominal Pain During Pregnancy (Part 1) 2008-04-11 08:00:00 Occasional abdominal discomfort is a common pregnancy complaint, but it can also be a sign of a serious problem. Severe or persistent abdominal pain during pregnancy is never normal. The point is when anyone experience abdominal pain or cramping along with spotting, bleeding, fever, chills, vaginal discharge, and faintness, the doctor should be visited. Symptoms such as discomfort while urinating, nausea and vomiting, or if the pain doesn't subside after several minutes of rest, requires doctor's exam. It is worth to know there are some serious problems that can cause abdominal pain during pregnancy. 1) Ectopic pregnancy This is one of causes for abdominal pain during pregnancy, known as ectopic pregnancy, which occurs when a fertilized egg is implanted outside the uterus, typically in Read more:Abdominal
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Causes & Treatments of Abdominal Pain During Pregnancy (Part 2) 2008-04-18 21:00:00 Here is the 2nd part of my article about the causes and treatment of abdominal pain during pregnancy. 4) Placental abruption Placental abruption is the partial or complete separation of the placenta from the uterus. This is problem when it happens before the baby is born. There's wide variation in symptoms for placental abruption. Sometimes a placental abruption can cause sudden and obvious bleeding, but in some cases there may not be any noticeable bleeding at first. Some women reported only light bleeding or spotting. Woman might have uterine tenderness, back pain, or frequent contractions, or the uterus might contract and stay hard as a cramp or contraction that does not go away. It is also reported feeling of decrease in baby's activity, so immediate medical attention is recommended. Read more:Abdominal
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Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome : Know The Difference 2008-04-25 23:00:00 Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome
are two different muscle pain conditions, each involving palpable “points.” Aside from crossover –- 72% of people with Fibromyalgia also have active trigger points, one of the main symptoms of Myofascial Pain Syndrome -- most of the remaining symptoms in each could not be more distinct from one another.FibromyalgiaFibromyalgia is also known as chronic “widespread muscle pain.” This type of muscle pain is usually felt in all four limbs and in the trunk. The American College of Rheumatology classifies chronic widespread muscle pain as Fibromyalgia if it is also accompanied by the confirmed presence of at least 11 out of 18 (pre-identified) tender points. These tender points are 1 centimeter areas in specific muscles which are very sensiti Read more:Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome : Know The Difference - 2 2008-05-01 11:00:00 Here is the description of Myofascial Pain Syndrome
and how it is differ from Fibromyalgia
.Myofascial Pain SyndromeMyofascial Pain Syndrome is defined by trigger points, which are felt as taut bands of muscle. The trigger points refer pain to other (nearby) locations in the body. When pressed, trigger points illicit a twitch response, also known as a “jump sign.” One of the main characteristics of Myofascial Pain Syndrome is that the muscle pain is regional, or confined to a limited area of the body. Generally, Myofascial Pain Syndrome will be found in the shoulders, neck, arms, face, low back and/or legs. It is quite often a result of misaligned posture. Myofascial Pain Syndrome can be treated in a number of ways, including injections, stretching with the use of a cooling spray (a m
Foot Pain: Cause and Treatment 2008-05-23 09:56:00 Foot pain is defined as pain or discomfort can be felt anywhere in the foot, including the heel, toes, arch, instep, sole, or ankles. Foot pain can be caused by: 1) Bunions (a protrusion at the base of the big toe, which can become inflamed. Bunions often develop over time from wearing narrow-toed shoes), 2) Hammer toes (toes that curl downward into a claw-like position), 3) Calluses and corns (th Read more:Cause
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Get To Know More About Knee Muscle Pain 2008-05-29 10:08:00 Knee muscle pain usually results from overuse, poor form during physical activity, not warming up or cooling down, or inadequate stretching. Simple causes of knee muscle pain often clear up on their own with self care. Being overweight can put you at greater risk for knee problems. Knee muscle pain can be caused by: 1) Arthritis - including rheumatoid, osteoarthritis, and gout.2) Baker's cyst -
Knee Pain: Symptoms and Causes- Part 1 2008-06-06 10:16:00 A knee injury can affect any of the ligaments, tendons or fluid-filled sacs (bursa) that surround your knee joint as well as the bones, cartilage and ligaments that form the joint itself. Because of the knee's complexity, the number of structures involved, the amount of use it gets over a lifetime, and the range of injuries and diseases that can cause knee pain, the signs and symptoms of knee prob
Knee Pain: Symptoms and Causes - Part 2 2008-06-13 10:20:00 In the simplest terms, a joint occurs wherever two bones come together. But that definition doesn't begin to convey the complexity of joints, which provide your body with flexibility, support and a wide range of motion.You have four types of joints: fixed, pivot, ball-and-socket and hinge. Your knees are hinge joints, which, as the name suggests, work much like the hinge of a door, allowing the jo
Knee Pain: Treatmant and Prevention - Part 1 2008-06-20 02:00:00 The key to treating many types of knee pain is to break the cycle of inflammation that begins right after an injury. Even minor trauma causes your body to release substances that lead to inflammation. The inflammation itself causes further damage, which in turn triggers more inflammation, and so on. But a few simple self-care measures can be remarkably effective in ending this cycle. For best resu
Leg Pain: Causes Of Leg Muscle Pain 2008-07-04 06:00:00 Leg pain is a common symptom and complaint. Leg pain can be due to a muscle cramp also called a charley horse. Common causes of muscle cramps include:1) Muscle fatigue or strain from overuse, too much exercise, or holding a muscle in the same position for a long time.2) Dehydration or low amounts of potassium, sodium, calcium, or magnesium in the blood.3) Medications such as: - Diuretics, which
Knee Pain: Treatmant and Prevention - Part 2 2008-06-27 10:45:00 Although it's not always possible to prevent knee pain, the following suggestions may help forestall injuries and joint deterioration: * Keep extra pounds off. Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the best things you can do for your knees — every extra pound puts additional strain on your joints, increasing the risk of ligament and tendon injuries and even osteoarthritis. * Get strong,