Overview What is low back pain? Low back pain is a common problem for many people. It can be caused by many different things, but you can easily prevent it by learning how to improve your posture and lift and exercise correctly. Symptoms When is low back pain serious? Call your family doctor if: Pain […]
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Overview What are the types of headache? The most common types of headache aremigraines and tension headaches. Other types of headaches include cluster and rebound headaches. What are tension headaches? Most people describe a tension headache as a constant, dull, achy feeling on both sides of the head, or like a band around the head. Some […]
Overview What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia (say: fi-bro-my-al-gee-uh) is a syndrome (a set of symptoms) that causes pain on both sides of your body, as well as the upper half and lower half of your body. Areas called “tender points” may be especially painful when pressure is put on them. Common tender points are the back […]
Overview What is complex regional pain syndrome? Complex regional pain syndrome is severe pain that may occur after an injury. It usually affects an arm or a leg, but it can occur in other areas of the body also. In rare cases, the syndrome develops after surgery, heart attack, stroke or other medical problem. Often, […]
Overview What is chronic pelvic pain? Chronic pelvic pain is pain in your pelvic region (the area below your belly button and above your hips) that lasts for at least 6 months. The pain may be steady or it may come and go. It can feel like a dull ache, or it can be sharp. […]
Overview What is chronic pain? There are 2 types of pain: acute and chronic. Acute pain lets you know that your body is injured and usually doesn’t last long. It should go away as your body heals. Chronic pain lasts much longer. Chronic pain may last months or even years. Chronic pain may interfere with […]
Overview What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful disorder of the wrist and hand. The carpal tunnel is a narrow tunnel formed by the bones and other tissues of your wrist. This tunnel protects your median nerve. The median nerve helps you move your thumbs and the first 3 fingers on […]
What is an advance directive? An advance directive tells your doctor what kind of care you would like to have if you become unable to make medical decisions (if you are in a coma, for example). If you are admitted to the hospital, the hospital staff will probably talk to you about advance directives. A […]
Sometimes, the amount of a certain vaccine cannot keep up with the number of people who need it. Vaccine shortages can affect certain areas of the country or the whole country. A shortage may last a few days to several months. In the past, the United States has had shortages of influenza (flu) vaccines, pneumococcal […]
Overview What is latex? Natural rubber latex comes from a liquid in tropical rubber trees. This liquid is processed to make many of the following rubber products used at home and at work: In addition, many medical and dental supplies contain latex, including gloves, blood pressure cuffs, urinary catheters, dental dams and material used to […]