Effect of Alcohol Consumption on Joint Pain

Drinking alcohol can cause many health problems, especially if it is consumed in large quantities. Joint pain is one of the risks of binge drinking (classified as 5 or more drinks in one session of drinking). In some cases, the pain may be related to an underlying condition, such as gout or other forms of inflammatory arthritis.

Is Diclofenac an Effective Pain Reliever in Children?

Diclofenac comes from the family of NSAID’s which is the shortened term given to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. These medications can be purchase over the counter under the name of ibuprofen such as Advil or Aleve. Their safety has been well established in adults while their use in children has not been so clearly established.

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation to Alleviate Neuropathic Pain

Pain is an unpleasant sensation that many people have to live with at some point or another. Oftentimes, the pain is short-lived. At other times, however, pain is constant and long-lasting. That latter form of pain is referred to as chronic pain. Neuropathic pain is among the worse type, and it can be an extremely challenging condition to manage. Indeed, the pain from neuropathy does not respond well to the common variety of painkillers.

Pain Management For A Frozen Shoulder

Recovery from frozen shoulder can take up to a year or more. There are numerous treatments that can help the shoulder joint’s motion range. The shoulder area is made up of tendons, bones and ligaments. The capsule is a strong tissue that surrounds the joint in the area. The synovial fluid helps to lubricate the joint and the capsule tissues. However, when a frozen shoulder occurs, there is thickening of the capsule, and then it swells around the shoulders joint.

Urine Drug Testing as a Tool to Measure Patient Pain Medication Adherence

Pain management is necessary for those suffering with certain medical conditions. However, there are also many people that abuse their pain medications. This is a specifically high trend in the elderly who have fixed incomes and can use their medications to supplement their income. The problem is really out of hand and it grows each and every day.

Symptoms and Treatment Options for Sciatica

Sciatica is persistent nerve pain that is felt when there is irritation of the sciatic nerve. This is the body's longest nerve and runs from the lower back, through the back into the lower leg. Pain results when the nerve is injured or compressed.