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An immune system disorder distinguished by dry mouth and dry eyes is known as Sjogren s Syndrome. It can also cause dryness in places that require moisture, such as throat, nose and skin. Sjogren s syndrome is often linked to other diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus (disease in which the immune system destroys its own tissues and causes inflammations). Sjogren s syndrome normally affects people over the age of 40, and it mostly affects women.
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Pain Management Specialist•Mumbai
Nerve pain or peripheral neuropathy, as it is medically known, is characterized by pain, numbness and weakness that arise out of nerve damage. This pain is usually restricted to the feet and the hands.
What are the common causes?
Diabetes is the most common cause for this condition. However, other causes, such as injuries, infections and prolonged exposure to certain toxins can also trigger nerve pain.
How can you control nerve pain?
Nerve pain can be managed ...more
What are the common causes?
Diabetes is the most common cause for this condition. However, other causes, such as injuries, infections and prolonged exposure to certain toxins can also trigger nerve pain.
How can you control nerve pain?
Nerve pain can be managed ...more
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Alternative Medicine Specialist•Bhubaneswar
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Cancer is the most dreaded and complicated non-communicable disease, with some getting cured and some getting a prolonged life after treatment.
The conventional cancer treatment modalities especially chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery are believed to be costly, are known to have serious side-effects, and the disease can still relapse.
There is an ever-increasing demand for traditional/ natural medicine by cancer patients.
Majority of the cancer pati...more
Cancer is the most dreaded and complicated non-communicable disease, with some getting cured and some getting a prolonged life after treatment.
The conventional cancer treatment modalities especially chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery are believed to be costly, are known to have serious side-effects, and the disease can still relapse.
There is an ever-increasing demand for traditional/ natural medicine by cancer patients.
Majority of the cancer pati...more
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Ankylosing spondylitis
ankylosing spondylitis is a cause of back pain in adolescents and young adults.
Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of chronic inflammation of the spine and the sacroiliac joints
chronic inflammation in these areas causes pain and stiffness in and around the spine, including the neck, middle back, lower back, and buttocks. Over time, chronic inflammation of the spine (spondylitis) can lead to a complete cementing together (fusion) of the vertebrae, a process refer...more
ankylosing spondylitis is a cause of back pain in adolescents and young adults.
Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of chronic inflammation of the spine and the sacroiliac joints
chronic inflammation in these areas causes pain and stiffness in and around the spine, including the neck, middle back, lower back, and buttocks. Over time, chronic inflammation of the spine (spondylitis) can lead to a complete cementing together (fusion) of the vertebrae, a process refer...more
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Hirayama disease (juvenile muscular atrophy of distal upper extremity) is a cervical myelopathy. Predominantly affecting male adolescents, it is characterized by progressive muscular weakness and atrophy of distal upper limbs, followed by spontaneous arrest within several years. Current surgical treatments for hd are either anterior cervical surgery or posterior cervical surgery. The two approaches can effectively stop the disease. However, no studies have compared the advantages and limitations...more
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SI joint inflammation will take some time to get reduced. Take medicines accordingly as suggested by the doctor, consult with physiotherapist and take electrotherapy for 2 weeks.
Through ift+us therapy and exercises will help reduce the pain.
Through ift+us therapy and exercises will help reduce the pain.
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Ankylosing spondylitis (as) is a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the spine, causing inflammation, pain, stiffness, and potentially leading to fusion of the vertebrae. While there is currently no cure for as, treatment aims to manage symptoms, prevent complications, and improve quality of life.
Ayurvedic medicine is a traditional system of medicine that originated in india and has been practiced for thousands of years. It utilizes a holistic approach, incorporating various...more
Ayurvedic medicine is a traditional system of medicine that originated in india and has been practiced for thousands of years. It utilizes a holistic approach, incorporating various...more
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It looks like you are anaemic. And also you have to check with your vitamin and calcium, if the bones are weak then automatically the pain gets triggered more as there is less energy during any metabolic activity.
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It sounds like you're experiencing limited mobility in your thumbs and are unsure about the underlying cause, whether it's related to carpal tunnel syndrome or basal thumb arthritis. Here's what you can consider in terms of diagnosis and testing:
medical evaluation: schedule an appointment with a healthcare professional, preferably a hand specialist or orthopedic surgeon, who can assess your symptoms and perform a thorough physical examination of your thumbs and hands. They will ask about yo...more
medical evaluation: schedule an appointment with a healthcare professional, preferably a hand specialist or orthopedic surgeon, who can assess your symptoms and perform a thorough physical examination of your thumbs and hands. They will ask about yo...more
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Untill the compressed nerve is not removed there will be pain.
Do stretching exercises, hot compression twice a day, take electrotherapy for 2 weeks the pain will be removeved completely.
Do stretching exercises, hot compression twice a day, take electrotherapy for 2 weeks the pain will be removeved completely.
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Asked for male, 29 years old from Tuticorin
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This simple stretch helps relieve sciatica pain by loosening your gluteal and piriformis muscles, which can become inflamed and press against the sciatic nerve.
1.Lie on your back with your legs extended and your feet flexed upward.
2.Bend your right leg and clasp your hands around the knee.
3.Gently pull your right leg ac
4.Ross your body toward your left shoulder. Hold it there for 30 seconds. Remember to pull your knee only as far as it will comfortably go. You should feel a r...more
1.Lie on your back with your legs extended and your feet flexed upward.
2.Bend your right leg and clasp your hands around the knee.
3.Gently pull your right leg ac
4.Ross your body toward your left shoulder. Hold it there for 30 seconds. Remember to pull your knee only as far as it will comfortably go. You should feel a r...more
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Asked for female, 48 years old from Thanjavur
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Hcq will not effect your bilirubin. It can reduce your sugar level also. But will not give immediate relief in joint pain. For joint pain you may require short course of pain management therapy like nsaid steroid or opioid medicine along with hcqand other dmard under experts supervision.
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Asked for male, 73 years old from Kolkata
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Revisit orthopedic and do strengthening exercises, as electrotherapy does not help alone in sciatica.
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