Your physician ordered a urinalysis to be done. You collected your urine specimen and sent it to the laboratory. The results showed that you have white blood cells (WBCs) in the urinalysis report and you wondered what that could be. A little knowledge on this diagnostic procedure won’t hurt a bit. Knowledge is power. Continue reading
The surgical removal of the womb or the uterus is called Hysterectomy. Adjacent parts of the female reproductive system such as the fallopian tubes and ovaries may be also included in some other types of hysterectomy.
Like in most mammals, the uterus is the house that nurtures the unborn baby until it reaches the proper time to be delivered into the world. It is a pear-shaped organ and is a major hormone responsive reproductive sex organ of females. The uterus functions to accept the fertilized ovum of which passes through fallopian tube from the ovaries. It is where the fertilized ovum is implanted on the thick musculature of the endometrium to be nourished and wait its time to complete gestation. Continue reading
Scoliosis is condition where the abnormal curvature of the spine occurs. This usually takes place before reaching adolescent stage. Most cases are corrected by using various types of scoliosis treatment like braces for mild conditions and surgery for serious cases Continue reading
Muscle spasm or cramp is an abrupt and involuntary of a single or more muscles. It occurs unexpectedly and cause severe pain. Although muscle spasm can be considered not that dangerous, the affected muscle can not be use momentarily. Muscle spasm takes place in extensive period of exercise or any physical activities mostly during hot weather conditions. Several of the medicines and certain health conditions may also lead to muscle spasm. Continue reading
Everyone experiences pain at any given day. This may be caused by environmental changes, injuries, or even underlying health conditions. This is a sensation that is very debilitating especially when it doesn’t go away quickly. Your doctor may prescribe NSAIDs or ordinary pain relievers but side effects really put you off.
The assessment and management of pain can be very complex that the whole process of managing and living with the pain could be very difficult to some people and health care professionals. The goal of administering pain medications is to alleviate pain and suffering, enhance movement, and to enable a person to do his activities of daily living. Continue reading
Muscle pain may be caused by muscle strain, injury, nerve compression, joints that are worn out, or underlying diseases. This sudden or gradual occurrence causes much discomfort to you especially if you really want to accomplish a task or just relax.
Neck pain start anywhere in the neck, from the bottom of the head and can spread up to the shoulders. The pain from the neck can also radiate to the arms and upper back. The pain may restrict the movements of the head and neck. Continue reading
Sciatic nerve pain refers to the pain which result from the irritation of sciatic nerve. It affects the lower extremities near the branches of sciatic nerve. The pain usually starts from low back area down to the buttocks and knees. Â Sciatic nerve is the longest nerve found in the body. It is located in the nerve roots of in the lumbar area of the spinal cord and extends to the butt area, hips up to the nerve endings just below the leg. Continue reading