Traditional Fibromyalgia Treatment
Medication There is no cure for fibromyalgia. Medications are the primary form of treatment and can be successful in alleviating pain for some fibromyalgia patients. When caring for fibromyalgia, the...
View ArticleFibromyalgia Causes
Combination of Factors While there is no specific known cause for fibromyalgia, researchers believe that it is typically caused by a combination of factors. Scientists continue to research the disease...
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Widespread Pain Those who suffer fibromyalgia typically describe the pain as a dull ache that arises primarily from muscles. The term widespread is defined as occurring both above and below the waist...
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What Is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is characterized by musculoskeletal pain. It is widespread across the patient’s body. Additionally, the patient typically also experiences sleep, fatigue, mood, and...
View ArticleEsophagitis Symptoms
Pain and Discomfort The primary symptom associated with esophagitis is odynophagia, or painful swallowing. Another of the more common symptoms is dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing. Patients who...
View ArticleVaginitis Symptoms
Vaginal Symptoms Patients with vaginitis may experience: Vaginal irritation or itching Painful urination Pain during intercourse Changes in the odor, amount, or color of vaginal discharge Light vaginal...
View ArticleTendinitis Symptoms
Symptoms and Signs Although tendinitis is common, there are other issues that cause some of the same general symptoms. Symptoms include: Tenderness in affected area Pain when moving affected limb or...
View ArticleEndometriosis Symptoms
Pain during Menstruation Pelvic pain is the most common symptom of endometriosis. This pain may increase substantially during menstrual periods. Many endometriosis patients report that this pain...
View ArticleEndometriosis Overview
Abnormal Tissue Growth Endometriosis is a condition in which the tissue that normally lines the uterus begins to grow outside of the uterus. This tissue may begin to grow on the ovaries, the bowels, or...
View ArticleVaricose Veins Symptoms
Visible Symptoms Varicose veins usually don’t show any signs before they appear. Varicose veins appear dark blue or purple in most cases, and may bulge from the skin. Spider veins often accompany...
View ArticlePeptic Ulcer Symptoms
Stomach Pain The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is acute abdominal pain. The pain is often felt as a burning sensation, and is aggravated by stomach acid. Pain from an ulcer can be felt anywhere...
View ArticleSore Throat Symptoms
Signs and Symptoms Symptoms of a sore throat vary depending on the cause, but may include: Pain in the throat that worsens when swallowing Scratchy feeling in the throat Swollen glands in the neck or...
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What is a Sore Throat? A sore throat is pain in the throat that worsens when swallowing. A sore throat can also be called pharyngitis. The most common causes of a sore throat are colds and influenza,...
View ArticleAngina Overview
Chest Pain Angina is chest pain that occurs when there is not enough blood pumping through the heart. The heart needs the oxygen that the blood carries, so the lack of this oxygen can cause a sensation...
View ArticleUterine Prolapse Symptoms
Signs and Symptoms If uterine prolapse is mild, no symptoms may be present. If uterine prolapse is more severe, discomfort may be present as heaviness in the pelvis. The lower back may also feel...
View ArticleNeuropathy Overview
What is Neuropathy? Neuropathy, also referred to as peripheral neuropathy, is a condition in which nerve damage causes numbness, weakness, and pain. Neuropathy most often affects the hands and feet,...
View ArticleDe Quervain’s Tenosynovitis Overview
What is De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis? De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, also called De Quervain’s syndrome, is a condition of the tendons in the wrist that causes pain in the thumb and wrist. Although the...
View ArticleKidney Stones Symptoms
Pain Kidney stones are usually not painful until the stones begin to exit the kidney and travel through the ureter. The location of the pain may vary, and can be present in the side, back, lower...
View ArticleKidney Stones Overview
What are Kidney Stones? Kidney stones form when high levels of certain substances are present in the urine. These substances are typically present in the urine, but high levels will cause the hard...
View ArticleIdiopathic Stabbing Headache Symptoms
Head Pain The pain of idiopathic stabbing headaches may occur anywhere on the head, but primarily affects the temporal, parietal, and orbital regions. Each stab of pain is typically severe enough to...
View ArticleIdiopathic Stabbing Headache Overview
What are Idiopathic Stabbing Headaches? Idiopathic stabbing headaches are sometimes called ice-pick headaches, as they are characterized by sharp, stabbing pain in different areas of the head. The pain...
View ArticleAngina Symptoms
Pain Chest pain and discomfort are the most common symptoms of angina. Most patients describe the pain as pressure, burning, or a squeezing sensation. Due to the decreased blood flow, however, pain and...
View ArticleFibromyalgia Resources
For more information on fibromyalgia, please visit the following resources: American College of Rheumatology: Fibromyalgia...
View ArticleFibromyalgia Prevention
Stress Reduction It is important to reduce the stress in one’s daily life. Doctors recommend developing a plan so that overexertion is limited and emotional stress is avoided as much as possible....
View ArticleAlternative Fibromyalgia Treatment
Alternative Medicine Review For centuries, certain types of stress and pain management techniques have been used. Practices such as yoga and meditation have been shown to be effective for people...
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