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Upper GI Disorders and Management

June 23, 2021

Examples of functional GI and motility disorders which affect the upper GI tract, from the esophagus to the stomach, include: Achalasia Achalasia is a motility disorder in which the esophagus (food tube) empties slowly. The delay results from poor opening of the lower esophageal sphincter (valve) in association with the loss of the normal, orderly muscle activity (peristalsis) that propels foods and liquids along the esophagus into the...

Intramuscular Manual Therapy (Dry Needling)

June 21, 2021

Dry needling is a type of alternative medicine treatment wherein hollow-core hypodermic needles or solid filiform needles are used to give relief to muscle pain. In addition, it also helps in movement impairments. In this treatment, needles are inserted through the skin into the affected areas of the muscle. It is also known as myofascial trigger point dry needling, intramuscular manual therapy, or Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS). Dry needling is...

Gallstones: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options.

June 20, 2021

The gallbladder is a small pouch-like organ found underneath the liver. Its main purpose is to store and concentrate bile. Bile is a liquid produced by the liver to help digest fats. It's passed from the liver into the gallbladder through a series of channels known as bile ducts. Gallstones are hard, pebble-like pieces of material, usually made of cholesterol or bilirubin, that develop in the gallbladder. When gallstones block your bile ducts,...

Fistula: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment.

June 16, 2021

A fistula is an abnormal connection or passageway that connects two organs or vessels that do not usually connect. They can develop anywhere between an intestine and the skin, between the vagina and the rectum, and other places. The most common location for a fistula is around the anus. Fistulas may occur in many parts of the body. They can form between: An artery and veinBile ducts and the surface of the skin (from gallbladder...

Scoliosis: Types, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

May 29, 2021

Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine (backbone). There is a natural, forward-and-backward curve to the spine. With scoliosis, the spine rotates and develops a side-to-side curve. Most cases of scoliosis are mild and don’t need treatment. In adults, the degree of the spinal curve may or may not determine treatment. Treatment is geared towards relieving symptoms, and not necessarily fixing the curve. The goal is always to decrease pain...

Metabolic Syndrome: Diagnosis and Treatment

May 16, 2021

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. These conditions include increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels. Having just one of these conditions doesn't mean you have metabolic syndrome. But it does mean you have a greater risk of serious disease. The term "metabolic"...

Whiplash Injury: Diagnosis and Treatment

April 28, 2021

Whiplash is also known as neck sprain or neck strain. This common type of neck injury happens when the neck jolts backward or forward, sharply and suddenly. Whiplash due to a motor vehicle collision or another injury can strain your muscles or damage soft tissues in your neck. What causes a whiplash? Whiplash typically occurs when your head is forcefully and quickly thrown backward and then forward. This motion can injure bones...

Spinal Stenosis Treatment

April 27, 2021

Spinal stenosis (or narrowing) is a common condition that occurs when the small spinal canal, which contains the nerve roots and spinal cord, becomes compressed. This causes a “pinching” of the spinal cord and/or nerve roots, which leads to pain, cramping, weakness or numbness. Depending on where the narrowing takes place, you may feel these symptoms in the lower back and legs, neck, shoulder or arms. Causes Some people are born with a...

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Causes and Treatment

April 26, 2021

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect more than just your joints. In some people, the condition can damage a wide variety of body systems, including the skin, eyes, lungs, heart and blood vessels. An autoimmune disorder, rheumatoid arthritis occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks your own body's tissues. 32106553 - rheumatoid arthritis (ra) is an inflammatory type of arthritis that usually affects...

Bursitis: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

April 22, 2021

Bursitis is a painful condition that affects the small, fluid-filled sacs called bursae that cushion the bones, tendons and muscles near your joints. Bursitis occurs when bursae become inflamed. The most common locations for bursitis are in the shoulder, elbow and hip. But you can also have bursitis by your knee, heel and the base of your big toe. Bursitis often occurs near joints that perform frequent repetitive motion. Causes of...

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