The varicella zoster virus of the herpes family, is a highly contagious double-stranded DNA virus. More common during childhood, this virus initially manifests as chickenpox in a non-immune or incompletely immune person.
Eye Pain
Discomfort or pain in the eyes can be alarming, as it may lead to serious problems in the future. It is always important to maintain good care of our eyes, especially since it is relatively easy for them to become irritated or infected. Eyes are also subject to diseases, and so due to the multiple ways that can affect our eyes, it is important to be aware of common eye problems. The few that will be discussed are diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and cataracts, although there are many diseases that can contribute to the degradation of eyes.
Barriers to Healthcare in NYC
Living in in a large metropolis like New York City, it is always important to address health concerns, considering the small and cramped spaces us New Yorkers find ourselves in. Many of us are lucky enough to afford healthcare, but how do we acknowledge and support those who can not? Unfortunately, certain barriers to healthcare prevent many New Yorkers from being healthy and it’s time to talk about how and why this is such a problem.
Migraines: Just Another Headache?
Migraines affect nearly one billion people around the world [1]. In the United States alone, 18% of women get a migraine every year, as do over 6% of men, with a lifetime risk of 43% and 18% respectively [2]. These rates differ with age.
Managing Spasticity
Have you ever experienced traffic on a freeway and wondered why? Without a single red light, you’d expect constant movement, yet your car and the cars surrounding you are unable to move an inch forward. Contrary to expectations, it is the nonstop green lights themselves that allow the jam in traffic.
Intrathecal Pain Pumps
Medical jargon is so vast and esoteric that when a physician described your upcoming procedure, it can sometimes be more daunting than comforting. For this reason knowing what tools are being used around your body is beneficial. In this article we will define and explain intrathecal pain pumps.
15 Health Foods to Add to Your Diet
Everyone wants to be super healthy, but is that dream really ever accomplished for the average person? With a daily routine jam-packed with work and extracurricular activities, we often forget to focus on the one thing that contributes most to our health: food.
The Many Varieties of Pain
Pain can be a very relative concept, often making it difficult to classify. Everyone has experienced the desperation of not knowing how to explain what they are feeling - I have actually experienced this situation recently.
The Vast Field of Pain Management
For many of us, pain is merely an unpleasant but rare experience that is a temporary inconvenience stemming from a passing illness or slight injury. We might burn our hand on the stove on Monday, but by Friday the stinging has gone and the redness has faded from our skin. Yet, pain is not bound to these temporary and inconsequential terms for all
Minimizing Opioid Risk
Opioids: while in today’s society the word often carries a negative or stigmatized connotation, when used properly opioids can be one of the most effective options for pain relief. Although they do carry their fair share of risks, there are ways to minimize such dangers and still reap the benefits of such a powerful pain medication.
What is Fibromyalgia?
Picture this scene: you are sitting in a doctor’s office, wondering if this will be the appointment that finally sheds light on your situation. You’ve been feeling strangely sensitive to touch and temperature changes in recent months. You’ve even noticed more widespread pain throughout your body, which has made it a bit more challenging to sleep and has made you more fatigued.
Diet and Disease: How Your Diet Can Predispose You to Illness
If I were to say “obesity,” it might make you think of other words such as unhealthy, or disease. While it’s true that a lot of people correlate obesity with unhealthiness, you may not know the extent of the diseases that can come along with it. Even without being obese, ones diet could still increase the risk of various diseases.
6 Natural Anti-Inflammatory Supplements to Treat Arthritis
Arthritis can cause life-changing pain that can debilitate performing daily tasks. Out of many, there are three main types of arthritis: Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and Psoriatic arthritis. Osteoarthritis comes with age and overuse of joints. As the cartilage breaks down within joins, the bones starts to grate, causing severe pain and inflammation.
Physical Therapy is Important! Here's Why
Rest! It’s the first thing we do or need after suffering an injury or muscle pull. Injuries can have a debilitating effect on one’s way of life, whether they are hindering work, preventing exercise, or limiting interactions with family and friends. That’s why for some, the initial decision is to endure the pain and try to continue on with their lives. Obviously they soon realize that this isn’t the best idea.
Diet and Pain Management
Maintaining a healthy, balanced diet is an effective approach to pain management. For the many individuals with chronic pain, medication may not always be the best answer, and incorporating an anti-inflammatory diet is the most beneficial method to reduce or eliminate pain. Although there is no cure-all food to get rid of pain, a balanced combination of the right types of foods would certainly help.
Neuromodulation: A Brief Overview
The spinal cord stimulator (SCS) is a breakthrough technology that is currently bridging a gap between biomedical engineering and pain medicine. The spinal cord stimulator is a small device that is surgically connected to the nerve with a wire. A battery is usually implanted into the upper area of the buttocks, and the patient can dictate the frequency of the electrode with a remote control.
5 Strategies to Help Decrease Your Daily Pain
While there’s no universal solution or “quick fix,” there are many generally helpful strategies that can make a difference. If you’re looking to decrease your daily pain, try following these five suggestions.
Mindfulness Techniques for Your Mental Health
It is part of the positive psychology movement, and its purpose is to help people live in the moment. Mindfulness is a state of awareness that continually improves the more you perform the practice.
What is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome?
I, as it turned out, did not have this condition, but curiously enough, it is estimated that 90 percent of people who experienced injuries and traumas develop the syndrome.
The Many Different Approaches to Pain
Although not every therapy will give satisfactory results to every sufferer of chronic pain, with determination and pain management education it is possible to approach pain with efficiency, positivity and hope.