Introduction Postherpetic neuralgia is the most common complication of shingles. The condition affects nerve fibres and skin, causing burning pain that lasts long after the rash and blisters of shingles disappear. The chickenpox (herpes zoster) virus causes shingles. The risk of postherpetic neuralgia increases with age, primarily affecting people older than 60. There’s no cure,…
Plantar warts are small growths that usually appear on the heels or other weight-bearing areas of the feet. This pressure may also cause plantar warts to grow inward beneath a hard, thick layer of skin (callus). Plantar warts are caused by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). The virus enters the body through tiny cuts, breaks or…
Introduction Piriformis syndrome is an uncommon neuromuscular disorder that is caused when the piriformis muscle compresses the sciatic nerve. The piriformis muscle is a flat, band-like muscle located in the buttocks near the top of the hip joint. This muscle is important in lower body movement because it stabilizes the hip joint and lifts and…
Introduction There’s a type of cyst that develops at the bottom of coccyx or tailbone. It’s called a pilonidal cyst. It can become infected and filled with pus. Once infected, the technical term is “pilonidal abscess,” and it can be painful. It looks like a big pimple at the bottom of the tailbone. It is more…
Introduction Pelvic Inflammatory Disease is an infection of the genital tract and reproductive organs in women. It most often occurs when the causative organism, mostly bacteria spread from the vagina to the uterus, fallopian tubes or ovaries. This infection may happen naturally or it can be sexually transmitted. PID is most common in sexually active…
Introduction Phlegm is the mucus type substance produced as a waste in the body. It gets expelled from the body through natural orifices. In many of the diseases, the phlegm is produced but not expelled out properly. This causes swelling and other discomforts. If the phlegm is inflamed, it can lead to many disease conditions.…
Introduction The pancreas is a long, flat gland that sits tucked behind the stomach in the upper abdomen. The pancreas produces enzymes that help digestion and hormones that help regulate the way human body processes sugar (glucose). Pancreatitis is inflammation in the pancreas. Pancreatitis can occur as acute — meaning it appears suddenly and lasts…
Introduction Hand and fingers are the tools and weapon of human beings to perform any activity or self-protection. We can undoubtedly say that it is the most used motor organ. Any pain in hand or fingers can affect the person’s productivity and daily life seriously. Hand pain is often the result of a recent injury…
Bone spurs, or Osteophytes, are smooth, bony growths, usually near joints. They develop over time in patients with arthritis or joint damage. The feet, hands, knees and spine often develop bone spurs. A healthy lifestyle can delay symptoms like pain, stiffness, and limited motion. Medications, physical therapy, and surgery may help. In most cases, it…
Introduction Osgood-Schlatter disease is an inflammation in the area just below the knee where the tendon from the kneecap attaches to the shinbone (tibia). It is the common cause of knee pain in growing children and young teenagers. It develops mostly during growth spurts. During the growth spurts of adolescence, certain muscles and tendons grow…
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