Having discussed modern research that has been going on in treating back pain in the past issues, now the broader picture of back pain in men and women, various causes, treatment modalities, medical, surgical, and home remedies are being narrated in the current episode. In women: Endometriosis can cause pain in the lower back, belly,…
In recent times, myofascial pain syndrome, herniated disk, and sciatica have been reported frequently to the medical centres, which are mostly prominent causes for the backache. A herniated disc or slipped, ruptured disc means the soft, jelly-like center of a spinal disc pushes out through a tear in its tougher exterior ring, irritating nearby nerves…
In continuation of the previous episodes on “Beat the backache”, in this issue, the modern research that is exploring various other causes, particularly after the COVID-19 epidemic, is being discussed. Blood clots in blood vessels can cause back pain, often severe, especially if the clot forms in the inferior vena cava (IVC) or blocks blood flow to…
We discussed in the last issue about various causes of back pain and the overall picture of the evaluation of the back pain. In this issue the various modalities of treatment, broadly management and relief, correspond to the various minor and major sources. An attempt is made to illustrate a mammoth picture of back pain….
When we watch any television now a days, we find frequently either a young lady or an old women while working in the kitchen bending to pick up some item on the floor or to take out coffee tin from a shelf or a cupboard that is at a height, suddenly cry keeping hand on…
In the previous episode, various causes of sex headache were discussed. Now, let us see the diagnosis, management, and treatment. Diagnosis: Usually, the brain imaging is recommended as a first line. A Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain can help to detect any underlying causes for that headache. During the MRI exam, a magnetic field and…
In the previous episode, various causes of sex headache were discussed. Now, let us see the diagnosis, management, and treatment. Diagnosis: Usually, the brain imaging is recommended as a first line. A Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain can help to detect any underlying causes for that headache. During the MRI exam, a magnetic field and…
One week back, a young gentleman aged about 25 years came to my clinic along with his life partner with a complaint of getting a severe headache whenever he participates in sexual intercourse with his wife. We rarely receive cases of this sort for consultation. His wife too was so pathetic and emotionally deprived about…
Last week, what pain is and how pain can be managed, broadly what are the causes of pain and related issues were deliberated. Steps in pain control The first step in managing pain is to do a total pain assessment. Patients are asked to choose a number from 0 to 10 to rank the pain…
The other day, around 1 AM, I got a phone call from my close journalist friend that his mother attempted suicide due to severe, unbearable pain after a surgery for her cancer. Yes, we do encounter this sort of issue often. In fact, because of ignorance of even the elite until crucial situations fall on…
