As we age, deposits of cholesterol, calcium and other cells (called plaque) build up on the walls of these arteries. Smoking, lack of exercise, obesity and bad diet worsen the narrowing and blockage (stenosis). Can you feel carotid artery blockage? In its early stages, carotid artery disease often doesn’t produceRead More →
10 Ways to Manage Low Back Pain at Home Keep Moving. You might not feel like it when you’re in pain. … Stretch and Strengthen. Strong muscles, especially in your abdominal core, help support your back. … Keep Good Posture. … Maintain a Healthy Weight. … Quit Smoking. … TryRead More →
A dull ache that’s usually constant. Pain under your rib cage or in your belly. Pain in your side; usually only one side, but sometimes both hurt. Sharp or severe pain that may come in waves. Pain that can spread to your groin area or belly. What are the signsRead More →
Autoimmune hepatitis occurs when the body’s immune system, which ordinarily attacks viruses, bacteria and other pathogens, instead targets the liver. This attack on your liver can lead to chronic inflammation and serious damage to liver cells. Can hepatitis cause joint pain? Hepatitis C is an infection that primarily affects theRead More →
A dull ache that’s usually constant. Pain under your rib cage or in your belly. Pain in your side; usually only one side, but sometimes both hurt. Sharp or severe pain that may come in waves. Pain that can spread to your groin area or belly. What are the signsRead More →
Peritonitis is inflammation of the membranes of the abdominal wall and organs. Peritonitis is a life-threatening emergency that needs prompt medical treatment. The abdominal organs, such as the stomach and liver, are wrapped in a thin, tough membrane called the visceral peritoneum. What is peritonitis in the stomach? Peritonitis isRead More →
Nerve pain medicines do not work for all patients, and often don’t remove pain completely when they do work. The goal of treating nerve pain with medicines is to reduce pain to allow you to improve your functioning and quality of life. People usually start amitriptyline at a low once-Read More →