While spinal pain is often caused by over-use, degenerative conditions of the bones such as osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis, herniated discs, poor posture, and advancing age, other, less common factors may play important roles. One such factor is certain prescription medication. If you suddenly experience a new onset of spinal pain, or if your existing pain worsens, your medications may be to blame. Here are three prescription drugs that may lead to spinal pain and what you can do about it:
24 August 2016
The spring season brings warm weather and beautiful flowers. For some people, it also brings allergies. If you are allergic to pollen, you can experience itchy and watery eyes, a runny nose, and other unpleasant symptoms. However, if you make a few changes, you can manage these allergies a lot better. Here are five effective ways to deal with springtime allergies. Limit Your Time Outside When pollen counts are high, it is best to stay indoors as much as possible.
10 August 2016
Whether they are due to wearing contact lenses or hormonal changes, dry eyes can be quite difficult to deal with at times. When your eyes do not produce enough tears, you can experience eye redness, sensitivity to light and even blurred vision. Luckily, you can make some lifestyle changes and get relief from your dry eyes. Here are six helpful tips for dealing with dry eyes: Give Your Eyes a Break from the Computer Screen
5 August 2016
Do you find that your ankles get sore after you take a long walk, go running, or even just spend the day on your feet? This is generally a sign that the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in your ankles are not as strong as they should be. There are a few things you can do to address this issue so your ankles don't get so sore in the future. Stair Steps
28 July 2016
If you have a child who is unhappy with his or her appearance, he or she might have asked you to pay for cosmetic surgery. It is likely difficult for you to see your child distraught over the fact that he or she does not look the way that he or she likes. However, cosmetic surgery is not right for every teenager. Here are some factors that you should consider before allowing your child to get cosmetic surgery.
14 July 2016
If you have a prescription for pain medication and you have a teenager within your home that you suspect may have taken some of your pills themselves, you will most likely want to find out if they are indeed abusing this medication. Dealing with a teenager with a pain pill addiction can be a dicey prospect if it is not handled efficiently. Here are some tips to use when you suspect your child is taking prescription pain medication.
1 July 2016
Industry leaders are painting the picture of a bright future for orthopedic surgeons in their role of patient care. However, the prediction also envisages self-reliant and working environmental changes for you. You can look forward to increased number of patients from the elderly population and also from people in general who want to stay healthy and functional regardless of their age. Make way though for challenges and changes that will test your mettle for survival.
17 June 2016
Stinging insects, including bees, wasps, scorpions, and certain types of ants, can cause an allergic reaction in some people. The reaction can be very mild and localized to the spot where the insect stung you, to very life-threatening. If you are not aware that you are allergic to any of these insects, then making that discovery when you are very far away from medical help could be deadly. Instead, you could get tested for these allergies in a controlled setting inside a hospital.
1 June 2016
When most people think about going to the dermatologist, they think about the standard conditions and procedures like acne treatment and mole removal that most people seek out a skin specialist for. However, there are many different dermatological conditions that a person can suffer from. One of the rarest skin conditions that you may suffer from is known as Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Get to know more about this rare skin condition so that you know what to look out for in case it affects you or someone that you love.
17 May 2016
In areas with dense populations, most women see a specialist like an OBGYN or a certified nurse midwife who takes over their pregnancy care. However, in rural areas, many hospitals and clinics do not have a contracted obstetrician, and pregnancy care is left to the general practitioner. Since not having a specialist can make some women nervous, here is what you need to know about leaving your pregnancy care to your family doctor.
17 May 2016
