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Neck Pain Cause and Symptoms

Neck pain , medically referred to as cervicalgia, varies in duration, ranging from a few days to several years, contingent on its underlying cause. Typical culprits include physical exertion, improper posture, psychological stress, osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis, herniated discs, pinched nerves, tumors, and various other health conditions. What is neck pain (cervicalgia)? Neck pain, also known as cervicalgia , refers to discomfort in or around the spine beneath your head. The cervical spine is another term for your neck. Neck pain is a prevalent symptom associated with various injuries and medical conditions. Whether it's axial neck pain primarily felt in your neck or radicular neck pain radiating into other areas like your shoulders or arms, it can manifest as acute (lasting from days to six weeks) or chronic (lasting beyond three months). If left untreated, neck pain can impede your daily activities and diminish your overall quality of life. The good news is that most causes of...

Overview on Shoulder Pain by Dr. Smruti Bhonsles Pain Management

The shoulder isn't just one joint; it's a bunch of joints, muscles, and tendons working together to let your arm do lots of cool things, like reaching behind you or throwing a ball. But, there's a downside to all that movement. Sometimes, the constant action can cause problems. Soft tissues or bones in your shoulder might start rubbing or getting unstable, and that can lead to pain. This pain could happen only when you move your arm or be there all the time. It might go away quickly, or it could stick around and need help from a doctor. This article talks about why your shoulder might hurt, covering some common reasons. It also mentions a few general ways to treat it. Remember, though, your doctor is the best person to give you more details about what's going on with your shoulder. For consultation or treatment do visit Dr.Smruti Bhonsle's Pain Management Causes Of Shoulder Pain  Arthritis in the shoulder joint: Inflammation and deterioration of the shoulder joint...

Migraine : Cause and Symptoms

  Overview Migraines manifest as intense throbbing or pulsating headaches, typically affecting one side of the head and often accompanied by symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and heightened sensitivity to light and sound. These debilitating attacks, lasting hours to days, can significantly disrupt daily activities. Some individuals experience a precursor called an aura, marked by visual disruptions like light flashes or blind spots, as well as sensory disturbances such as tingling in the face or limbs and speech difficulties.   Medication can prevent migraines and can be less painful but the right way to do this is by changing your lifestyle and having a proper diet and exercise, living a healthy lifestyle. Causes While the exact causes of migraines remain incompletely understood, a combination of genetic and environmental factors is believed to contribute to their development. Alterations in the brainstem and its interactions with the trigeminal nerve, a significant pain pathw...