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  Pain management is used when you experience pain that interferes with your day-to-day activities. The causes might be varied and it has different causes in each case. It can also vary in its intensity. You may not be in pain in the morning but feel abdominal pains due to gas in the middle of the night. One problem when you experience this is recognizing when there is a cause because there will always be some degree of nerve damage in the body when the pain signals are transmitted. What is pain management? Pain management is a field of medicine that deals with the prevention of pain, reduction of pain, or modification of pain perceptions. Pain management can be achieved through pharmacological, interventional, or non-pharmacological methods. Pain management is often used for people with chronic pain syndromes. It can be defined as all modes used to help prevent or treat pathological pain for those for whom more orthodox treatments have failed. This includes use of drugs, physical ...

Pediatric orthopaedic surgery is a type of treatment for pediatric patients that have any type of bone or musculoskeletal disorder. The many disorders include fractures, hypospadias, torticollis, congenital dislocation of the hip, and clubfoot. In general, the field of orthopedics deals with any condition characterized by problems in muscles or bones. Although orthopaedic surgeons focus on the musculoskeletal system, sometimes other systems have an impact on their patients as well. What is pediatric orthopaedic surgery? Pediatric orthopaedic surgery is a branch of orthopaedics that deals with children's musculoskeletal system. It is the treatment of congenital defects, trauma, infections, tumors, bone deformities and other conditions related to the musculoskeletal system in children. Specific treatment methods for each condition are dependent upon the age of the child and his or her specific symptoms. The goal of pediatric orthopaedic surgery is to restore normal function t...

  Natural pain management is just as important as conventional pain management. Conventional pain management involves the use of prescription drugs to treat acute or chronic pain. Contained in these prescription medications are active ingredients that are derived from natural substances, but the other ingredients aren’t always beneficial to you. Since natural pain management doesn’t contain any active ingredients, it’s important that you find out what type of pain management is right for you. Introduction to Natural Pain Management Techniques Natural pain management methods are safe and effective. They do not produce serious side effects and they can be learned and applied by anyone. There was a time when conventional medicine relied on natural pain management techniques. In fact, many traditional pain management techniques used today were developed before the medical establishment began promoting drugs as pain relievers. Massage therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic manipulation, hy...

  Total hip replacement surgery is a common treatment for those with hip arthritis. This article is about how it can change your life for the better even if you took good care of your hips before you had to have them replaced. What is a total hip replacement Total hip replacement is a procedure to replace the ball-and-socket joint where the thigh bone meets the hip. A damaged joint can cause pain, decreased range of motion, and instability. The procedure requires general anesthesia, and takes approximately four hours to perform. Total hip replacement surgery involves removing the damaged parts (the ball and socket) and replacing them with prosthetic components made of metal and plastic. The surgeon makes an incision near the groin, removes the damaged parts of the joint, and replaces them with prostheses. The prostheses are then implanted into the pelvic bones, and attached to the thigh bone and other neighboring joints (e.g., knee or ankle). Total hip replacements generally improv...

Like most people, you may think that cosmetic surgery is precisely the same as cosmetic surgery. A majority of plastic surgeons opt to concentrate their method on the very first one and so, both terms are frequently used in the same manner. Nonetheless, this is technically inaccurate. Though they are closely relevant, these sorts of surgical treatments are not one and the exact same. Distinct Objectives Plastic surgery and also cosmatic surgery alike are indicated to boost the look of an individual, yet they have various underlying approaches routing the objectives, research study, and also training. Cosmetic Surgery Objectives to Boost the Physical Appearance This kind of surgery requires concepts, techniques as well as procedures concentrated on enhancing the appearance of a patient. Essentially, it aims to improve balance, percentage as well as aesthetic appeal. This treatment can be done on all parts of the neck, head and also body. Given that the treated locations have regular f...

Dengue, also known as break-bone fever, is one of the many diseases you can get in the city. Everybody knows that, but it doesn't mean we don't need to talk about it.  Dengue can creep up on you so easily and last year the number of dengue cases in the Philippines reached over 100,000! On top of that, many media outlets report that worldwide deaths from dengue have doubled, reaching about 25,000 deaths per year. There are 6 ways you can take to avoid dengue during outbreaks: 6 Tips to avoid dengue in the city Wear a long-sleeved shirt and long pants whenever you go out. Use mosquito repellent spray, lotion or cream before going outside, especially in early morning and late evening when mosquitoes are most active. Avoid dengue hotspots like ditches, puddles, and other places where you can find stagnant water. Be mindful of the environment; if it's too humid or there are other signs that say something is wrong with the air (like excess rain), avoid going outside as much as po...

Hip replacement surgery is used to treat people who are suffering from hip pain due to osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. When the hip becomes damaged, the cartilage wears out because of any of these conditions which prevent normal movement. This can make it difficult to move around and painful when you do move. There are two types of hip replacements that can be done; one is a total hip replacement and the other is a hemiarthroplasty. The first reduces pain but does not restore movement whereas the latter provides both pain relief and restored movement.  Common causes for hip joint replacement The hip joint is formed like a ball and socket joint, with the ball-like femoral head in the pelvic bone and the cup-like acetabulum in the pelvis. Common causes for  hip joint replacements  is osteoarthritis in the joint. Other causes include: The most common cause of severe pain in the hip is osteoarthritis, which is a degenerative condition that can also affect other joints...