Category: PATHOLOGIES
Torticollis: Everything you need to know
Discover the types, causes, and treatments of torticollis in this informative article. Learn how to untangle the knots in your neck and find relief from this common cervical condition. Torticollis, a twisted neck, is a fairly common but often poorly understood. Let’s dive into the turbulent waters of this cervical…
Postherpetic neuralgia: A painful condition that can be prevented
Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a painful condition that can develop after a shingles outbreak. Learn about the symptoms, treatments, and prevention of PHN, a condition that can cause severe and debilitating pain. Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a painful condition that can affect people of any age, but it is more…
How Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Affect Your Entire Body
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that can damage joints and other parts of the body. It causes inflammation of the lining of the joints, leading to pain, swelling, and stiffness. Know more about RA in this article. Rheumatoid Arthritis: The Pain that Can Transform Your Life Pain…
Gout: The pain that don´t go away
Gout is a painful condition that affects the joints. It’s caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood. Learn more about gout, its symptoms, and how to prevent it. Imagine you’re sleeping peacefully when you suddenly wake up with a sharp pain in your big toe. The pain…
Headaches: Understanding the Various Types of Head Pain
Headaches: Understanding the Various Types of Head Pain Headaches, or head pain, are among the most common medical symptoms, affecting a significant portion of the population at some point in their lives. Their prevalence is surprisingly high, with around 94% of men and 99% of women experiencing this…
How to Live Well with Fibromyalgia
If you’ve ever experienced body pains, intense fatigue, and mood changes, know that you’re not alone. These symptoms could be indicative of fibromyalgia, a condition that affects many people worldwide, including here in Brazil. Let’s delve into what fibromyalgia is, how it can be diagnosed, and what options exist for…
Disc Herniation: Causes for Intense Back Pain
Disc herniation is a health condition that can affect people of all ages, causing intense pain in the lower back, buttocks, legs, or arms. What is a disc herniation? It is a medical condition that occurs when a part of the intervertebral disc, which usually acts as a cushion between…