Peripheral neuropathy is a common problem that can result from a variety of health problems. It can result from nerve damage caused by metabolic or hormonal changes, mechanical compression, or even the toxic effects of some medications. Because the causes of peripheral neuropathy vary, so do the symptoms. Each person with peripheral neuropathy may have … Read more
Nerve pain is debilitating because it is not a condition of a few days, it is a challenge to live with an illness that is constantly there. Given the chronic nature of nerve pain, it is best to try to treat it with non-pharmacological methods. However, non-pharmacological methods may fail to relieve the pain in … Read more
Mutations are common events in our bodies. Fortunately, most of these mutations are either harmless or removed from our body by our immune system. Some of the changes survive to cause cancer. Modern medicine has developed many drugs that kill the cancer cell, but chemotherapy is more like using a powerful bomb, which is essential … Read more
Diabetic neuropathy is present in more than half of cases and is painful in a quarter of people with diabetes. Treatment for diabetic neuropathy should be a combination of modern medications and traditional therapies. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages. Natural remedies and traditional methods can be useful in preventing the progression of … Read more
If you’ve ever suffered from chronic pain of any kind, you know how debilitating and distracting it can be. It becomes your focus, it consumes you – to the exclusion of almost everything else. Back pain and nerve pain are particularly tricky. They can come from a traumatic injury – or from a sneeze. You … Read more
If you have ever experienced back pain, you are not alone! In fact, recent estimates suggest that ten percent of the world’s population suffers from some form of back pain. It is also likely that around 70% of people will experience this type of pain at some point in their lives. Back pain is distressing, … Read more
Neuropathy is when the nerves are damaged. This can happen for a variety of reasons, including accidents, trauma, diseases such as diabetes, and sometimes the cause cannot be determined. In fact, some form of nerve damage is very common; as many as two out of three adults will experience nerve damage during their lifetime. Although … Read more
Foot neuropathy is often a side effect of diabetes. It is not the only cause; alcohol and even HIV can cause neuropathy in the feet. But it is the most common cause. There are several key signs that you may have neuropathy in your feet. These include a tingling sensation, like pins and needles, or … Read more
Sciatica is defined as pain caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the human body. It starts at the back of your pelvis and runs down your buttocks, legs and feet. There are many causes of sciatica. The main ones are either referred pain or … Read more
Studies suggest that one in three people in the US has diabetes. In fact, these figures may be higher as people living in rural areas may not be diagnosed correctly. Diabetes is a condition in which your body is unable to regulate the amount of sugar in your blood; this can be due to a … Read more