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To meet the interests of our card holders and readers, we will keep you informed of the newest research, medications, statistics and therapies available in pain management.
Diez causas comunes de la mastalgia
Posted on Wednesday February 20, 2019
El 70% de las mujeres sufre dolor en una o ambas mamas y solo el 15% requiere tratamiento. Es muy común en las más jóvenes y durante la menstruación. Se suele describir como una quemazón o constricción, y puede relacionarse con cambios hormonales. Descubra las causas, prevención y gestión en este artículo.
Home remedies for menstrual cramp relief
Posted on Monday February 18, 2019
Menstrual cramps are a common symptom of periods. They may cause mild discomfort in some people but severe pain in others. Learn about a variety of home remedies, such as heating pads and massage, here.
What causes finger numbness?
Posted on Friday February 15, 2019
Numbness in the fingers and hand can have a variety of different causes, including a pinched nerve, medications, and myofascial pain syndrome. Learn more in this article.
Bladder cancer: What to know about BCG treatment
Posted on Wednesday February 06, 2019
Bacillus Calmette–Guerin (BCG) treatment can help prevent cancer from returning following surgery for early-stage bladder cancer. Doctors deliver BCG directly to a person’s bladder using a catheter. Learn more about what BCG is, and what to expect during the procedure, here.
What is the cause of back pain and shortness of breath?
Posted on Tuesday February 05, 2019
Back pain and shortness of breath may be a sign of many potential conditions. These may be mild or severe. Treatment depends on the underlying condition.
Best exercises and remedies for plantar fasciitis
Posted on Monday February 04, 2019
Certain foot and leg stretches can speed up recovery and relieve the pain of plantar fasciitis. In this article, we provide a visual guide to exercises that can help.
Chronic pain relief: Mindfulness may be just as good as CBT
Posted on Friday February 01, 2019
A new analysis compares the benefits of cognitive behavioral therapy with those of mindfulness-based stress reduction for relieving chronic pain.
How does psoriatic arthritis affect the nails?
Posted on Thursday January 31, 2019
Psoriatic arthritis affects the nails in many ways, causing pitting, discoloration, and brittleness. Learn more about the signs and symptoms in this article.
What causes gas pain during pregnancy?
Posted on Thursday January 31, 2019
Gas pain is common during the early and late stages of pregnancy. In this article, we discuss the causes of gas pain, how to relieve symptoms and other conditions that cause similar symptoms.
How to tell if contractions are real
Posted on Wednesday January 30, 2019
Braxton-Hicks contractions prepare the body for labor, but they are not real contractions. Real contractions are consistent and increasingly frequent. Learn more here.