Chronic Pain

Diabetic neuropathy
Chronic Pain 11 Apr 2005

Diabetic neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy refers to nerve pain and damage caused by diabetes. It causes muscle weakness, erectile dysfunction, incontinence and constipation.
Pain
Blood 07 Apr 2005

Pain

Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience common to many different conditions. If you visit your health practitioner complaining of pain, they will ask…
Nausea and Vomiting (Emesis)
Cancer 07 Apr 2005

Nausea and Vomiting (Emesis)

Vomiting can also be referred to as emesis, and consists of three stages: nausea is an unpleasant sensation of wanting to vomit; retching is a…
Mood Changes/Depression
Cancer 07 Apr 2005

Mood Changes/Depression

Treatment for depression information, Symptom of manic depression test for mood disorders
Menopause
Bone 12 Jan 2005

Menopause

Menopause is the permanent cessation of menstrual periods. It is diagnosed after one year with no periods when the average woman is 51 years of…
Malnutrition
Cancer 06 Jan 2005

Malnutrition

Malnutrition occurs when an individual has insufficient energy to maintain their body's essential functions, including growth, maintenance and movement.
Psoriatic arthritis
Chronic Pain 24 Nov 2004

Psoriatic arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis affects some people with psoriasis. It is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the joints, causing painful, stiff or swollen joints.
Appendicitis
Chronic Pain 07 Nov 2004

Appendicitis

Appendicitis is the sudden onset of inflammation of the appendix. It causes severe abdominal pain and is treated with an operation to remove the appendix.
Rheumatoid arthritis
Bone 27 Sep 2004

Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition which make hand, feet and other joints painful and stiff. It usually begins at 30-50 years of age.