3138 results found
Health topics
… Overview Spinal and epidural anesthesia are ways to block pain from an entire region of the body. A doctor with … around it. You may get this medicine for a procedure on the lower part of your body. One example is a surgery on your … need to sit up and curl your body forward to round your low back. Or you'll lie on your side and curl your knees up to …
Health topics
… Pregnancy: Belly, Pelvic, and Back Pain On this page: Overview Overview … Flank pain is pain on the side of the back just below the rib cage and above the waist. It can be felt on one …
Health topics
… have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … This is called a localized reaction , and it can cause pain, itching, redness, swelling, and hives near the site of … He was uncomfortable with a patch of hives across his back, but he got over it without anything worse. After …
Health topics
… Nerve Function Tests for Evaluating Low Back Problems On this page: Overview Overview Nerves carry … can also be done while you are lying on your back.) If your painful leg is weaker than the other leg, you may have …
Health topics
… Ravi's Story: Coping With Back Pain and Depression On this page: Ravi's Story Ravi's Story Ravi thought he was coping well with his back pain. He had gotten used to having pain most days since …
Health topics
… Steroid-Induced Osteoporosis On this page: Overview Related … to rebuild. If you use steroid medicines long-term, you should be watched for bone loss. … to rebuild. If you use steroid medicines long-term, you should be watched for bone loss. …
Health topics
… shots may be as effective as using an inhaled corticosteroid. footnote 3 Risks Allergy shots are safe if the … (systemic) reactions such as hives , asthma symptoms, and low blood pressure are not common. But people who have … ( anaphylaxis ) to the shots and, possibly, death. You should have your asthma well controlled before you receive …
Health topics
… Plantar Fasciitis: Should I Have Surgery for Heel Pain? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … discomfort and pain as well as other foot, leg, hip, or back problems. Long-term (chronic) plantar fasciitis may …
Health topics
… Low Testosterone On this page: What is low testosterone? Men who have low testosterone do not make … Testosterone can affect your fertility. If you are trying to have a child, you may want to ask your doctor if …
Health topics
… Patty's Story: Using Positive Thinking to Help Back Pain On this page: Patty's Story Patty's Story Patty's … not judging them, I find that they lose their power and allow me to let go of them more easily. This method works …
