Acupuncture can be used to alleviate many symptoms. Here is a list of common ailments and how acupuncture can help. Please click on the “more” button below each symptom name to learn more.
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Abdominal swelling is any enlargement or bloating of the belly area. The abdominal area houses many organs including the stomach, small and large intestines, uterus, liver and...More
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Acid reflux, also called heartburn, occurs when the sphincter of the lower esophagus does not close completely. As a result, stomach contents leak back into the esophagus...More
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Addiction is rampant in our society. There are a host of addictions and new ones arising all the time: alcoholism, cocaine, over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, pain medication, eating disorders,...More
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An allergy is an immune system disorder that occurs when your body has an inflammatory, hypertensive reaction to what is a normally benign substance. Common conditions such...More
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Alopecia refers to hair loss. Certain activities, such as hairstyling routines or compulsive hair pulling can result in loss of hair. In other cases, even though some...More
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Amenorrhea refers to the absence of menstruation in a woman of reproductive age. Amenorrhea occurs naturally during pregnancy and breastfeeding. In these cases, the symptom does not...More
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Anemia comes from the Greek word, anaimia, which means lack of blood. It refers to insufficient red blood cells or hemoglobin in the red blood cells, which...More
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The ankle is the joint where the bottom of the leg meets the foot. It is bound by several ligaments and is one of the weight-bearing joints...More
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Ankle swelling occurs when fluid builds up in the lower extremities. Often the swelling will affect the feet, calves and even thighs. Possible causes include the abundance...More
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Anxiety is a mental state accompanied by number of unpleasant mental sensations, such as apprehension, fear, and worry. It is most often associated with a future (or...More
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The word “aphasia” comes from ancient Greek and means “speechlessness.” It refers to trouble speaking and can range from a difficulty finding words (something everyone has experienced...More
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Appetite is your body’s urge to eat, namely to satiate hunger, and is a trait shared by most species of higher life forms. There are many disorders...More
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Arm numbness, also called “paresthesias” or “falling asleep,” usually arises from lack of blood supply. Keeping your arm in the same position for a long period of...More
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From a broken bone to tendonitis to nerve compression or bruising, the causes of arm pain are many and varied. Sometimes neck problems can cause a pinched...More
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Arthritis is a disease that affects the joints of the body. While medicine has identified over 100 different forms of arthritis, there are some symptoms that are...More
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Did you know that acupuncture could increase your coordination? Your cerebellum, located at the back of your brain, integrates your sensory perception and muscle control. Professional athletes...More
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Autoimmune diseases are a group of disorders in which the immune system attacks the body and destroys or alters tissues. There are more than eighty serious chronic...More
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Back pain is one of the top reasons people seek medical treatment. What causes it? Some of the top causes are sprains which can be caused by...More
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Bell’s Palsy is the partial paralysis of the facial nerve, which results in the inability to control the facial muscles. It tends to be a temporary situation...More
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Bladder problems include overactive bladder, urinary tract infection and chronic pelvic pain. The term “overactive bladder” refers to a condition in which the bladder receives messages to...More
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The term “bloating” refers to any abdominal swelling. If you feel bloated, you may be receiving a signal that the body is not digesting food properly. Sometimes...More
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High blood pressure (also known as hypertension) is a chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the body becomes elevated. The most prevalent type is...More
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Bradycardia refers to a slow heart rate. If you’re an athlete, you may not need treatment for bradycardia; you may simply have a powerful heart and very...More
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Breathing problems often result from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis. They can also result from allergies and asthma. Breathing difficulty...More
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Bronchitis is a condition where the mucous membranes of the bronchi (the “pipe” between the trachea and the lungs) become inflamed. Symptoms include coughing (either dry or...More
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If you suffer from a tender, deep bruise, acupuncture can help. Acupuncture stimulates Qi circulation, the body’s energy, naturally decreasing pain, swelling and inflammation. Energy circulation also...More
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is the medical term for compression in the median nerve (in the forearm) that causes pain, numbness and weakness. Although the affected nerve...More
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Chemotherapy, also called chemo, is a drug treatment medical professionals use to destroy cancer cells. The drugs work by affecting the growth of cells that divide rapidly,...More
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A number of symptoms can occur with chills, including muscle ache, headache, shivering, sweating, sore throat, aching joints and feebleness. The causes of chills will vary, so...More
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (also referred to as CFS) is the medical name for a series of disorders characterized by a persistent feeling of fatigue that is not...More
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A cluster headache is a headache that is more painful-than-average, somewhat similar to a migraine. In most cases, it strikes extremely suddenly, and can last from 15...More
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Colitis is the medical term for inflammation of the colon that can be caused by a number of factors, such as genetics, infection, and due to a...More
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According to TCM theory, the anus is the place where the Directing and Governing Vessels meet, and it is the exit of the Large Intestine. Therefore, a...More
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The cold is the most common infectious disease in the human race. It is a disease of the upper respiratory system, caused by a viral infection. Symptoms...More
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Constipation is a condition in the colon where bowel movements are not regular and/or hard or painful to pass. In many situations, a poor diet and/or a...More
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Gum problems, dental caries and abscessed teeth arise from the same problem: obstruction in the energy pathways that would normally support health in the mouth and jaw...More
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Depression is somewhat of a blanket term for a number of mental conditions that are also casually referred to as having the blues, feeling down, being out...More
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Diarrhea is a condition where you pass loose or liquid bowel movements at least three times in one day. Although, in most cases, it isn’t a serious...More
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A recent American health survey suggested that 24 million Americans suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....More
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Digestive Trouble is a general term that covers a wide range of issues, all connected to the whole digestive tract, from throat, stomach, intestines, down to the...More
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Dizziness is primarily a sensation of unsteadiness, with a feeling of movement inside the head along with loss of balance. Dizziness may result from long-term illness, trauma,...More
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Primary otalgia (commonly referred to as an earache) is a pain that originates inside the ear. The most common cause of earaches is an infection (either viral...More
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When the forearm muscles and tendons are stressed, tendonitis, bursitis or arthritis can develop. Repeated hand, wrist or forearm movements – playing tennis, gardening, throwing, typing or...More
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Emotional Problems are a general term that covers a wide range of mental issues, including depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and personality disorders. There are also a wide...More
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Eye problems are a common issue with many people, and the term covers a wide range of conditions, including eyestrain, macular degeneration, myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and Presbyopia....More
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Facial numbness and paralysis have two primary causes. The less severe is called “Bell’s palsy.” It results from damage to the seventh cranial nerve, also named the...More
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Acupuncture is extremely effective in treating chronic pain, including facial pain. Chronic facial pain arises from two common causes: trigeminal neuralgia and TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorders). Trigeminal...More
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Facial Palsy, the common name for Bell’s palsy, is an issue with one of the cranial (facial) nerves that results in a loss of control in the...More
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Fatigue is a general term for a number of issues that affect people mentally, physically, or both. Also referred to as exhaustion, lethargy, languidness, tiredness, languor, lassitude,...More
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Infertility is a term that refers to the inability of a person to reproduce. Although it affects men and women alike, the causes (and treatments) differ greatly....More
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A uterine fibroid is a benign (non-cancerous tumor) that forms on the smooth muscle layer (or connecting tissue) of the uterus, and generally affects females in their...More
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Fibromyalgia is a medical disorder that is characterized by pain in the muscles and connective tissues. Other associated symptoms can include lack of cognitive function, fatigue, depression,...More
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Finger pain can arise from a variety of sources, including arthritis, bone fracture, Raymaud’s disease and a soft-tissue disorder of the hand, called trigger finger. Numerous studies...More
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Food allergies are your body’s adverse reaction to a particular protein (or proteins) found in many foods. Similar to other types of allergies, it occurs when your...More
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The medical community describes foot numbness as “peripheral neuropathy” (PN). Damage to peripheral nerves causes neuropathy. The damage arises from any situation of insufficient circulation, by far...More
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Foot pain can result from trauma to the foot, repetitive motion or misalignment of the hip or knee. Specific foot problems include diabetic nerve pain, turf toe,...More
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Adhesive capsulitis (commonly referred to as “frozen shoulder”) is a joint disorder that affects the connective tissue in the shoulder area. Symptoms include pain, stiffness and immobility...More
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Gastritis is a digestive disorder and occurs when the lining of the stomach becomes inflamed. Symptoms include abdominal pain, indigestion, bloating, nausea and vomiting. Like many other...More
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When your body’s energy is balanced and flows freely, you feel strong, alive and full of energy. However, life’s stresses and bumps can result in obstructed and...More
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GERD is an acronym for Gastroesophageal reflux disease (often shortened to “acid reflux”) and is a chronic digestive disorder. Symptoms of GERD include heartburn, difficulty swallowing and...More
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Gout is a condition that occurs when a joint is stricken with multiple attacks of acute inflammatory arthritis. It most commonly affects the foot, though gout in...More
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Groin pain often arises from involvement in intense physical activity, especially in sports, which require a rapid change of direction, such as hockey. Medical terminology names this...More
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Because many repetitive tasks involve the hands, hands are often susceptible to small injuries, aches and pains. Acupuncture relieves pain and speeds healing in many disorders, including...More
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A headache is a pain, either acute or dull, anywhere in the head or neck area. Because headache is a blanket term for over 200 conditions that...More
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Heart palpitations, also called heart arrhythmia occur when the electrical impulses to your heart bring an uneven message. You might experience them as a pounding or fluttering...More
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Heartburn (commonly referred to as “acid indigestion”) is a digestive disorder that is characterized by a burning sensation in the chest area, but can radiate to the...More
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The most common heel problems include plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, tarsal tunnel syndrome and Sever’s disease. The plantar fascia is the connective tissue surrounding the muscles of...More
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High blood pressure (also known as hypertension or HTN) is a serious medical condition characterized by elevated arterial pressure. More than 90% of hypertension cases are classified...More
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Hip pain causes include hamstring injury, osteoarthritis, bursitis in the hip and hip fractures. Hamstring strains result in pain and muscular spasm. The pain arises from lower...More
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Hot flashes are a series of symptoms that affect women, mostly those approaching or in menopause. They are caused by hormone changes within the body and when...More
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Incontinence is when the body release (or leaks) urine involuntarily. It tends to affect a larger percent of women than men. There are a number of different...More
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Induction of labor is a very common practice in the US. In fact, 1 out of 4 women in the U.S. start labor with induction. Many times...More
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If you feel irritable and moody on a regular basis, then your emotions may be in disharmony! Occasionally irritability arises during times of hormonal fluctuation, which happens...More
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Joint pain is a blanket term for a large number of conditions related to the joints, caused by injury, infection, or arthritis. The Greek word for joint...More
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Joint stiffness refers to pain when moving a joint or the loss of range of motion when moving a joint. The most common joints to become stiff...More
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Knee pain usually arises from injury or degenerative problem. Conventional medicine uses drugs to reduce pain and inflammation or knee surgery to repair ligaments or replace knee...More
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Acupuncturists refer to vital energy as “Qi.” This energy flows through your body and gives it that feeling of aliveness. The flow of energy has natural rhythms...More
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Leg pain can occur anywhere from the hip down to the heel, and can come in many forms, such as pain that is constant versus intermittent, pain...More
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A loss of balance can occur because of nerve or brain injury, damage to the inner ear or obstruction to the inner ear. Gait imbalance also demonstrates...More
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Lyme Disease is a disease that is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected tick. Left untreated, it leads to permanent problems with the heart,...More
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Migraine is a condition that is defined by a painful headache and nausea, often accompanied with increased sensitivity to light and sound, vomiting and a pulsating sensation,...More
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Nausea is a condition whose symptoms include discomfort in the stomach and often gives the sufferer an involuntary urge to vomit. A common cause of nausea is...More
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Neck pain sure is a pain in the neck! Common causes for neck pain include poor posture, stress, extra hard work, reading or using hand-held devices too...More
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Overactive bladder syndrome (OAB) is a dysfunction of the bladder’s storage abilities. Symptoms include a sudden urge to urinate that is often difficult to control, involuntary loss...More
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Premenstrual syndrome (commonly abbreviated as PMS) is a blanket term for a number of physical and emotional symptoms that relate to a woman’s menstrual cycle. Although these...More
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Posttraumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, develops after one or more highly fearful, life-threatening experiences. Researchers classify this illness as an anxiety disorder. People with PTSD tend to...More
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a connective tissue disease that affects three times as many women as it does men. It is a painful, chronic condition that strikes...More
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Also known as a cold or stuffy nose, rhinitis is an extremely common condition. It is caused by an irritation and inflammation of the nasal area. In...More
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Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is a condition of constant buzzing or ringing in the ears. Loss of hearing may accompany this symptom. Tinnitus often results...More
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The Rotator Cuff is the name given to the group of four muscles and tendons that comprise part of the mechanism of the shoulder. The rotator cuff...More
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Sciatica (also known as sciatic neuritis) is the result of the compression of the sciatic nerve, located in the lower back. It produces pain and/or numbness in...More
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Shingles (also known as herpes zoster) is a latent side effect of chickenpox and can remain undetected in the body for years. It is a viral skin...More
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Shoulder pain is an extremely common problem due to the complexity and potential for overuse and injury of that area of the body. In many cases the...More
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Sinus pain can result from sinusitis, sinus congestion or allergic reactions. Sinusitis is an inflammation of the mucous membranes of the sinuses. Sinus congestion and sinusitis can...More
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Sinusitis is a condition when the paranasal sinuses become inflamed, causing headaches, tightness of the facial muscles and increased production (and discharge) of mucus. Other symptoms include...More
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A sleep disorder is a disruption of the body’s natural sleep patterns. It can be caused by a large number of problems, including night terrors, stress, grinding...More
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Smoking cessation (or more commonly “quitting smoking”) is the process of giving up the addiction of cigarettes, cigars, or pipe. Nicotine, one of the components of tobacco,...More
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Snoring usually brings with it other health problems: headaches, lack of sleep and sore throat, to name just a few. Snoring can result from stress, sleep apnea...More
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A sore throat is a common ailment that can be caused by a number of factors, usually inflammation, infection, or irritation. It is a symptom of another...More
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Sports injuries often take a long time to heal, especially where ligaments or tendons are concerned. Sometimes, because of repeated use of the arm, connective tissues do...More
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A stiff neck is a condition when pain is experienced when attempting to turn or move the neck. In most instances it involves the levator scapulae muscle,...More
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Stress is a blanket term for a number of factors that describe the brain’s response to events (typically unpleasant ones), which the patient feels he, or she...More
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The tailbone (or coccyx) is located in the lower buttock. The tailbone is made up of the last three to five vertebrae of the spinal column —...More
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Tendonitis is the inflammation of a tendon, most commonly involving the arms and legs. It affects the parts of the body that are used and overused frequently,...More
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Trigeminal neuralgia (TN), (also known as prosopalgia) is a neuropathic disorder of one or both of the trigeminal nerves. It causes episodes of intense pain in any...More
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Tooth pain (commonly referred to as a toothache) is a pain in (and sometimes the area around) a tooth. Toothaches can be caused by a number of...More
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Urinary & Bladder Problems (also known as incontinence) is a condition where the body releases (or leaks) urine involuntarily. It tends to affect a larger percent of...More
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During vertigo, patients experience spinning, loss of balance, and occasionally nausea. It can manifest in a sitting or sleeping posture, or only show once the patient stands...More
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Vomiting (commonly referred to as “throwing up”) is the forceful (and often sudden) discharge of the contents of the stomach through the mouth and (sometimes) the nose....More
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