Pain

An enlarged spleen – also known as splenomegaly – can lead to spleen pain and anemia. The spleen is part of the lymph system and works with the drainage network in order to prevent illness and keep us healthy. The spleen, although it protects us from illness, can get sick from numerous conditions, such as ...click here to read more

Splenic flexure syndrome occurs as a result of muscle spasms and abdominal distention leading to pain and discomfort in the upper abdomen. The exact location of the pain is at the splenic flexure, which is in the part of the colon between the transverse and descending segments. Pain can be a result of air trapped ...click here to read more

Pain under the right rib cage can be minor or severe depending on the cause, and sharp pain under the right rib cage can be frightening. If you experience pain on the right under the rib cage, there could be a simple explanation such as an injury. It could also be related to a serious ...click here to read more

Frequent chest pain is common in depressed patients even in the absence of coronary artery disease. Lead researcher Dr. Salim Hayek explained, “Depression is a common and well-recognized risk factor for the development of heart disease. Patients with known heart disease and depression tend to experience chest pain more frequently. However, until now, it was ...click here to read more

A pinched nerve in a shoulder blade is a common, but temporary condition that can be very painful and cause a lot of discomfort. A pinched nerve happens when too much pressure is applied to the tissue surrounding the nerve. In the shoulder blade, the pressure may result from a compressed or trapped nerve and ...click here to read more

In many painkiller addiction cases, the trigger may be chronic pain. In the U.S., there has been an increase in opioid and prescription drug abuse, with nearly eight out of 10 individuals abusing prescription drugs for the sole purpose of treating their chronic pain. Corresponding author Dr. Daniel Alford said, “While the association between chronic ...click here to read more

Fibromyalgia pain is different from the regular aches and pains that all of us experience from time to time. If you have fibromyalgia you ache all over. While this condition is life lasting, there are ways to treat the symptoms to bring some level of relief. Fibromyalgia sufferers often have painful “trigger points” on their ...click here to read more

A new study tested a potential drug for reducing endometriosis pain and relieving symptoms. Endometriosis is a gynecological disorder in which cells in the uterus lining grow out to other areas of the body. The condition might result in a hysterectomy. Current treatment methods for endometriosis are largely hindered by a slew of side effects, ...click here to read more

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) pain is often an underestimated and neglected symptom. ALS is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder, which is characterized by the progressive loss of motor neurons, muscle wasting, and respiratory dysfunction. Secondary symptoms, such as pain, can arise, causing additional difficulty in a patient’s life and further limiting one’s abilities. Pain in ALS ...click here to read more

A new drug shows to be a safer alternative to morphine and less addictive. The study was conducted on rats where researchers compared variants of the neurochemical endomorphin to traditional morphine. Effectiveness and side effects were measured in each variant. Chronic pain is commonly treated with opium-based medications which can be quite addicting, and abuse ...click here to read more

Living with pain can really impact your life and psychological stress has been found to play a role in the amount of pain you feel and experience. When you’re in pain, normal everyday activities can seem impossible, and over-the-counter pain-relievers only seem to offer a temporary fix. New research has discovered what’s making your pain ...click here to read more

In a recent study, researchers have found a link between “dry eye” and chronic pain syndromes. The study was conducted at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute which is a part of the University of Miami Health System. The findings suggest that if patient outcomes have to improve, there is a need for a paradigm shift ...click here to read more

Cluster headaches and migraines both cause pain, but they are two different conditions. A cluster headache is a headache that occurs several times in a day, and is short in length and very painful. Cluster headaches may only affect one side of the head and pain is usually felt around the eyes. Cluster headaches can ...click here to read more

Hip osteoarthritis can cause pain and may not be visible on x-ray. A new study has found that the majority of hip x-rays cannot detect hip osteoarthritis (OA), which can delay treatment of the disease. Hip osteoarthritis is a major cause of morbidity and leads to pain, difficulties walking, and even disability. The prevalence of ...click here to read more