Nerve root dysfunction, which is usually secondary to
Cervical (neck) disk syndrome involves pain, numbness, and muscular spasm of the neck, radiating to the shoulders, caused by irritation and compression of the cervical nerve roots by a protruding intervertebral disk.
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With neck or back pain, people automatically assume that the spinal discs are the source of pain. Sometimes that assumption is incorrect... Read more »
ANSWER TO QUESTION REGARDING "OVERLAPPING ARTHRITIS" From a reader: "I have an overlapping arthritis, based on my last x-rays, I have... Read more »
As many as 30 percent of people with psoriasis actually have psoriatic arthritis, a form of inflammatory arthritis. How do you know,... Read more »
Ever had a pain in the butt? No, I am not talking some crazy family member who cannot keep the mouth shut. I am talking about a real pain... Read more »
"My knee feels stiff when I sit for a long time and it hurts to get up. But, after I walk for a few minutes, the pain eases up." "My... Read more »
Diseases that fall under spondyloarthritis umbrella are ankylosing spondylitis, reactive arthritis (known previously as Reiter's syndrome) psoriatic... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
SurgeryIn the early stages of cervical cancer, surgery is usually the preferred primary treatment approach. Not all women are candidates for all... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? The cervix is a small, donut-shaped structure, located at the top of the vagina. It is the entrance to the uterus. Cervical cancer begins... Read more »
Cervical cancer is the third largest type of cancer in women worldwide, but is less widespread in the United States due to the use of routine Pap... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cervical inflammation; Inflammation - cervixSymptomsAbnormal vaginal bleedingAfter intercourseAfter menopauseBetween periodsUnusual vaginal... Read more »