Sign in
or Register nowChronicPainConnection.com
Sharp Pain In Arms And Legs And Hands
Health Encyclopedia: Sickle Cell Disease Complications
Complications
There is still no cure for sickle cell disease other than experimental transplantation procedures, but treatments for complications of sickle cell have prolonged the lives of many patients who are now living into adulthood.
Pain and Acute Sickle Cell Crisis
The hallmark of sickle cell disease is the sickle cell crisis (also sometimes known as a vaso-occlusive crisis), which is an episode of pain. It is the most common reason for hospitalization in sickle cell disease. The pattern may ...
Read more »
Expert & Community Posts
W is for Walking Sticks
By David Mendosa , Health ExpertHike softly, carry walking stick. Those are two of the main maxims for the trail, whether or not... Read more »
Nighttime Waking and Basal Rates
By Kelsey Bonilla , Health Expert...waking her!) and gather up the pump with the other hand. Often, it's just easier to... Read more »
Health Guide
Sciatica: What is it?
...very useful information for determining treatment (See Referred Pain: Can it be treated?).On the other hand, if the leg pain is coming from the lumbar nerves, then it should be called neurogenic... Read more »Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Introduction
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) occurs when the arteries in the extremities (feet, legs, hands, and arms) become clogged with a fatty substance called plaque. The build up of plaque... Read more »Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Prevention
...work-related CTS or other cumulative trauma disorders. A patient can learn how to adjust the work area, handle tools, or perform tasks in ways that put less stress on the hands and wrists. Proper... Read more »Sickle Cell Disease: Symptoms
...usually appear until late in the baby's first year. Most commonly, they include:FeverSwelling of the hands and feetPain in the chest, abdomen, limbs, and jointsNosebleeds and frequent upper... Read more »Gout: Causes
...big toe.In elderly people, symptoms are more likely to occur in several joints in the upper arms and hands, particularly the fingers.The specific symptoms depend on the stage of the disease. Gout... Read more »
Medications
...Treatment with capecitabine may sometimes cause your hands/feet to develop a skin reaction... Read more »
...sudden/unexplained weight gain swelling of the hands/feet vision changes Tell your doctor... Read more »
Related News
High-Tech Humans: Merging Man and Machine (Part 1 of 3)
May 05, 2008ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Today, 127 million Americans are overweight. One out of every 200 Americans has had an amputation. What do... Read summary »
New Tool Promotes Safe Immunization
September 15, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Pediatricians now have a new tool to ensure nearly every child can be safely vaccinated against deadly diseases, including... Read summary »
Growing New Fingers for Riley
June 04, 2007CLEVELAND, Ohio (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Now, there is a new medical breakthrough that's making it possible for doctors to help children re-grow... Read summary »
Detecting Foot Ulcers
May 05, 2008BOSTON (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- A callus or corn on your foot is a nuisance for anyone. But for a diabetic, they can easily turn to an ulcer and... Read summary »
Spine Surgery: Timing Matters!
May 05, 2008TORONTO, Canada (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) About 300,000 Americans are in wheelchairs due to spinal cord injuries. Many patients will recover at least... Read summary »
- Privacy Policy: Updated as of April 1, 2009|
- Service Terms and Agreement|
- Advertising Policy|
- Contact Us|
- About Us|
- RSS Feed|
- Site Map|
- How to Use This Site
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on ChronicPainConnection.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
 | We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. |
