The chemistry of alcohol allows it to affect nearly every type of cell in the body, including those in the central nervous system. After prolonged exposure to alcohol, the brain becomes dependent on it. Drinking steadily and consistently over time can produce dependence and cause withdrawal symptoms during periods of abstinence. This physical dependence, however, is not the sole cause of alcoholism. To develop alcoholism, other factors usually come into play, including biology, genetics,...
Read moreA recently published on-line survey commissioned by the Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) provides up-close and... Read more »
About two months ago, I injured myself during kickboxing. I think I was doing a squat and turned my knee inward. My knee hurt... Read more »
What does one do if she experiences major chest pains and medical examinations reveal no heart or BP abnormalities? This is a particularly... Read more »
Welcome back to the Hall of Shame. By now you have learned that several types of shoes deserve to be in the Hall of Shame because they... Read more »
All aboard! Anyone with chronic pain can have a free ticket aboard this street car named "Depression". We expect standing room only today... Read more »
Diseases that fall under spondyloarthritis umbrella are ankylosing spondylitis, reactive arthritis (known previously as Reiter's syndrome) psoriatic... Read more »
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CausesNearly all causes of foot pain can be grouped under one of the following:Ill-fitting shoes. Poorly fitting shoes are a frequent cause of foot... Read more »
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and CausesThe origin of the pain is often unknown, and imaging studies may fail to determine its cause. Disk disease, spinal arthritis, and muscle... Read more »
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Alternative NamesCauses of foot painInformationQuestion:What causes foot pain?Answer:Many things can cause foot pain. Wearing shoes that don't fit... Read more »
Currently, the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome (also called myalgic encephalopathy or ME/CFS) remains a mystery. While it frequently occurs... Read more »