The origin of the pain is often unknown, and imaging studies may fail to determine its cause. Disk disease, spinal arthritis, and muscle spasms are the most common diagnoses. Other problems can also cause back pain, however.
Strain and injury to the muscles and ligaments supporting the back are the major causes of low back pain. The pain is typically more spread out in the muscles next to the spine, and may be associated with spasms in...
Read moreSECONDARY SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION IN MEN AND WOMEN WITH MS In multiple sclerosis, the incidence of fatigue, muscle tightness or spasms,... Read more »
BOWEL DYSFUNCTION is common in multiple sclerosis with symptoms reported by approximately 60% of MS patients. Both constipation and... Read more »
Osteoporosis is a decrease in bone density. As humans age, resorption of bone outpaces formation of bone and bone density begins to... Read more »
There have been a few items in the news lately related to Inflammatory Bowel Disease that I thought prudent to pass along to... Read more »
There are many people who confuse Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). In actuality, they are very... Read more »
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Oral Medications (PDE5 Inhibitors)PDE5 inhibitors are generally the first choice of treatment for erectile dysfunction. There are three brands that... Read more »
Erectile dysfunction, sometimes called "impotence," is the repeated inability to get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. The word... Read more »
Sexuality is a complex, multidimensional phenomenon that incorporates biologic, psychologic, interpersonal, and behavioral dimensions. It is... Read more »
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) refers to a disorder that involves abdominal pain and cramping, as well as changes in bowel movements. It is not the... Read more »
Diseases that fall under spondyloarthritis umbrella are ankylosing spondylitis, reactive arthritis (known previously as Reiter's syndrome) psoriatic... Read more »