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Chronic pain
Chronic pain was originally
defined as pain that has
lasted 6 months or longer.
It is now defined as pain
that persists longer than
the normal course of time
associated with a particular
type of injury. Chronic pain
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Phantom limb
Phantom limb is a phantom
sensation in amputated or
missing limbs. A phantom
sensation is a feeling that
a missing limb is still
attached to the body and is
moving appropriately with
other body parts. ... > full story
Nephritis
Nephritis is inflammation of
the kidney. The two most
common causes of nephritis
are infection or an
auto-immune process.
Nephritis has the effect of
damaging and closing up the
microscopic filters in the
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Back pain
Back pain (also known as
"dorsopathy") is pain felt
in the human back that may
come from the spine,
muscles, nerves, or other
structures in the back. It
may radiate from the lower,
mid or upper back. The pain
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Tension headache
Tension headaches, which were recently renamed tension type headaches by the International Headache Society, are the most common type of headaches. The pain can radiate from the neck, back, eyes, or ... > more -
COX-2 inhibitor
COX-2 selective inhibitor is a form of Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that directly targets COX-2, an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain. Selectivity for COX-2 reduces the ... > more -
Gate control theory of pain
The gate control theory of pain, put forward by Ron Melzack and Patrick Wall in 1962, is the idea that physical pain is not a direct result of activation of pain receptor neurons, but rather its ... > more -
Lyme disease
Lyme disease or Lyme borreliosis is an infectious tick-borne disease, caused by the Borrelia spirochete, a gram-negative microorganism. Lyme disease is named after a cluster of cases that occurred in ... > more -
Nasal congestion
Nasal congestion is the blockage of the nasal passages usually due to excessive secretion of mucus that is caused by a virus and typically resolves spontaneously within a week. It is also known as ... > more -
Tennis elbow
Tennis elbow is a condition where the outer part of the elbow becomes painful and tender, usually as a result of a specific strain or overuse. Whilst it is called "tennis elbow", it should be noted ... > more -
Acupressure
Acupressure is a traditional Chinese medicine bodywork technique based on the same ideas as acupuncture. It involves placing physical pressure, by hand, elbow, or with the aid of various devices, on ... > more
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