Facial pain that originates from an unknown source is usually diagnosed as atypical facial pain. Not to be mistaken for trigeminal neuralgia, which is sporadic and intense facial pain caused by pressure on the trigeminal nerve, atypical facial pain occurs chronically and is often of psychologic origin. This condition can present with either sharp or […]
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
A chronic muscular pain disorder. Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a disorder in which pressure on sensitive points in the muscles causes pain in seemingly unrelated body parts. The syndrome often happens after repeated injury or muscle overuse. […]
Central Pain Syndromes
Pain initiated or sensed in the central nervous system as a result of injury. […]
Chronic Abdominal Pain
Childhood abdominal pain is an uncomfortable and sometimes debilitating condition that may indicate the presence of an underlying health condition. The pain may be acute, occurring suddenly and lasting a week or less, or it may be chronic, lasting for long periods of time or on a chronic basis. There are a variety of problems […]
Cancer Pain
As medical therapy has advanced and people are living longer, unfortunately, cancer has become more common. While cancer treatments have progressed immensely, many people have concerns regarding their appearance after skin cancer is treated. Skin cancer excision prioritizes the removal of the cancer above all else to ensure the survival and quality of life of […]
Whiplash Pain
A neck injury that can occur when the head suddenly moves backward and then forward. This type of injury can occur, for example, during rear-end automobile collisions. […]
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) is characterized by a group of symptoms including pain (often “burning” type), tenderness, and swelling of an extremity associated with varying degrees of sweating, warmth and/or coolness, flushing, discoloration, and shiny skin. […]
Sacroilitis
Sacroiliitis is an inflammation of one or both of your sacroiliac joints — situated where your lower spine and pelvis connect. Sacroiliitis can cause pain in your buttocks or lower back, and can extend down one or both legs. […]
Herniated Discs
A herniated disk refers to a problem with one of the rubbery cushions (disks) between the individual bones (vertebrae) that stack up to make your spine. A spinal disk is a little like a jelly donut, with a softer center encased within a tougher exterior. Sometimes called a slipped disk or a ruptured disk, a […]
Pelvic Pain
PID can cause damage to the Fallopian tubes, ovaries, and the uterus. Pelvic pain that radiates to the abdomen, an abnormal vaginal discharge, and pain during intercourse or urination are common symptoms. … If PID is untreated, it can cause infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and chronic pelvic pain. […]
