The endometrium is the tissue that lines the inside of the uterus (the womb). It is the tissue that is shed each month when women menstruate. Every month, it builds up rapidly in preparation for pregnancy, and if pregnancy does not occur, the excess endometrial tissue is sloughed off during menstrua...
Dysmenorrhea can be literally translated as "difficult monthly flow." Although it's normal for most people who menstruate to have mild abdominal cramps on the first day or two of their period, about 10% of people who menstruate experience severe pain.
There are 2 types of dysmenor...
Insect bites are another type of allergy found in the outdoors. Protect yourself from bugs and bites, and a potential allergic reaction. The ingredient DEET, found in bug repellent, protects from bites from some, but not all, insects. People with an identified serious allergy should wear a MedicAlert bracelet and carry an EpiPen.
When it comes to arthritis pain, age has very little to do with it. Even young people can get this disabling condition. Has arthritis got you aching for relief? Learn more about easing the discomfort.
Paget's disease, also called osteitis deformans, is a chronic bone disorder in which there is abnormal bone remodelling (the process of bone breakdown and rebuilding). With Paget's disease, bone is broken down more quickly and is then replaced with softer, more porous bone. As a result, affected bon...
Canker sores are small sores that appear on the inside of the mouth, especially the cheeks, the inside of the lips, and the tongue. They're also called aphthous ulcers. Rarely, they may develop on the gums or on the roof of the mouth. Small canker sores disappear within 10 days and don't scar. L...
Tendons are cords of tissue that anchor muscles to bones. They slide back and forth as our muscles contract and our joints flex. To prevent chafing and to keep them in position, the tendons are enclosed in special coverings (sheaths) that are lubricated. When something goes wrong that prevents t...
Carpal tunnel syndrome is due to squeezing of the median nerve as it passes through the wrist to the hand. This nerve is contained in the carpal tunnel, a narrow channel just above the wrist. In carpal tunnel syndrome, the channel starts to shrink, compressing the nerve and causing in...
Pregabalin belongs to the class of medication known as analgesics. It is used to relieve neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (pain from damaged nerves due to diabetes) and postherpetic neuralgia (persisting pain following healing of...
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