Lumber sympathetic blocks are local anesthetic injections into a patient’s sympathetic nerves to reduce pain, swelling, color, sweating and other unusual changes in a patient’s leg to improve mobility. The sympathetic nerves control basic functions, however they can also pain information from the peripheral tissues back to the patient’s spinal cord. In many cases, the…
The bone mineral density test (BMD), or bone density scan, as it is commonly known as, is the best way for your doctor to determine if you are suffering from osteoporosis. In addition, it can be used to determine the patient’s risk for fractures that can occur in falls, as well as the patient’s overall…
One of the major factors in a patient’s long-term survival from breast cancer is early detection of the disease before it spreads into other areas of the patient’s body. Early detection of the disease allows the patient to be treated early using a variety of surgical and non-surgical treatments, which in many cases can cure…
Certain types of skin cancer can be deadly if not caught and treated early. The types of skin cancer include melanoma, which is very dangerous, and life threatening, as well as basil cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Often the cause of these cancers is the result of over exposure to the sun from working…
Anyone suffering from excessive underarm sweating can find the condition detrimental to his or her emotional well being, as well as his or her quality of life. Hyperhidrosis, which is the proper medical name for the condition, often results in the sufferer being self-conscious at school, work or social situations. Many times clothing selection is…
Basil cell and squamous cell carcinoma are two of the most common skin cancers that dermatologists see if their practices on a daily basis. In most cases these cancers are the result of excessive exposure to sun, resulting in an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the skin’s upper layers. Basal cell carcinoma is the…
Facial paralysis is a disorder that is caused by damage to the facial nerve and leads to a distortion of the face and an unbalanced facial expression. In addition, it can cause other functional problems including the loss of muscle movement in the cheek and lips leading to speech problems, as well as the person’s…
As one might expect, plastic surgery for men has grown in popularity in recent years due to several factors, including the fact that men want to look good as they age. In many cases, men are working longer and are competing with younger men for a variety of jobs. While they exercise and generally feel…
Well that tattoo that you thought was a great idea a few years ago now one of the biggest regrets of your life! The reason for the regret for the tattoo varies from person to person, but common reasons include the size and placement of the tattoo, as well as the quality of the tattoo. …
When people hear anyone mention an upcoming back surgery, they most often hear reactions such as – “Oh goodness, that sounds serious.” “How long will it take to recover?” “Is it worth the risk?” Most people associate back surgery with hours of surgery, long scars, and a difficult recovery. Any type of back surgery is…
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