Search Results: chronic pain (260)

Explore effective non-pharmacologic chronic pain management strategies, focusing on acupuncture, massage therapy, and more.

Suffering from post-LASIK pain? Learn about its impact, varying severity, and its effects on daily life and mental well-being.

Suzetrigine, a non-opioid pain reliever recently approved in the U.S., targets pain at the source without the risk of addiction. Can it change pain management for good?

New research finds men and women use separate biological systems to manage pain—men rely on opioid-based mechanisms, while women use non-opioid pathways. This could explain why opioid treatments often offer less relief for women, highlighting the potential for sex-specific pain therapies and opioid alternatives.

Many people with joint conditions like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis notice increased discomfort during humid weather.  Research has confirmed that…

Walking can significantly alleviate back pain. The gentle, low-impact exercise of walking enhances muscle function, boosts circulation, and promotes spinal…

A Brief Overview of CFS Prevalence Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), a complex disorder characterised by extreme fatigue, has witnessed a…

Chronic Kidney Disease, often abbreviated as CKD, is a condition characterised by a gradual loss of kidney function over time. The kidneys, a pair of bean-shaped organs below the ribcage, are essential in filtering waste and excess fluids from the blood. When CKD progresses, it can lead to kidney failure. When that happens, it necessitates dialysis or a kidney transplant. For this article, we consulted with Dato’ Dr. Ong  Yoke Meng. Dato’ Dr Ong is a nephrologist & physician at Island Hospital, Penang. He retired from the Ministry of Health (MOH) in 2022, where he served as the Head of Nephrology Services and the Head of the Department of Medicine at Penang Hospital.

Explore when it becomes critical to consult a doctor for knee pain, warning signs to watch for, and strategies to manage minor discomfort.