If your health care provider thinks that you may have or may be at risk for osteoporosis, you may need a bone mineral density (BMD) test (also referred to as a bone density test), which can detect osteoporosis and allow effective treatment to start. A BMD test can help your physician confirm a diagnosis of […]
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Preventive measures may reduce or stop bone loss. The earlier these measures are begun, the more effective the results. If you suspect you’re at risk for osteoporosis, it’s wise to address it now, before a bone fracture occurs. Preventing osteoporosis involves making a few changes in your diet, getting enough exercise, and considering whether the available
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The word arthritis literally means “joint inflammation” – that is, a joint that is painful, warm to the touch, possibly red, swollen, and associated with a loss of function. “Osteo” is Greek for “bone”. Arthritis is not a single ailment. In fact, more than 100 different conditions can affect the joints and their adjacent bones, muscles, and
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The good news is that almost everyone with osteoporosis can be treated successfully. The newer medications on the market today (described in How You Can Prevent Osteoporosis) [hyperlink to that section] are considered breakthroughs in the treatment of osteoporosis. But treatment begins after the diagnosis, which is quick and easy with your bone density test
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Despite years of research, no one has a simple answer to this question. Many factors probably cause the initial cartilage damage that sets off the destructive process. It remains a mystery why particular joints are affected by osteoarthritis (OA) if they have not suffered any previous injury or disease. Joint Wear-And-Tear The aging process clearly can contribute
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Here are some frequently asked questions related to osteoporosis. Q: I’ve been allergic to milk since infancy. Do I have any hope of avoiding osteoporosis? A: Milk and dairy products are the main sources of calcium in our diet. If you have a true allergy to milk, you must avoid all milk products. But it is common to
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Continued compression on the nerve can cause increasingly severe symptoms and can ultimately damage the nerve. This can permanently impair some of the functions of the hand. For this reason, treatment is important. Proper treatment can control or cure CTS and prevent permanent disability. Depending on the severity of CTS, conventional treatment may involve some
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Your doctor or physical therapist should approve your exercise plan before you start. Keep in mind that: These exercises are not meant as a substitute for consultation and examination with a qualified specialist. Those with an acute injury should not do some of these exercises. Sets of exercises may be done several times a day
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Surgery is reserved as a last resort if: Other treatments fail Hand function continues to deteriorate In most people, surgery completely abolishes the symptoms of CTS. However, you should be aware that: In long-standing cases, if the nerve has suffered irreversible damage and is no longer able to function normally, loss of sensation and weakness
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Here are some frequently asked questions related to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Q: My doctor wants me to wear a wrist splint at night. How come? Nighttime is the one chance I get to rest my wrist – during sleep I’m certainly not straining my wrist, and the splint is annoying. A: During the night, many people bend their
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Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome, or CTS, is a painful disorder in which the major nerve to the hands and fingers, the median nerve, is “compressed” in a tunnel at the wrist. This may cause tingling, numbness, and other symptoms in certain parts
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Here are definitions of medical terms related to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Carpal tunnel: A small passage located below the wrist at the heel of the hand through which the major nerve to the hand, the median nerve, as well as tendons that bend the fingers pass Cold laser therapy: Noninvasive procedure that uses low-energy (“cold”) laser light
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