There is nothing like a strained muscle or tendon to remind you that every part of your body is connected. When you have a serious injury, it is amazing (although painful) to recognize how a small twitch of a finger can require muscles all through your body. To help you get back to twitching without pain, we have assembled information on a number of conditions. Reading these articles should help you determine the nature of your injury, and give you some advice about potential treatments, and ways to get you back to full productivity. Remember, these are supplementary resources to be used in consultation with a doctor. We have lots of great ideas, but without the guidance of a professional, even the best ideas will not be as effective as the right treatment. By applying a little caution, you can be back to normal faster than you expect!
Also called selective sound sensitivity syndrome, misophonia is a strong dislike or hatred of certain sounds. This disorder causes a person to have intense emotional or physiological responses to specific noises, or “triggers.” Triggers can consist of anything from car…
The heart muscle (myocardium) is vital to our life and health because it pumps blood to every part of our bodies every minute of our lives. Keeping the heart muscle in optimal condition can be done with proper diet, exercise,…
Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is an aberrant gastrointestinal disorder that affects both children and adults. It’s characterized by sudden unmasked episodes of severe queasiness and vomiting that result in physical exhaustion. Sufferers cycle through four distinct phases; the onset phase…
It’s normal for yeast to live in your body. However, yeast can become a problem if it starts to multiply too much. An overgrowth of yeast is commonly known as a yeast infection. This condition can cause pain, burning and…
Valtrex or Valacyclovir (generic) is a medication that can be prescribed for viral infections like herpes simplex, shingles, cold sores, and chickenpox. Before deciding whether to take this medication, patients should research the side effects and possible complications it can…
Spiders play a specific role in the ecosystem, but they’re not all dangerous to humans. If a spider bites a person, it can be painful and uncomfortable. Fortunately, it’s not always a health risk. Unless the spider is venomous, there’s…
Spending time in the sun is usually a lot of fun. Everyone has a great time during a day at the beach. However, there can be consequences. Sunburn can be annoying and sometimes even dangerous. If someone stayed out in…
Toxoplasma gondii is a common type of single-celled parasite. Whenever a person becomes infected with it, the condition is called toxoplasmosis. It varies from other types of parasitic infections because of the way that it can be passed from a…
A rash is a condition that changes the appearance of the skin. Rashes can have a variety of causes, including diseases, allergies or even emotional states. They can itch or not itch, hurt or be painless, be flat or raised,…
A pulmonary embolism is a dangerous condition where a blood clot travels from a large vein in the body and lodges in the lungs. Though statistics are uncertain, the CDC believes that almost a million people in the United States…