Diseases
Do you experience menstruation pain for the days your periods last and you’re wondering what you can do to stop or relieve pain during periods. As a woman I do experience pain during my periods, and I do fall in the category of those who experience severe pain that sometimes I can barely walk. I […]
How to deal with menstruation period pain: And ways on how to support your partner. Read More »
Have been diagnosed with synovial effusion in a joint (knee, ankle, elbow, shoulder or hip). It is a very common condition I see every day in x-ray and in most cases is benign. Some people find it very annoying. In this article I answer some of the questions you may have about joint effusion, and
Synovial effusion: causes, treatment options & recovery timeline. Read More »
You had a hip replacement surgery, and you are having different kinds of pain in the thigh, groin, buttock, lower back and knee. As a diagnostic radiographer I have worked alongside surgeons during hip replacement surgeries. I will answer the most frequent question I hear patients and internet users ask about pain. I will also
what pain is associated with Post operation hip replacement? Read More »
Has your child just been diagnosed with Sever’s condition or are you wondering if it is really Sever’s disease after having pain in his heel after playing sports. I will highlight some of the treatment options and answer some of your questions about high impact sports activities which are claimed to be the major course
How do you treat sever’s disease in children? Stop sports or Not: Read More »
Have you or your child been diagnosed with Osgood Schlatter disease or are you just wondering what causes it and the treatment options available. I will rely on my knowledge as a diagnostic radiographer who has imaged patients with the condition. And I have also relied and examined what is said in international scientific studies.
How is Osgood-Schlatter disease treated & duration? Read More »
Are you one of these who wake up in the morning and your fingers are stiff, you cannot bend or straighten them. Are you wondering if it’s a medical condition and What to do? I will rely on my educational knowledge as a diagnostic radiographer and of course medical studies to answer some of your
Stiff fingers in the morning: why and what to do about it? Read More »
Are you wondering if the discomfort and pain you are feeling is caused by sitting for a long time. Sitting for too long while at work, at home or in any kind of environment has become a growing health concern. And there is prolonged evidence that prolonged sitting periods can be associated with musculoskeletal disorders,
What are the 10 common pains or effects of prolonged sitting? Read More »
Yourself, a family member, or a patient is affected by osteoporosis which is often referred to as the ‘silent disease’, which progresses quietly and is frequently undetected until you have a fracture. The purpose of this article is to address the common frequently asked questions from those affected with osteoporosis disease and to highlight earlier
Adulthood with osteoporosis: life expectancy and well-being. Read More »
Are you having a swollen ankle with or without associated pain and wondering what you can do? I see so many people having this problem every day. Sometimes without any specific cause, sometimes when they have had a fracture, a fall, surgery or circulatory issues. Most people I see have so many questions and always
One swollen ankle with or without pain: causes and what to do? Read More »
Have you just been diagnosed with tarsal tunnel syndrome or you think you may have it because of pain and sensory problems in your foot? I will answer some of the common questions based on my knowledge as a diagnostic radiographer and on academic medical studies on the subject. Happy reading!😃 All references at the
Tarsal tunnel syndrome:(Tibial neuropathy) why and what to do? Read More »
