Chronic pain & Bone disorders

As a woman in my 40’s, I have been struggling with iron deficiency (anaemia) since my youth. I have fainted a few times and been to the doctors for regular blood checks to monitor my anaemia. So, I have spent most of my time researching anaemia caused by iron deficiency in adults. Happy reading😀 Any […]

Here, I answer the most frequently asked questions by my adult patients and parents of children who have been diagnosed with pectus excavatum. As a diagnosed radiographer I have x-rayed a few patients with pectus excavatum and to my own interest I was keen to do an extensive reading of medical scientific publications to educate

Have you just had a hip replacement and you are grappling with numerous questions about how long you will be pain free. However, you may not have been adequately informed about this being a common occurrence among patients who have had a hip replacement. For this article I rely on my own experience as a

Is your knee painful and swollen, and you are having difficulty bending, moving and straightening it. Having knee pain is a common symptom in people of all ages. Knee pain could start suddenly without any injury or after an injury or exercise. Your knee pain might start suddenly, or it could build up from mild

I do x-ray spines for patients with scoliosis, and I have always wondered why some people are bone with it and some are not. I also hear parents with children and teenagers who have just been diagnosed ask common questions about the condition. In this article I will answer the most frequently asked questions based

What to do in case of Acute tooth pain, also known as an abscess? Approximately 8 out of 10 people will experience one or more episodes of sudden tooth pain. Tooth pain is often a source of concern; it can be sudden, less painful, or severe. Here ‘s what you can do to better manage

If you have a tooth abscess or pain, you‘re likely to experience throbbing pain at night. However, you may not have been adequately informed about this being a common occurrence among patients with tooth abscess, they always complain of throbbing pain at night. For this article I rely on my own experience as a diagnostic

Questioning the symptoms of a problem is essentially questioning how to recognise that problem? How can you tell if your swallowing difficulties or dysphagia is a major health problem? I’m writing this article to shed as much light as possible on the causes, treatment and symptoms of dysphagia. ⚫My experience as a diagnostic radiographer, working with

Are your feet swollen and painful or just swollen with no pain?  Do they look puffed or uneven when pressing on top of the swelling, making it difficult to walk? I know you are concerned about the causes and wondering when to consult a doctor. What you should know, it is very common to have

Have you had a fracture and you notice your pain is worse at night-time? Are you wondering if this is normal, when to worry, could it be a sign of complications? Happy reading!😃 Any questions? remarks? Let’s meet in the comments section at the end of this article.🙏 Last updated: June 2024. Written by Juliet