Two of the most common causes of hip or knee pain are osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis. Both will reduce mobility and independence over time.
Considering joint replacement surgery for hip or knee pain?
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Top 4 causes of joint pains in children
When children complain of pains and aches in their joints, there can be a number of causes behind the pain. It helps to quickly identify these causes.
Is your neck pain or headache caused by a brain tumour?
Brain tumours are extremely rare. But when a brain tumour does develop, it can cause unusual headaches and neck aches, as well as other symptoms.
Treating surgical abdominal pain in children
Tummy (abdominal) pain due to surgical conditions such as appendicitis or intussusception require surgical treatment.
Pain management, treatment and complications of shingles
Painkillers are used in tandem with antiviral therapy, which shorten the length of a shingles attack. Postherpetic neuralgia is the most common complication.
How to make neck pain go away without seeing a doctor
Most cases of neck pain will improve on its own, but a doctor is needed if there is severe pain, persistent pain, radiating pain, numbness, and limb weakness.
Can supplements such as glucosamine sulphate cure or prevent knee pain?
The American College of Rheumatology and the Arthritis Foundation do not recommend health supplements such as glucosamine in treating knee pain.
Red flags which tell you that your back pain needs medical attention
Most cases of back pain are caused by muscular strain, but in rare cases, unremitting back pain can be a sign of more sinister health issues.