Disease and Its Symptoms
Few things are more frightening than the feeling that you cannot breathe. Even healthy people may experience shortness of breath after very strenuous exercise, in extreme temperatures, with obesity, or at high altitude. Outside of these situations, however, labored breathing is likely a sign of a medical problem. Shortness of breath — medically called dyspnea — is most often described by patients as a strong chest tightness, air hunger, breathing difficulty, or a choking sensation.
Heel pain most often occurs at the bottom or back of the heel. Although it rarely indicates a serious disease, it can interfere with everyday activities—particularly making physical activity difficult. The foot (from below the ankle to the toes) is made up of 26 bones, the largest of which is the heel bone. The heel's job is to provide a stable support for the body's weight, which is why our heel is subjected to significant impact with every step. This area is more vulnerable, and pain here significantly affects mobility. Heel pain is one of the most common complaints affecting the foot.
Tinnitus – commonly known as ear ringing – is an extremely frustrating condition that affects a significant portion of the adult population. The ringing, buzzing or humming heard by the affected person but not by others can seriously impact quality of life, sleep and concentration. If you struggle with this problem, you’ve probably already tried many things.
Soft laser therapy (LLLT / photobiomodulation) is one of the alternative options being investigated for tinnitus treatment. In this article I present what we currently know about the method’s effectiveness — together with the scientific results.
You've almost certainly experienced tight or aching muscles. Muscle pain may affect a small muscle (for example the sternocleidomastoid in a stiff neck) but it can also involve the whole body. Its intensity ranges from mild to excruciating. A large portion of muscle pain resolves on its own within a short time, but sometimes you may feel it for months. “There can be a thousand causes,” one might say. Here I list the most common ones (presented in alphabetical order).
Neck pain is a common problem that sooner or later makes life difficult for every adult. The good news is that it signals a serious problem in only a minority of cases. The pain may affect only the neck and shoulders but can also radiate into the arms. The sensation can be dull or even shock-like. Other symptoms — for example numbness or a feeling of muscle weakness — can help determine the underlying cause […]
Muscle cramps most commonly occur at night, especially in the leg muscles, and cause intense pain. They can strike while you are lying in bed, most often when falling asleep or on waking. These involuntary contractions usually affect the calf muscles (the back of the lower leg), although the foot or, less commonly, the thigh can cramp. Strong stretching of the contracted muscle relieves the pain.
The symptoms of restless legs syndrome typically occur in the evening or at night while you are sitting or already lying down. You suddenly feel an overwhelming urge to move your legs. Movement temporarily relieves this unpleasant sensation. The condition, also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, can develop at any age and usually worsens with advancing years. It disrupts the sleep cycle and disturbs rest, which can affect daily activities […]
For years the number of cyclists in our country has been steadily increasing, and with it the number of competitors. It is true for every sport that the more and harder you train, the more fatigued the muscles become and the more frequent various complaints and injuries are. Less time is left for recovery. The Globus Cycling Pro sport muscle stimulation device was made for cycling enthusiasts. Regardless of discipline, I consider it at least as important an accessory for every cyclist as a good protective helmet or shoes. Why do I think that? I'll write about it now.
We speak of leg pain when pain is felt in the lower limb (the area from the thigh to the toes). Leg pain can appear suddenly or gradually. It can be constant or intermittent. It may affect the whole leg or only a localized area, such as the shin, the ankle or the knee. The sensation can take many forms, for example stabbing, sharp, pulling, dull, burning, […]
The entire digestive system, from the stomach to the rectum, contains intestinal gas as a natural consequence of swallowing and digestion. Everyone encounters this phenomenon regardless of lifestyle. Gases in the digestive tract are usually unnoticed until they cause bloating or distension and are expelled by belching or through the anus (flatulence). However, there are many conditions in which the amount of intestinal gas increases and causes discomfort [...]
"Dear Doctor! I'm a 'pear' plus-size, my hip circumference is 169 cm, I'd like a compression therapy unit. Is there a size this big?" — was the question addressed to me. As I read it, at first it made me smile, then it astonished me and finally saddened me. I'll explain why I ended up on this 'emotional rollercoaster'.
