Showing posts with label CT Scan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label CT Scan. Show all posts

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Sciatica

Sciatica is pain which is in the lower parts of our body resulting from movement or irritation of the sciatic nerve, it is felt from lower back towards backbone to thigh and knees, the sciatic nerve is longest bone which presents in human body, it begins from nerve roots in the lumbar spinal cord (low back) and spread through the buttock area, this pain of sciatica bone is referred as sciatica. This nerve can also move while pregnancy and as a result sciatica can occur.

Causes of Sciatica:

1. Any cause of irritation or movement of this sciatic nerve can reproduce the symptoms easily.
2. Irritation of the bone.
3. Swelling and severe pains.
4. Internal bleeding.
5. Tumors.
6. Infections.
7. Injury.
8. Certain bone problems.

Symptoms of Sciatica:

1. Burning sensations.
2. Numbness.
3. Pains.
4. Tingling radiations.
5. Hip pains are common.
6. Difficulty in walking.
7. Problem in bending and stretching of that bone.

Diagnosis of Sciatica:

1. It is not easy to diagnose Sciatica, but it is usually done by physical exam or by medical history of the patient.
2. With MRI.
3. Ct-scan.
4. X-rays.
5. Electromyogram.
These tests and medical analysis can diagnose the sciatica if it is present or not.

Treatment of Sciatica:

1. Sciatica treatment totally depend upon the causes and the severity of its pain.
2. Certain multi-vitamins should be taken as prescribed by the doctor.
3. Certain exercises should be done daily so as to avoid sciatica.
4. Pain management programs may help reduce the pains and severity of the sciatica.
5. Specialist doctors are good at guiding others according to their cases.
6. Arthropedics are the doctors who treats with bone difficulties.
7. In some cases surgery is more important.
8. Complete bed rest may help patient to fell good about pains and it can reduce the intensity of the diseases as well.

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Tinnitus

Tinnitus is ringing, swishing or other type of sound originate within the human ear. It is not a disease, it is a symptom which results from some causes. It is very disturbing for peoples who have it. According to a report almost 12 percent of peoples with age of 60 to 75 are affected from tinnitus. It is very common in old aged peoples.

Inner ear and outer ear are most infected areas from it. In some patients it takes a form of whistling, clicking, roaring, humming and ticking sound.
Tinnitus can cause damage to the inner ear and hearing nerve, loud noise exposure is another cause of tinnitus and it can also cause damage to hearing problem as well. Tinnitus can some suddenly without any prior medical problem that is why its is very hard to understand it on early stages it is a case of physician but on first stage one should directly consult to his doctor for taking some advice.

With the complete physical examination, some tests, and complete physical history can help in determining tinnitus. In some cases it there is not treatment for this problem it can go away on its own but in some minor cases it can cause some major problem for ears.

How To Prevent :

We can prevent tinnitus by acting on some points. Protect your hearing, always put some safety measure even if you are working with lawn mover or hear dryer they can also cause tinnitus, Always avoid loud sound exposure, Always stay active, do some exercise, Always control blood pressure, low intake of salt, do not take aspirin in large quantity.

Never ever delay if you feel some noise in your ear because it can cause deafness. By acting on above points we can take care of ourselves and avoid ourselves from tinnitus and we can live happy life.

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