Kidney stones – symptoms, causes and treatment
What are kidney stones? Kidney stones are hard crystalline masses of varying shapes and sizes that form on the inside
Coxibs and arthritis pain and inflammation
Coxibs (also known as COX-2 inhibitors) are a type of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Coxibs, like other NSAIDs, relieve pain
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes chronic (ongoing) problems with generalised pain, tenderness and muscle stiffness throughout the body, alongside
Shingles: essential facts
9 things you should know about shingles (herpes zoster) People who have had chickenpox (about 90% of adults) can later
Neuropathy in diabetes
What is diabetic neuropathy? Neuropathy in diabetes is also called diabetic nerve damage or diabetic neuropathy. People with diabetes mellitus
Teething: Some signs and treatments
Teething is the process when a baby’s first (primary) teeth emerge through the gums. They usually arrive in a set
Neck pain: symptoms and causes
Your neck is a complex interlocking structure consisting of bones, joints, nerves, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Its main job is
Temporomandibular joint disorders
Your temporomandibular joint (also referred to as TMJ) is the joint just in front of each ear, where your jaw
Trigeminal neuralgia
What is trigeminal neuralgia? Trigeminal neuralgia, also known as tic douloureux, is a disorder of the trigeminal nerve — the