Pain
IBS
IBS or Irritable bowel syndrome is a difficult to treat, debilitating condition that affects approximately 4-11 % of people The diagnosis of IBS is not a diagnosis of exclusion anymore and the new ROME IV criteria differentiates between three different types of IBS namely IBS with diarrhoea, IBS with constipation and IBS-mixed Pain is always
Sports injuries: The Basics
We will do a basic overview of a typical sports injury. In any injury acute management is very important. Here we will look at the progression from injury to recovery, specifically regarding the muscle or tendons Stage 1: This is the phase directly after the injury where there is an immediate local (tissue) reaction. This
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Gout
Gouty arthritis, hyperuricaemia or otherwise known as urate crystal deposition disease has an estimates prevalence of about 3% in the adult population Symptomatic gout is more common in middle aged men and post menopausal women but can occur in younger patients as well Gout can be diagnosed by assessing the affected joint with X-rays, the fluid in
Chronic pain
Pain Chronic pain is such a complex condition that is often mismanaged. Patients often get told that it is “all in their head”, to just “get over it” or “not to complain all the time” If you have chronic pain – please consult with your doctor. There are many treatment options and not all of