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Cancer is one of the most widely known diseases in the world because it affects millions of people and has different forms. Since there are hundreds of different types of cancer, chances are you know at least one person who…

Type I Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), also commonly referred to as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), is a chronic condition resulting in severe burning pain, excessive sweating, sensitivity to touch, tissue swelling and even noticeable changes in the skin and…

Causalgia is a painful and chronic condition that can cause swelling and skin changes as a result of damage to nerves and blood vessels. It is also commonly known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. In addition to swelling and skin…

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when someone suffers a blow or bump to the head. A concussion is considered a mild brain injury, while other more serious injuries can actually cause bruising, tearing or bleeding of the brain tissue.…

The spinal cord transmits information to the brain for sensory information, motor information and reflexes. When there is damage to the spinal cord, you could experience pain in a variety of ways. Despite common conception, spinal cord disease is not…

Parkinson’s disease is a widely known neurodegenerative disease that affects the brain. Dopamine, a chemical produced by brain cells, is responsible for delivering messages to the brain to control bodily movement. When those brain cells are damaged, people may begin…

Myoclonus is a characterized as a quick and jerky contraction of certain muscles, which is often a result of an underlying health condition. The muscle twitches may only involve a single muscle, but it can affect a group of muscles…

Muscular dystrophy is characterized as a group of multiple disorders, which can cause the deterioration of skeletal muscle tissue and muscle weakness. Since the disorders are degenerative, keeping people pain-free as their pain increases is the biggest challenge for medical…

People suffering from Lupus can expect to experience pain all over the body. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the healthy tissues and organs in the body. Essentially, the body can’t tell what is a…

Living with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is not a pleasant experience for anyone. It is considered to be the last stage for people suffering with HIV, and is known to severely break down the immune system and lead to a…

Hepatitis C is characterized as a chronic and sometimes deadly liver infection caused by the Hepatitis C virus. It can cause cirrhosis of the liver and is responsible for the majority of liver transplants that occur every year. The disease…

Hydrocephalus, occasionally referred to as “water on the brain”, is a condition where an abnormal amount of cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the cavities of the brain. When this happens, people can experience intracranial pressure inside the skull, tunnel vision, enlargement…