Did you know that there are many different subtypes of migraines and, therefore, the way you experience a migraine may be quite a bit different from how it is experienced by someone else? Here is a look at some of the different migraine subtypes that have been identified: Abdominal Migraine: Affects the belly rather than the head and may result... read more »
If you have been involved in a car accident and you have suddenly found yourself starting to suffer from migraines, it is possible that your condition is a side effect from the injuries that you sustained during your car accident. But what are the different types of migraines and how do you know if this what you are suffering from?... read more »
Sometimes simply referred to as “narcotics,” opioids are a type of drug that includes the illegal drug known as heroin as well as a number of prescription pain relievers. Some of these include tramadol, fentanyl, oxycodone and hydrocodone. While some are made from the opium plant, others are man-made synthetic drugs. Regardless of home the opioid is made or manufactured,... read more »
Developing a morning stretching routine is a great way to keep your body happy and healthy. While you may instinctively do a small stretch each morning when you first get out of bed, following a short by simply stretching routine each morning may allow you to enjoy all of these great benefits: Decreased Lower Back Pain: The lower back can... read more »
If you are involved in a car accident, it is possible that you may need to undergo a blood transfusion. This potentially life-saving procedure helps to replace blood that was lost as the result of your injury. While blood transfusions typically occur without complications, there are a few complications that may result from this procedure. For example, you may experience... read more »
The opioid epidemic is an issue that is ravaging communities all around the country. Unfortunately, since some types of opioids are legal and are used to help patients cope with pain, it is relatively easy for those who want to misuse opioids to get their hands on the drugs. In fact, opioids in the form of prescription drugs are most... read more »
With school fully in session throughout most of the country, now is a good time to take a closer look at your child to ensure he or she is not experiencing any back pain or other back issues. After all, carrying around large, heavy backpacks can be a source of the aforementioned back pain. Of course, there are other potential... read more »
When involved in a car accident, you may experience a broken wrist as one of your injuries. Symptoms of this type of injury may include severe pain that worsens when gripping, squeezing or otherwise moving your hand or wrist, swelling, tenderness, bruising and an obvious deformity of the affected area, such as an oddly bent wrist. Unfortunately, if not treated... read more »
Found naturally in the opium poppy plant, prescription opioids are used to treat moderate to severe pain. In some cases, these drugs can also be used to treat coughing and diarrhea. In addition to occurring naturally, opioids can also be created by scientists in labs. Whether occurring naturally or created artificially, opioids can also be used to make people feel... read more »
Throughout the world, half a million deaths each year are attributed to drug use. Of these, more than 70 percent are related to opioid use. More than 30 percent of those deaths are caused by overdose. In 2017 alone, the World Health Organization estimates that 115,000 people died from opioid overdose. Yet, overdoses that do not lead to death are... read more »
