Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) commonly affects peripheral joints but can also affect the neck vertebrae, which can lead to back pain. You can relieve discomfort with medical treatments, exercise ...

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If the pain is new or you are concerned, seek medical attention. Indigestion, also called dyspepsia, can cause pain in the stomach area at any time of day, including in the morning. Irritable bowel ...

Aims: The use of medication in pain management currently involves empirical adjustment based on observed clinical outcome and the presence of adverse drug reactions. In this study ...

While there is no single drug approved for metabolic syndrome, a combination of medications and new healthy eating and exercise habits can comprehensively address the root causes of the condition ...

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is effective in decreasing pain during running in runners with recent onset (less than two weeks) iliotibial band friction syndrome (ITBFS). Methods: Eighteen runners with at least grade 2 ITBFS ...