Tag Mysterious Pain

10 Mysterious Pains You shouldn’t Ignore Part - 9

Pelvic Pain during Intercourse If you're a woman, you've no doubt seen the warning found on any box of tampons: leave a tampon in place too long, and complications may arise, including pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). One common symptom of PID is pain or discomfort in the pelvic region during sex. PID is a bacterial infection of the uterus or fallopian tubes that results in red, swollen and painful tissue. The inflammation can cause scarring, which can lead to problems such...

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10 Mysterious Pain you shouldn’t Ignore Part 4

Calf Pain Sore calves often mark the day after a good run (or a long climb up steep stairs). But sometimes calf pain -- especially when not linked to any type of injury -- may mean something else is amiss, and it's something you definitely don't want to ignore. Your leg has a network of arteries and veins that move blood to and from your muscle and heart. The veins you can see beneath your skin are called superficial veins, and they move blood farther into the muscle itself,...

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10 Mysterious Pains you shouldn’t Ignore Last Part

Persistent Joint Pain Osteoarthritis -- generally age-related wear and tear to cartilage that causes bones to rub together -- is a common source of joint pain, but it's not the only one. Stiffness and swelling of the joints may be caused by lupus, a disease that cycles through periods of flaring up and remission. Other symptoms of lupus include fatigue, hair loss and fever. Hepatitis, a condition that affects the liver, also claims joint pain as a symptom. Many other...

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Coping with shoulder arthritis

Arthritis of the shoulder occurs when the shoulder joint becomes inflamed, causing pain and stiffness. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers these tips to ease the symptoms of shoulder arthritis: • Make adjustments as you perform daily activities to ease strain on your shoulder. • Consider physical therapy to help improve range of motion. • Speak with your doctor about taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to reduce inflammation and control...

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