Those wanting to get a leg up on their heart health should pay attention to pain in their lower limbs. While some may chalk up pain in their calves from walking to aging or muscle strain, it could be ...
Brandi Jones has over two decades of experience as a nurse in an acute care setting. Her clinical background includes pediatrics, medical-surgical, and women's health. She also specializes in ...
At least 50 percent of runners are injured annually, according to a 2010 review published in Current Sports Medicine Reports, and feet are one of the main culprits. But foot pain can be hard to manage ...
For several years I've been waking at night with pain in my right leg. It started with a numbness along the shin but has gradually escalated to full-on pain. My GP diagnosed restless legs syndrome, ...
Sciatica can cause knee pain and pain anywhere else along the sciatic nerve, due to compression, damage, or nerve irritation. Treatment includes medications and lifestyle changes. The sciatic nerve ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 66 years old and have had highly episodic and infrequent shooting pains in my outer right knee on and off for the past five or six years. It’s like an intense burning sensation or ...
Angiostrongylus cantonensis, a parasitic roundworm, was found in a woman’s brain after a long trip to Thailand, Japan and Hawaii, according to a case report. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...