Answer Migraines are a particular type of headache that is caused by changes in blood flow through the vessel inside the head. The have a typical character to them, with pain that is often on just one side …

The best test for detecting degenerative changes is an MRI, though DDD can be suggested by a simple x-ray. The MRI shows more detail and can possibly reveal another cause for you back pain. …

Answer Xanax (generic name alprazolam) is one of several different medications in the class of medications known as benzodiazepines. These medications are frequently used to treat anxiety …

Answer It is difficult to know from your brief description what might be causing this pain, but I would strongly recommend that you speak with your doctor. Any kind of shooting neck pain, especially if it …

Answer Cold intolerance, or a feeling of cold when others think it is warm outside, is very common and is often NOT related to disease, particularly in young women. However, there are a few tests your …

Question I think that my mother might be malnourished. She has been really stressed out and is not eating right. She has lost weight and says that she is weak. Is she malnourished? What are the …

I played high school football and suffered a serious lower leg injury that caused me to have surgical repairs. My posterior tibial tendon was damaged significantly and I have had 2 surgeries to repair it. …

I encourage you to talk to your primary doctor. Firstly, what causes some people to have depression or other "mood disorders" is not well understood. We do know that there are likely chemical changes in …

If there is, can you give me an approximate numerical co-relation between the two? otherwise just a yes or no with a few words of explanation would be appreciated. Thanks.

This is why the initial therapy for a sprained ankle include anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, immobilization, and ice. Even with these interventions, persistent pain can occur. In these cases, you …