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How To Diagnose Lower Back Pain

andihong — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:53:52 +0000

Lower back pain is a common affliction, with millions each year visiting physicians for relief. Not only will they seek relief, they will want a diagnosis.

It is not always easy to diagnose lower back pain. Many body structures can cause it. There are muscles, ligaments, and tendons; spinal column bones; joints, discs and nerves. In addition to these structures, there may be underlying medical conditions your physician needs to evaluate.

Whether you initially diagnose lower back pain yourself, or leave that to your physician, the diagnosis will need to consider both the location and symptoms of your pain.

Step 1 – Location

The first step is to decide the location. “Where does it hurt?”

1. Axial lower back pai........ Read more

Diagnose Yourself: an Alternative Method

andihong — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:09:06 +0000

Do you know that you can diagnose yourself or other people just by looking at your or their face? This interesting method came from the East and has been used there for many generations. So, look at the mirror and start a checkup.

EYES

Look at the whites of your eyes. Do you notice red vessels? You may not sleep enough or spend too much time in front of a computer. Also, it is a clear signal that your nerve system is exhausted and you need rest. If you noticed that the whites of your eyes became yellow, it might be a sign that you have hepatitis.

If your eyes are unnaturally shiny, you could be in love or…have a problem with your thyroid gland.

Dark circles can point to fatigue, insomnia, low blood pressure, ........ Read more

How to Help Diagnose Your Automobile Problems

andihong — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:27:52 +0000

If you go to a doctor you don’t just say “my body hurts”. Of course not, you would be more specific.

How about going to your bank and say “there’s a problem with my money”. They will look at you as though you had two heads.

If you take your automobile to a repair shop and say “my car doesn’t run right”, what are they supposed to do with that lack of information?

I guess by now everyone should have gotten what I am driving at. If you want something corrected you must give as much detailed information as possible to expedite the matter as quickly as possible. No where is it more important to be specific about a problem than in today’s complex automobiles. The better one can explain the problem the better your chances are of getting them corrected the ........ Read more

How to Diagnose Peyronie’s Disease ?

andihong — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:08:12 +0000

A diagnosis of Peyronie’s disease or curvature of the penis is usually made when men seek medical attention for painful erections and difficulty with intercourse. In some patients, they seek help because of severe curvature of the penis that may influence sexual life. One of Peyronie’s disease signs is a plaque or hard lump on the penis.

A diagnosis of Peyronie’s disease by an urologist usually can be made by a detailed medical history and conducting a thorough physical examination. It is best to seek out an urologist who specializes in Peyronie’s disease, as the disease and its current treatments are not well understood by most urologists in general practice. First of all, your doctor will talk to you and ask you about any circumstances, such as inj........ Read more