A joint is where two or more bones come together, like the knee, hip, elbow, or shoulder. Joints can be damaged by many types of…
What is Joint Pain ? Joint pain refers to discomfort, soreness, or aching sensations in one or more of the body’s joints. Joints are the…
Juvenile arthritis (JA) is arthritis that happens in children. It causes joint swelling, pain, stiffness, and loss of motion. It can affect any joint, but…
Your knee joint is made up of bone, cartilage, ligaments and fluid. Muscles and tendons help the knee joint move. When any of these structures…
Knee replacement is surgery for people with severe knee damage. Knee replacement can relieve pain and allow you to be more active. Your doctor may…
What is kratom? Kratom is a tree native to Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Borneo, etc.). Its botanical name is Mitragyna speciosa. Kratom is in…
This homeopathic remedy comes from the poisonous venom of the bushmaster snake. Lachesis mutus has potent effects on the blood and central nervous system. A…
Your legs are made up of bones, blood vessels, muscles, and other connective tissue. They are important for motion and standing. Playing sports, running, falling,…
Leukemia is cancer of the white blood cells. White blood cells help your body fight infection. Your blood cells form in your bone marrow. In…
Escitalopram (marketed as Lexapro) is included in the class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). This class of drugs is used to treat depression, anxiety, and…
People can lose all or part of an arm or leg for a number of reasons. Common ones include Problems with blood circulation. These may…
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Most episodes of acute lower back pain are caused by damage to the soft tissues-the muscles or the ligaments- supporting the lumbar spine. Commonly known…
When you breathe, your lungs take in oxygen from the air and deliver it to the bloodstream. The cells in your body need oxygen to…
Lymphoma is a cancer of a part of the immune system called the lymph system. There are many types of lymphoma. One type is Hodgkin…
Magnesium sulfate is a chemical compound with the formula MgSO₄. It is commonly encountered in the form of heptahydrate sulfate mineral epsomite, commonly known as…
Marijuana is a green, brown, or gray mix of dried, crumbled parts from the marijuana plant. It can be rolled up and smoked like a…
Massage is a versatile and effective tool that offers a wide range of benefits, including relaxation, pain relief, and the alleviation of muscle tension, among…
Medicines cure infectious diseases, prevent problems from chronic diseases, and ease pain. But medicines can also cause harmful reactions if not used correctly. Errors can…
You may need to take medicines every day, or only once in a while. Either way, you want to make sure that the medicines are…
Menthol is an organic compound made synthetically or obtained from corn mint, peppermint, or other mint oils. It is a waxy, crystalline substance, clear or…
Merck & Co., Inc. is an American multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey, and is named for Merck Group, founded in Germany in…
What is Migraine ? The pain of a migraine headache is often described as an intense pulsing or throbbing pain in one area of the…
Milnacipran pronounced as (mil na’ si pran) Milnacipran is similar to certain antidepressant medicines. Antidepressants may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or actions in…