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Understanding Cancer and approaching the relevant pain management centers.

In literal terms, cancer is a disease caused by an unconditional division of abnormal cells in a part of the body. This division of cells is a destructive practice that is hard to eradicate.

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Signs and symptoms of cancer

The numerous signs and symptoms of this disease depend on the location of cancer in the body. Some of the most general symptoms that one can clearly observe before visiting any pain management institute for the treatment are; loss of weight, fever, unusual bleeding fatigue, pain and skin changes. The visible skin changes are that the skin looks darker, turns yellow and the eyes also follow suit. A condition known as jaundice.

Detecting and diagnosing cancer

Detection and diagnosis of a disease can only be carried out perfectly once a person visits a pain center for the treatment at the time when he/she experiences some strange changes in oneself. And when it is detected by some specialist, the stage of the disease, frequency at which it is growing and its precautions are determined.

Looking for a pain management center for recommendations

  1. Visit a local or pain center nearby in order to manage pain at the initial level.
  2. Medical schools may have pain center or clinics where they might conduct tests for pain.
  • One should even browse on the internet in search of best pain management centers for the sake of treating a dangerous disease.
  1. The physicians and support staff of the respective pain center must have their attention directed towards the patient’s case.
  2. All probable treatment should be cleared to the patient before taking up any patient’s case.

Understanding the disease

Understanding cancer is learning about the root causes and the food intake we usually have. The processed food today is the main reason why there is so much cancer around. Food should never be in a tin or in a packet. The most basic requirement that is, food is changed which gives way to the ups and downs in a balanced diet.

Another factor that needs to be addressed in order to avoid such destructive disease is the inclusion of exercise in our daily routine. Exercising or keeping your body in movement helps in stimulating the immune system. One can never face cancer unless something has gone wrong with the immune system and did not stop cancer cells from developing. Exercise is vital for a human body as the repairing process in our body depends on the muscular activity a body goes through.

One needs to be aware of the harm that could be caused by the overuse or misuse of medicines. This is why the basic and most important point is to make a visit to the concerned cancer pain management center for treatment. Instead of further deteriorating the condition one should take good personal care first; that is understand cancer and the root cause that led to its growth.

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Rotator Cuff Tears Risk factors, Prevention & Treatment

Rotator cuff tear it’s the most hazardous injury especially for athletes, laborers and for people from all walks of life. The rotator cuff comprises of four tendons and muscles which connect around the shoulder’s joint on the above of humerus the top arm bone above the elbow. Jointly they form a “cuff” that both holds your arms in place and let it move in many different directions. While your shoulder is very important mobile joints, so it may get weak. Having too much stress on this joint, can cause tears and swelling in the tendons of rotator cuff. Sudden stress makes tendons get a way from the bone or it can bring tear in the middle of the tendon.

 

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Risk factors
Holding heavy weight is one of the frequent reasons of shoulder pain so avoid lifting heavy objects. Monotonous over head movement of your arms would stress your rotator cuff muscles and tendons which will cause tearing muscles. The size of a bone can increase at the part of the shoulder blade that obtrudes above the rotator cuff. This newly formed extra bone would irritate and weaken the tendons. As you get older, the risk of having rotator cuff injury increases. This particular pain has been seen in the people older than 40. Athletes are the most notable people if you talk about having shoulder’s injury as their chances of getting shoulder pain are much more than common people.
Prevention
Many people prefer to exercise the frontal muscles of the chest, shoulder and upper arm. It is also important to keep the muscles strong in the back of the shoulder and around the shoulder blade to sustain shoulder muscle balance. You must consult a physical therapist that would help you have a guided plan of exercise. Always warm up before doing any physical work and prevent yourself from doing any activity which harms your shoulder muscles. Make it a habit to do some stretching exercises before and after an activity as it is a reasonable way of saving yourself from shoulder pain.
Treatment
The treatment of shoulder pain is very steady and slow so you must have patience when you are recovering from it. Avoid any movement or activity that harms the muscles of your shoulders. Icing your shoulders three times a day would save you from having shoulder pain. Ask for a shoulder exercise plan from your doctor and make it the part of your daily activities. Physical therapy is the best way to make your shoulder muscles strong. Therefore, consult your physical therapist for that, at least once a month.

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Figuring Out Your True Back Pain Diagnosis

The best back pain treatments in the world won’t do much good if the diagnosis is not correct. In fact, the number one reason for a failed back surgery is because of a wrong diagnosis. Take charge of your back pain by making sure you have the correct diagnosis before you go forward with treatment.

MRI results are not necessarily the diagnosis Always remember, your MRI findings are not necessarily the cause of your back pain or neck pain. Many people over the age of 30 have a spine that is showing some wear and tear, but this does not mean that they are in any pain. Studies have shown that many people with no pain or other symptoms often have some sort of disc problem show up on an MRI scan. In fact, the surgeon will usually know what he or she is looking for (based on your physical exam and medical history) prior to even ordering an MRI scan. The purpose of the MRI scan is mainly to help confirm the diagnosis and to help the surgeon plan the surgery.

Don’t worry too much about terminology Many health practitioners use different diagnostic terms to mean the same thing (such as a slipped disc or herniated disc), or use the same term to mean different things (such as bulging disc, which can refer to degenerative disc disease or a herniated disc). There is little agreement in the medical field as to the precise definition of any of these terms. If you hear your diagnosis referred to in different terms by different practitioners, you may question what the real diagnosis is. Rather than focusing on the terminology that refers to anatomy, we recommend focusing on the clinical diagnosis – which is the cause of your pain. Causes and treatments for back pain involve a surprisingly complex set of factors, and unfortunately the experts don’t agree on many aspects of back pain. That’s why it’s important that you continue to educate yourself on your own condition and treatment program – as no one is more motivated to manage your condition than you. Finding the exact cause of your pain and the correct way to treat it is the best way to rehabilitate your back.

MRI results are not necessarily the diagnosis Always remember, your MRI findings are not necessarily the cause of your back pain or neck pain. Many people over the age of 30 have a spine that is showing some wear and tear, but this does not mean that they are in any pain. Studies have shown that many people with no pain or other symptoms often have some sort of disc problem show up on an MRI scan. In fact, the surgeon will usually know what he or she is looking for (based on your physical exam and medical history) prior to even ordering an MRI scan. The purpose of the MRI scan is mainly to help confirm the diagnosis and to help the surgeon plan the surgery.

Don’t worry too much about terminology Many health practitioners use different diagnostic terms to mean the same thing (such as a slipped disc or herniated disc), or use the same term to mean different things (such as bulging disc, which can refer to degenerative disc disease or a herniated disc). There is little agreement in the medical field as to the precise definition of any of these terms. If you hear your diagnosis referred to in different terms by different practitioners, you may question what the real diagnosis is. Rather than focusing on the terminology that refers to anatomy, we recommend focusing on the clinical diagnosis – which is the cause of your pain. Causes and treatments for back pain involve a surprisingly complex set of factors, and unfortunately the experts don’t agree on many aspects of back pain. That’s why it’s important that you continue to educate yourself on your own condition and treatment program – as no one is more motivated to manage your condition than you. Finding the exact cause of your pain and the correct way to treat it is the best way to rehabilitate your back.

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Meeting your expectations

Healing Expectations

We are committed to helping you live a life free of pain. If you are dissatisfied with our service and the results of your treatment plan, please follow these guidelines:

  1. We are committed to maintaining a courteous atmosphere and keeping our customers needs first. If you are unhappy throughout any stage, please first speak with the staff member with whom you have a complaint.
  2. If this fails to result in a satisfactory resolution, please address your concern with the Nurse Manager at (815) 464-7212.
  3. If the outcome is still not acceptable to you, please contact the Dr. Zaki Anwar’s office. Your complaint will be investigated and brought to a satisfactory resolution.

 

Dr. Zaki Anwar can be reached at (815) 464-7212, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

You may also mail your complaint to:

Dr. Zaki Anwar
Pain Management Institute
10181 Lincoln Highway
Frankfort, IL 60423

Your honesty will help us to continue to provide our customers with the best service possible.

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