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Dealing With Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a painful condition that usually affects the hands, legs, arms and feet; caused generally by some trauma to the limbs, in some accident that might’ve acted as a trauma to that limb. The main cause of CRPS as studied, is due to the malfunctioning of the main nervous system, i.e. the brain and the spinal cord.

Symptoms Of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

The pain felt as CRPS is a bit monotone as it happens in a same manner, over and over again. The main symptom that is felt during the Complex Regional Pain Syndrome is the pain that feels as though as the body is being stabbed with several needles at once, and maybe as if the affected limb is being pressed down real hard by an external force.

Sometimes such injuries can happen when you might’ve just hurt your finger or just your toe, however, with time, you now feel the pain spread through the arm or leg. Just to be sure, following are the symptoms of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome that you can keep an eye after and be aware of the situation, before hand:

  1. Continuously throbbing pain
  2. Hot and cold sensitivity
  3. Swelling of the area in pain
  4. Changes in skin temperature, as well as its color.
  5. More joint stiffness and damage
  6. Spasms in muscles, weakness and disability to move the certain limb will be experienced

With time and of course, the age of the person who is facing the CRPS, the symptoms and cause might vary and show different signs; which might be more painful and agonizing.

Can Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Go Away?

CRPS varies with each person and shows different signs. It is possible that this condition may last in a person, just for a short while and fade is intensity with time. Whilst there are some, in whom, the pain may persist and even increase instead of lessening with time. It all comes down to the treatment and its time. If the treatment is given to the person suffering from CRPS on time, then the symptoms will decrease and pain will go away.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome is a condition that is fatal and can become severe with time. Researches have been done in this field to find out more about CRPS and the medication that is necessary to cure this condition. Fortunately, the researches have resulted in a positivity and in future, more solutions regarding CRPS are promised to be found.

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7 Symptoms You’re Having a Migraine Pain

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Migraines are pulsating headaches that usually occur on one side of the head. Manual activity may further increase the pain, however, symptoms can differ from person to person and from one experience to the next.  Mentioned below are 7 simple ways to identify a migraine pain:

1.     Depression, Irritation, or Excitement

Changes in one’s mood can be an indication of migraine pain. According to statistics of the American Academy of Neurology, moderate or severe depression significantly increases the horrible risks of episodic migraines become chronic medical condition. Therefore, it is essential to see your doctor when you or someone you love experience pain in its head or any part of it and get early treatment to avoid any sort of long term consequences.

 

2.     Lack of Sleep

Waking up tired or experiencing trouble falling asleep are frequent issues in patients of migraine pain. Studies have presented a subtle relationship between lack of required sleep and the intensity and frequency of migraines. When migraine happens, it’s tough to get a sweet night’s sleep. Many people can have insomnia as a result of their migraine. Furthermore, research suggests that lack of sleep can also cause migraines.

3.     Watery Eyes or Stuffy Nose

Some patients of migraine experience sinus symptoms, like stuffy nose, droopy eyelids, clear nasal drainage, or tearing. One large study funded by GlaxoSmithKline found that, among patients who complained of sinus headaches, approx. 90% were having migraines.

4.     Cravings

Some people crave certain foods such as chocolate before a migraine attack happens.

5.     Neck Pain

Many people experience stiffness in their neck and later a headache which is often an early stage of the migraine pain. According to the statistics of a survey conducted by the National Headache Foundation, 38% migraine patients always have neck pain and 31% frequently experienced neck pain during migraine headaches.

6.     Frequent Urination

If you have to frequently go for urination, it can mean a migraine attack is about to occur. It is one of the many symptoms that people often experience as a warning sign just before a migraine.

7.     Yawning a lot

Frequent and excessive yawning is another sign that a migraine is about to occur.

 

Final Note

Symptoms of migraines are not limited to above mentioned 7 ways. Therefore, proper diagnosis and early checkup are essential. If you or someone you love is suffering from migraine, get a professional advice from Dr. Zaki Anwar by placing an appointment at (815) 464-7212.

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Manage Your Slip and Fall Injury Pain with R.I.C.E.

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We often experience slip and fall injury in our day to day life at our workplace while doing office activities, on road while traveling somewhere, on playground while playing football sport with your friends. Most often such injuries are treated by taking first aid medication. However, doctors suggest to have proper diagnosis of the injury because it may have caused you a subtle internal damage in your nerves or muscles that if left untreated could result in long term medical condition. Consequently, seeing your doctor is primary whether the injury is associated with minor pain or debilitating painful experiences.

 

R.I.C.E Approach to Manage a Slip and Fall Injury Pain

 

A slip and fall injury resulting in muscle injuries are often deeply painful. R.I.C.E. is an acronym that many physicians and sports trainers use that stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation that have been briefed as follows:

 

Rest

Let your injured muscles, joints, or bones have some rest and avoid putting weight on the injured body area.

 

Ice

Application of ice packs on the injured area at regular intervals for 15 to 20 minutes at a time will temporarily give relief to the debilitating pain suffered from a slip and fall injury. The benefits of ice are often most significant within two days of the injury.

 

Compression

Wrap an elastic bandage firmly around your injury can further prevent swelling and mitigate pain by keeping the area somehow immobilized. If the wrapping causes numbness or tingling in the extremity, remove it and rewrap the part more loosely. It should not be wrapped so tight that it disturbs and interferes with blood flow.

 

Elevation

Prop your injury above the level of your heart to let the fluid drain away from the injured area. Because of doing so helps reduce swelling. If you are unable to elevate an injured part to a level above your heart, try to keep it close to it or at same level.

 

 

Final Note

At some point, you or any of your loved one might have suffered a slip and fall injury that is causing debilitating pain in the victim’s body. In that case get proper diagnosis and expert treatment, and seek professional advice from Dr. Zaki Anwar by placing an appointment at (815) 464-7212. He is a pain management specialist who has been practicing pain relief therapies for the past several years with effective results.

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6 Easy Ways To Avoid Hip Pain

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There is an increasing number of people both males and females of all age groups who are being inactive in their daily routine. A great time in a day is spent sitting with meager body movement when we drive our car, work at our office desk, or watch TV in our sofa at home. This decreasing body movement and increasing idle sitting result in various body ailments, including hip pain. Lifestyle must be improved for personal health care. However, seeing your doctor is fundamental if you experience any sort of illness. Adopt following remedies along with your hip pain treatment:

1.     Begin Your Day with Exercise

Doing daily exercise is the best way to tackle various health issues, prevent numerous medical conditions, and stay fit. A morning jogging is great for your healthy hips.

2.     Icing

If your hip pain is occurred because of an inflammation due to bursitis or arthritis, icing the inflamed joints or muscles area will reduce the inflammation and help you relieve the pain.

3.     Use Heat for Arthritis

Achieve a soothing feeling by warming up your arthritic hip joint with a hot bath or shower. However, avoid using heat if the cause of your hip pain is bursitis since heating may worsen the inflammation.

4.     Improve Your Inner Thigh Strength

Since inner thighs help support your hips, therefore do some physical exercises to strengthen your inner thighs.

5.     Do some stretching

It could be tightness in your hip muscles causing the pain. Therefore, stretching your body is an effective hip pain treatment. It would not only relieve the pain, but also prevent joint problems.

6.     Enjoy Swimming

Water aerobics and swimming are amazing exercises that allow you to strengthen your hip and joint muscles. Therefore, work out in water is a great hip pain treatment.

 

Conclusion

The lifestyle that we are living today is the leading contributor to hip pain. Therefore, improve your lifestyle and adopt some healthy habits such as doing daily jogging, workout to improve your thigh strength, swimming and stretching to strengthen hip muscles, using ice to reduce inflammation, and heat to fight back arthritic pain. However, see your doctor as soon as possible to avoid any sort of chronic medical consequences. In case you or any of your loved one is suffering from any sort of body pain, get an expert advice from Dr. Zaki Anwar by placing an appointment at (815) 464-7212. He is a certified Pain Management Specialist who has been practicing hip pain treatment for the past several years with remarkable results.

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4 Ways to Beat Your Lower Back Pain

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Lower back pain is one of the most common body ailments that all ages of people both males and females are experiencing today. Even a minor pain in one’s back resists the victim from easily doing its day to day activities. A person may suffer from back pain because of overloading workplace activities, a sports injury, or home cleaning. The pain is often relieved by taking some rest and pain killer medication. If a person persistently experiences the pain, it is really important for him / her to see its doctor, get done with proper diagnosis, and have a quality treatment to avoid any sort of long term medical consequences. In the following paragraphs I have briefed 4 key ways to conquering low back pain and keep your spine in shape and pain-free:

 

Improve Your Posture

Sitting in wrong posture at your office desk or while watching TV on your sofa set is one of the most common factors contributing to backache.  Moreover, sitting, standing, or leaning in a single posture for long time also produces pain in one’s spine. Therefore, improve your body posture and avoid being in idle posture for long time to begin conquering low back pain.

 

Flex Your Body Muscles

It could be your rigid back muscles causing pain in your back. Therefore, loosen your tight muscles and flex your body to minimize the resistance in your body, improve flexibility of your back muscles, and alleviate persistent backache.

 

Make the Most of Yoga

Research has shown that even going once a week and practicing 75 minute yoga each day for 3 months can exceptionally help you in conquering low back pain.

 

Treat Your Back with Heat and Cold

When you are experiencing back pain, initially apply ice packs for 5 minutes, and then take those off for 5 minutes. Repeating it up to 30 minutes will relieve your pain. The next day, using a hot towel or heating pad will give it warmth and mitigate the tightness.

 

Final Note

In short improve your body posture, keep your body flexible, do weekly yoga exercises, and use heat and cold packs to ease your back pain. In case you or any of your loved one is seeking effective remedy to conquering low back pain, get an expert advice from Dr. Zaki Anwar by placing an appointment at (815) 464-7212. He is a certified Pain Management Specialist who has been handling pain relief treatment for the past several years with effective results. We will respond your queries within 24 hours.

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All You Need To Know About Failed Back Surgery

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Minor injuries and meager ailments are something common phenomenon in our daily lives that often get healed by taking some rest, relaxation, and non-inflammatory pain relief medication. However, there are certain conditions that demand immediate treatment and proper diagnosis to avoid any sort of long term health issues. Moreover, certain medical conditions even require a patient to go through surgery when other traditional treatment methodologies fail to bring him / her to its normal functioning. But, there are certain cases in which surgery fail to bring the expected results.

 

Failed Back Surgery

Failed back surgery is the result of persistent pain in the back even after back surgery or surgical intervention that failed to restore a reasonable quality of life as expected. More specifically, it refers to unsuccessful results following spine surgery that has not relieved the original issue or has created other, more significant health problems, resulting in persistent or worsening pain. The patients with failed back surgery may experience or develop numerous symptoms in varying intensities, such as:

  • Persistent or chronic pain
  • Limited mobility
  • Pain below or above the treated level of the spine
  • New spine conditions
  • Inability to recuperate
  • Stabbing pain in the extremities
  • Dull, aching pain in the legs, back, or neck
  • Spinal joint immobility
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Spasms
  • Dependence on prescription drugs

 

Solution and Treatment for Failed Back Surgery

Since failed back surgery is not a specific spine condition, every patient’s individual history and symptoms need to be thoroughly reviewed, properly diagnosed, and carefully evaluated to determine the best and most effective course of treatment. Often initial treatment may involve following mythologies:

  • Injections or Nerve Block: It is used to temporarily block the pain.
  • Spinal Cord Stimulation: It results in significant pain relief with placement of stimulator implant in the spinal canal.
  • Intrathecal Drug Infusion: It delivers direct pain relief medication to the affected area with the help of catheter.

 

Conclusion

Failed back surgery refers to unsuccessful results following back or spine surgery to treat neck or back pain. In case you or any of your loved one is victim of the surgery and looking for an effective treatment, get an expert advice from Dr. Zaki Anwar by placing an appointment at 815-464-7212. He is a certified Pain Management Specialist who has been practicing effective pain relief therapies for the past several years with successful results. We will respond your queries within 24 hours.

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Tips To Prevent & Treat Slip and Fall Injuries

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Slips and falls result in a significant number of injuries in United States every year, with flooring surface being a major cause amongst many of those incidents. Such sort of injuries can occur in any location and can lead to a damaged or broken wrist, hip or ankle. Most of the victims brush themselves off and carry on with their day, but no matter how major or minor, a slip and fall injury can significantly affect our bodies and ultimately our health. Consequently, it is really important to get immediate consultation and get done with proper diagnosis to avoid any sort of long term chronic medical conditions. In the following paragraphs I have briefed techniques to prevent and treat a slip and fall injury:

 

Ways to Prevent Slips and Falls

Outlined below are few things you can do to avoid indoor injuries:

  • Avoid throw rugs
  • Wear appropriate footwear
  • Install grip handles in showers and corridors

Follow mentioned below tips to prevent outdoor injuries:

  • Avoid going outside in extreme weather and when it is icy
  • Wear suitable footwear as per weather situation
  • Salt walkways

Treat Injuries

Slip and fall accidents often result in following common injuries:

  • Sprains happen when the ligaments are excessively stretched beyond their capability or just broken. Splinting and bracing are often the most commonly suggested treatments for this sort of slip and fall injury.
  • Contusions happen when a body part experiences a direct blow from a slip or fall resulting in damage and severe crush of the underlying connective tissues and muscle fibers without breaking the skin. Most of the contusions can effectively be treated with early diagnosis, application of ice packs, taking some daily rest, and getting some compression and elevation.
  • Fractures (also referred as cracks or breaks) occur when the injured bone can’t withstand outside pressure. Remedy depends upon the pattern of the fracture; however, it may require surgery.

 

Conclusion

At some point in our life, slips and falls occur to everyone. In case you or any of your loved one has recently suffered from any slip and fall injury, get an expert treatment and effective diagnosis by from Dr. Zaki Anwar by placing an appointment at (815) 464-7212. He is a certified Pain Management Specialist who has been practicing pain injection therapies for the past several years with successful results. We will respond your queries within 24 hours.

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Heal Your Back – Experts Unveil the 3 Most Common Causes

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From minor and temporary to major and persistent, lower back pain is one of the most common ailments that has disturbed today a vast population of adults both males and females. The treatment depends upon the cause. Consequently, in order to have an effective back pain treatment, consultation from your doctor and detailed diagnosis is recommended to figure out the symptoms and root cause of the pain. Mentioned below are few common causes of and their solution for back pain:

 

1.     Acute Muscle or Joint Strain

It is often the most common injury to occur to the lower back and quite often happens when lifting excess weight or getting sports injury with symptoms of spasm, acute pain, and restricted movement. Immediately putting ice packs on the area of injury for at least ten minutes and repeating it several times until the inflammation starts to alleviate.

 

2.     Disc Prolapsed

It is a serious condition that demands immediate medical attention and back pain treatment. In this, initially rest and taking advice from a specialist medical practitioner is essential. And later strengthening the area is a great idea. I recommend Pilates since it targets strengthening the core abdominal muscles that support love back and decreases the risks of any further disc prolapsed.

 

3.     Repetitive Strain Injury

Usually seen in upper back, this sort of injury often happens in the lower back due to a repetitive pattern of a continuous action for a long period of time, resulting in stress to the soft tissues and joints. Immediately leave the action, give it relaxation, and try adjusting, adapting, and balancing your body movement throughout the day to relieve the pain. Getting regular massage from an experienced therapist is a great back pain treatment.

 

Final Note

Adopting healthy lifestyle, consuming wholesome foods, doing regular morning jogging, and making the most of relaxation exercises would be great ways to keep you healthy and stay away from back ache. Moreover, you should see your doctor as soon as possible to have proper diagnosis and expert treatment for safety purposes and avoid any sort of unexpected long term consequences. In case you or any of your loved one is struggling with any sort of body pain, get an expert consultation from Dr. Zaki Anwar placing an appointment at (815) 464-7212. He is a certified Pain Management Specialist who has been providing effective back pain treatment for the past several years with effective results. We will respond you within 24 hours.

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Things You Must Know About Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

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Pain is a common phenomenon that we experience very often after doing heavy workout at gym, long hours of office work, or house cleaning. Sometimes, while doing our daily activities or accidently we get injured. Minor injuries are often get healed by taking medication as prescribed by an experienced doctors. However, there are certain injuries to which a person’s body may react abnormally. One of the various abnormal reactions is CRPS.

CRPS

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a persistent medical condition in which a patient experiences consistent debilitating and severe pain. Though majority of CRPS cases are caused by an injury, the subsequent pain is intense and enduring than normal. The pain is often limited to one limb; however, it can sometimes extend to other body parts. Affected body parts’ skin may become significantly sensitive that just a minor touch or even a variation in temperature can arouse enormous acute pain. Many CRPS cases slowly improve to some extent over time, or get fully better. But in certain cases, CRPS never goes away and the patient will continue to experience pain for many years ahead.

Treatment

If you are experiencing persistent pain that is preventing you from doing day-to-day activities, see your doctor and get an expert treatment as soon as possible. Delay in treatment for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) could result in chronic medical condition.

Healing

Along with taking cure and treatment as per your doctor’s instructions, making the most of following therapies will fasten the healing process and help relieve Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS):

Psychological Support: Emotional help, optimistic thinking and health counseling will uplift your self-confidence that will assist in your fast recovery to your normal activities.

Acupuncture: It is an ancient Chinese alternative medicine in which fine needles are inserted in specific body parts from where pain originates.

Final Note

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a persistent painful body limb condition that requires immediate treatment to avoid any sort of long-term chronic consequences. Getting psychological support from a health counselor and acupuncture from an experienced practitioner will help a patient’s quick recovery. In case you or any of your loved one has recently injured and suffering from any sort of body pain, get an experienced advice from Dr. Zaki Anwar by placing an appointment at (815) 464-7212. He is a certified Pain Management Specialist who has been providing effective treatment of CRPS for several years with successful results. We will respond you within 24 hours.

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Prioritize Your Safety – See Your Doctor after an Auto & Work Injury

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When there is an overloading pool of assignments at our office desk, we often feel headache. Moreover, experiencing workplace injuries is very common and frequent in industries that demand heavy physical efforts. According to the estimation of various studies, one in every seven drivers is in general a victim of a motor vehicle accident. However, experts suggest getting treatment for every auto & work injury. Because, certain internal injuries, though not much obvious, could result in chronic medical condition. Furthermore, after an accident, thought it is minor, see your doctor and have a detailed diagnosis for safety purposes.

Damaging effect of whiplash:

Damaging effect of whiplash is one of the most common injuries caused form an auto & work injury. A sudden and jarring movement of the head sustained forward, backward or even to the sides causes the whiplash. It destabilizes the spine accompanied by extreme pain and other following indicators:

  • Neck pain
  • Blurred vision
  • Dizziness
  • Headaches
  • Lower back pain
  • Shoulder pain
  • Arm pain
  • Reduced range of motion in the neck
  • Neck stiffness

Early Care and Treatment

It is critical to get consultation from an experienced chiropractor immediately upon an auto & work injury since allowing the effects of the injury to go uncured can induce long-term chronic pain. Because, often the serious physical effects of an accident are not always recognized at superficial sight or felt immediately following. It may take days, weeks, or even months for exposition of major symptoms. Consequently, chiropractic treatment is fundamental to maintaining the health of a traumatic or infected spine, as well as restoring the body at its normal functioning. Early treatment and proper personal care are stepping stone towards quick recovery and full healing.

Conclusion

In short, an auto & work injury is a serious situation for which immediate treatment must be taken. It can cause some internal mishap that could result in chronic medical condition if an early cure is not taken. In case you or any of your loved one has recently experienced any sort of injury in auto accident or workplace environment, get an experienced advice from Dr. Zaki Anwar by placing an appointment at 815-464-7212. He is a certified Pain Management Specialist who has been practicing range of medical services in both invasive and non-invasive pain treatment. We will respond you within 24 hours.

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