The pain of appendicitis is normally located on the right side of the abdomen and/or around the navel, starting suddenly, within 24 hours of the onset of inflammation in the appendix, and may be accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite or fever, for example. The appendix is a part of […]
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Pain in the left arm can arise from a variety of causes, being common due to inflammation of the tendons or bursa in the shoulder, elbow or wrist region, as in the case of tendinitis or bursitis, but it can also arise due to compression of local nerves. Furthermore, pain in the left arm may […]
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Some back pain medications, such as ibuprofen, paracetamol, cyclobenzaprine or duloxetine, help reduce inflammation, relax back muscles or inhibit pain, relieving back pain symptoms. Back pain is very common and can occur due to poor posture, muscle tension, sprains or even health conditions such as a herniated disc, arthritis, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia or ankylosing spondylitis, for […]
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Knee pain when bending can be caused by patellar tendinitis, osteoarthritis, Baker’s cyst or trauma such as falls or blows, which can result in injuries to the knee joint or ligaments, for example. Depending on its cause, pain when bending the knee can be quite intense and interfere with daily activities, in addition to being […]
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To alleviate the pain of a drilled tooth, it is important to identify the cause of the pain, which may be due to the presence of cavities or wear of the restoration material, which can cause, in addition to pain, greater sensitivity in the tooth, swelling of the gums and the appearance of white spots […]
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Breast pain in men occurs mainly due to blows to the region, as a result of physical activity or due to the nipple rubbing against a shirt, for example. Although it is not normally indicative of severity, it is important that the causes of pain in the male breast are investigated, as it may be […]
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Pain in the testicles is a symptom that can affect men of all ages and can be classified as acute or chronic. Acute pain is pain that appears quickly and lasts a few hours or days, and is generally caused by a blow to the testicles. Chronic pain appears slowly and lasts for several weeks […]
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Some home remedies for ear pain, such as using a ginger stick or applying a few drops of olive oil with garlic, help to relieve ear pain or reduce discomfort, as they contain substances with analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. Ear pain can be caused by water entering the ear, inflammation or infections in the ear […]
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The medicines for kidney pain that are generally recommended by a nephrologist are analgesics, anti-inflammatories or antispasmodics, such as paracetamol, ibuprofen or scopolamine, as they reduce inflammation and/or contraction of the urinary tract. However, since kidney pain can have several causes, such as changes in the functions of the kidney itself, stones, cysts or infections, […]
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Some teas, such as peppermint, mallow or melon seeds, can help relieve stomach pain or a burning sensation in the pit of your stomach because they have calming properties that act on the digestive system. Stomach pain can be caused by gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux, the presence of stomach ulcers or gastroenteritis, for example, or even […]
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