Heat Patches: Effect, Uses & Risks

The heat patch is suitable for the treatment of muscle and joint complaints. Especially for back pain, heat patches are often used medically. By permanently applying heat to the affected skin region, it undergoes gentle but effective healing. The plant-based active ingredients of the heat patch are suitable for the relief of uncomplicated muscle pain … Heat Patches: Effect, Uses & Risks

Neck Tension

Symptoms Neck tension manifests as neck and muscle pain and a tightening and hardening of the muscles. They result in limited range of motion. Under certain circumstances, the head can no longer be turned to the side. This condition is also known as “cervical gyration.” The pain and cramping are uncomfortable and disrupt normal daily … Neck Tension

Capsaicin

Products Capsaicin is commercially available in many countries as creams and patches, among other products. Capsaicin cream at 0.025% and 0.075% is not commercially available as a finished drug product. It is produced as a magisterial formulation in pharmacies. See also under the article capsaicin cream. Structure and properties Capsaicin (C18H27NO3, Mr = 305.4 g/mol) … Capsaicin

Capsaicin Cream

Products Capsaicin cream at 0.025% or 0.075% (also 0.1%) is not registered as a finished drug in many countries, unlike other countries. It is produced as an extemporaneous preparation in pharmacies. The specialized trade can also order them from specialized service providers. On the other hand, patches containing the active ingredient (Qutenza) are approved as … Capsaicin Cream

Aphrodisiacs

Effects Aphrodisiac Medical indications To promote sex drive or potency. Erectile dysfunction in men “Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder” (decreased sexual drive). Active ingredients Use v.a. in erectile dysfunction: phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors increase blood flow to the corpus cavernosum of the penis and act only during sexual stimulation: Sildenafil (Viagra) Tadalafil (Cialis) Vardenafil (Levitra) Prostaglandins must be … Aphrodisiacs

Amide

Definition Amides are organic compounds containing a carbonyl group (C=O) whose carbon atom is bonded to a nitrogen atom. They have the following general structure: R1, R2 and R3 can be aliphatic and aromatic radicals or hydrogen atoms. Amides can be synthesized with a carboxylic acid (or a carboxylic acid halide) and an amine using … Amide

Trigeminal Neuralgia: Causes and Treatment

Symptoms Flashing, stabbing, sharp, short-lasting pain in the cheek, lips, chin, and lower jaw Muscle spasms (“tic douloureux”). Hypersensitivity to touch Weight loss: chewing causes pain, patients stop eating Usually unilateral, very rarely bilateral. Trigger: Touching, washing, shaving, smoking, talking, brushing teeth, eating and the like. Trigger zones: Small areas in the nasolabial fold on … Trigeminal Neuralgia: Causes and Treatment

Knee Osteoarthritis

Symptoms Knee osteoarthritis manifests itself as knee pain, which occurs primarily during physical activity and when the joint is under stress. They are often triggered at the beginning of movement (start-up pain), when climbing stairs, when standing up or when walking longer distances. Other complaints include limitation of mobility and quality of life, instability, an … Knee Osteoarthritis

Acute Pain

Symptoms Pain is an unpleasant and subjective sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage. Acute pain may be accompanied by activation of the sympathetic nervous system, resulting in rapid heartbeat, deep breathing, hypertension, sweating, and nausea, among other symptoms. Pain has several components: Sensory/discriminative: … Acute Pain

Home Remedies for Tension

Everyone knows it, a stiff neck or a painful back. Both are often due to tension, which can cause severe pain in many affected people. For these people, it is very important to know what home remedies are available for such tensions and which ones help quickly. In addition, alternative remedies are also often a … Home Remedies for Tension

Psoriasis Causes and Treatment

Symptoms Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory, benign, and noninfectious skin disease. It manifests as symmetrical (bilateral), sharply demarcated, bright red, dry, raised plaques covered by silvery scales. Typically affected areas are the elbows, knees, and scalp. Itching, a burning sensation and pain are other symptoms, and scratching further aggravates the condition. Psoriasis can also affect … Psoriasis Causes and Treatment