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Ganglion (“Bone spurs”): Causes & Treatment

Brief overview Treatment: If necessary, only observation and physiotherapy, otherwise surgery or aspiration; under no circumstances self-treatment by “smashing”. Symptoms: Prallelastic bulge of a few millimeters to a few centimeters in diameter, possibly pressure pain, restriction of movement or numbness, but often without discomfort Causes and risk factors: Not exactly known; connective tissue weakness and … Ganglion (“Bone spurs”): Causes & Treatment

Boundary Cord: Structure, Function & Diseases

The border cord is a concatenation of nerve cell body clusters that is part of the sympathetic nervous system. The individual portions of the border cord send sympathetic nerves to the neck, chest, sacrum, and abdomen. Like all other nerve branches, border cord-associated nerve branches may be affected by paralysis. What is the border cord? … Boundary Cord: Structure, Function & Diseases

Spinal GanglionGanglion Cell

Synonyms Medical: Neuron, ganglion cell Greek: Ganglion = node brain, CNS (central nervous system), nerves, nerve fibers Declaration Ganglia are nodular accumulations of nerve cell bodies outside the central nervous system (= brain and spinal cord). They therefore belong to the peripheral nervous system. A ganglion usually serves as the last switch point before the … Spinal GanglionGanglion Cell

Mandibular Nerve: Structure, Function & Diseases

The mandibular nerve is the third terminal branch from the 5th cranial nerve. This nerve is also known as the trigeminal nerve and is composed of certain visceromotor and somatosensory fibers. Since the mandibular nerve is closely connected to the nerves of the brain, it is of great importance for the proper functioning of the … Mandibular Nerve: Structure, Function & Diseases

Ganglion cyst

Symptoms A ganglion cyst or ganglion is a benign, round to oval, soft swelling that is common in the wrist and less common in other joints. Ganglions range in size from millimeters to about two centimeters. About 70% of them occur on the dorsal side of the wrist, that is, on the dorsum of the … Ganglion cyst

What is a Ganglion?

A ganglion is a benign growth that occurs in the area of a joint capsule. Typically, a fluid-filled cyst forms that is easily visible and palpable from the outside. Such a joint cyst occurs particularly frequently on the hand or fingers. The elastic nodules often do not cause any discomfort, but they can also be … What is a Ganglion?

Pain at the scar of the cesarean section

Definition Pain at the scar of the caesarean section is an unpleasant sensation in the area of the scar tissue after the surgical birth. As the skin, abdominal layers and the uterus are surgically opened and sutured again during a caesarean section, the pain is normal up to a certain duration and intensity, as the … Pain at the scar of the cesarean section

Pain in the pregnancy scar after sports | Pain at the scar of the cesarean section

Pain in the pregnancy scar after sports Sporting activity can cause pain, especially with fresh, not yet completely healed scars. For example, the caesarean scar can be irritated by friction of clothing and vibrations during running or the tension of the muscles during abdominal exercises and can therefore be painful. For this reason, care should … Pain in the pregnancy scar after sports | Pain at the scar of the cesarean section

Associated symptoms | Pain at the scar of the cesarean section

Associated symptoms In some cases, the caesarean scar may not only cause pain, but may also cause further discomfort and limitations. For example, connective tissue adhesions with lower tissue layers or excessive scar proliferation can lead to increased contraction of the skin and thus to impaired movement. Scars can also be “weather-sensitive”, i.e. they can … Associated symptoms | Pain at the scar of the cesarean section

Duration of pain at the caesarean scar | Pain at the scar of the cesarean section

Duration of pain at the caesarean scar All articles in this series: Pain at the scar of the cesarean section Pain in the pregnancy scar after sports Associated symptoms Duration of pain at the caesarean scar

Pain in the thumb – Is that dangerous?

Introduction The thumb (Pollex) is the first finger of our hand and has a very special meaning for people because it is indispensable for grasping. Due to the high strain on the thumb, pain in the thumb is particularly severe; it can be very restrictive in everyday life. What other symptoms can occur with thumb … Pain in the thumb – Is that dangerous?

How dangerous is pain in the thumb? | Pain in the thumb – Is that dangerous?

How dangerous is pain in the thumb? How dangerous pain in the thumb is, depends strongly on the cause of the pain. If the pain is caused by overstraining the thumb, it should disappear by itself by sparing and immobilizing it. If the pain occurs over a long period of time or if the pain … How dangerous is pain in the thumb? | Pain in the thumb – Is that dangerous?