What are Myogeloses?

Myogeloses are hardenings of the muscle that can be palpated in the form of a knot or bulge. Usually, myogeloses are painful in response to pressure and cause restricted movement. These pea- to olive-sized muscle thickenings occur along the fibrous course of the muscle. The development of these hardenings is a process that can take … What are Myogeloses?

Myogelosis

Introduction/Definition Myogelosis is a muscular hardening that can occur in different parts of the body for different reasons. Causes Myogeloses are caused by acute or chronic muscle tension. In principle, myogeloses can occur wherever muscles are. The most common cause of muscle tension is chronic incorrect strain, such as one-sided strain. People in sedentary occupations … Myogelosis

Therapy | Myogelosis

Therapy If the diagnosis is myogelosis, a therapy plan should be drawn up for the patient. It is also important to find out what the patient does for a living, whether he/she does a sedentary or a job that involves a lot of movement, whether he/she does sports, whether he/she is under a lot of … Therapy | Myogelosis

Homeopathy | Myogelosis

Homeopathy Firstly, potassium chloratum in the form of globules can be used to treat myogelosis. Arnica, Bryonia or Aesculus globules can also be taken. If the myogelosis is rather caused by cold or draught, the intake of nux vomica is recommended. Potencies in D6 or D12 should be chosen, and it is recommended to take … Homeopathy | Myogelosis

Intercostal neuralgia

Introduction In medicine, neuralgia refers to a pain that can develop along a nerve and its area of supply. Intercostal neuralgia is therefore a nerve pain that affects the nerves of the intercostal spaces (inter – between; costa – rib). The intercostal spaces extend, as the name suggests, between two ribs. They are formed by … Intercostal neuralgia

Frequency distribution | Intercostal neuralgia

Frequency distribution Exact numbers are sometimes not directly known. Basically, however, intercostal neuralgia is a rare disease. Diagnosis Early diagnosis of intercostal neuralgia is of enormous importance in the diagnosis of intercostal neuralgia. If the pain remains without treatment for a long period of time, there is a risk of chronicity, i.e. persistent pain, possibly … Frequency distribution | Intercostal neuralgia

Therapy | Intercostal neuralgia

Therapy In the treatment of intercostal neuralgia, the first step is always to treat the underlying disease in the context of which the intercostal neuralgia occurred or developed. It is quite often the case that no clear cause can be found, so that treatment of the symptoms is carried out. This means that especially the … Therapy | Intercostal neuralgia

Prophylaxis | Intercostal neuralgia

Prophylaxis The prognosis for intercostal neuralgia varies depending on the underlying disease. If the original disease is detected and treated early enough, the prognosis is good. It worsens the longer the pain remains untreated, partly because the underlying disease is not clearly identifiable. If the pain persists over a longer period of time, there is … Prophylaxis | Intercostal neuralgia