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 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 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 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
Meniscus injuries are among the most common injuries to the knee joint. The menisci are sickle-shaped and lie between the thigh bone (femur) and the shin bone (tibia) on the tibia plateau. The menisci serve as a buffer and compensate for incongruities between the tibia and the femur. They have a direct connection to the … External meniscus – Pain
What should I do if I have pain in the outer meniscus? In the case of an external meniscus lesion, protection is particularly important. Further overloading can further damage the already damaged meniscus and increase the extent of the injury. Intermediate elevation of the leg, activation of the muscle pump and cooling of the knee … What should I do if I have pain in the outer meniscus? | External meniscus – Pain
Jogging for pain in the outer meniscus When stability and resilience have been restored after an external meniscus lesion, jogging can be started carefully. It is important when running that a physiological running pattern has been developed beforehand, so that no incorrect posture occurs. Proper footwear should also be taken into account. As soon as … Jogging for pain in the outer meniscus | External meniscus – Pain
Pain in the hollow of the knee Pain in the hollow of the knee after an external meniscus lesion can have several causes.A developed Baker cyst, which restricts movement in the long term and provokes swelling, can be a cause. This should be checked and removed if necessary. Summary Pain in the outer meniscus can … Pain in the hollow of the knee | External meniscus – Pain
Introduction People want to lose weight for many different reasons. Heavy overweight can be harmful to health in the long run, some have only a few kilos too much on their ribs and want to lose weight to feel good in their body. There are at least as many tips for losing weight as there … Tips on how to lose weight best
What are the best diets to lose weight? The strategy for successful weight loss is always the same: The amount of energy supplied must be less than the amount of energy consumed. Only then does the body draw on its reserves and cause the fat pads to melt. Over a short period of time, a … What are the best diets to lose weight? | Tips on how to lose weight best
Losing weight through sport Sport is not a must to lose weight, but it can bring some advantages. Because sport and sufficient exercise in everyday life increases the body’s energy turnover, i.e. the calories it consumes during the day. Thus one can achieve or increase a deficit from calorie admission and consumption. When choosing a … Losing weight through sport | Tips on how to lose weight best
Further weight loss tips Our body consists to a large extent of water. Water is essential for our survival. In many places people who want to lose weight are advised to drink a lot of water. Usually, this is assumed to be about 2 to 3 liters per day, and even more if you are … Further weight loss tips | Tips on how to lose weight best
