Monthly Archives: September 2011

SINUS HEADACHE OR SINUSITIS

SINUS HEADACHE OR SINUSITIS Sinusitis is inflammation (swelling) of the lining of the sinuses,  caused by a viral or bacterial infection. The sinuses are small,  air-filled cavities behind our cheekbones and forehead Sinusitis typically causes a high temperature, pain and … Continue reading

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NEURALGIA AND NERVE PAIN

Neuralgia and Nerve Pain Neuralgia is a severe, sharp pain along the course of a nerve. It  is due to a painful inflammation of nerve fibers, and is usually  worse from cold or draughts. It occurs anywhere in the body, … Continue reading

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CONSTIPATION

Constipation Constipation is defined as having a bowel movement fewer  than three times per week. With constipation stools are usually  hard, dry, small in size, and difficult to eliminate. Some people  who are constipated find it painful to have a … Continue reading

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INSOMNIA / SLEEP DISORDER

difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep, or both,despite adequate opportunity and time to sleep, leading to impaired daytime functioning. Insomnia may be due to poor quality or quantity of sleep. Continue reading

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LOSS OF APPETITE

LOSS OF APPETITE The appetite is the desire to eat food, felt as hunger. Appetite is regulated by a close interplay between the digestive tract, adipose tissue and the brain. Decreased desire to eat is termed anorexia, while polyphagia (or … Continue reading

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