Acupuncture Related Diseases & Conditions
Medical tests and procedures are used to diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions. Our doctors have compiled a list of ailments related to the topic of Acupuncture that may be used to diagnose or monitor the status of the diseases and conditions listed below.
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Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia, formerly
known as fibrositis, causes chronic pain, stiffness, and
tenderness of muscles, tendons, and joints...learn more »
In This Article
Fibromyalgia Article
- Fibromyalgia facts
- What is fibromyalgia?
- What causes fibromyalgia?
- Whom does fibromyalgia affect?
- What are fibromyalgia symptoms and signs?
- How is fibromyalgia diagnosed?
- Are exercise, stress reduction, or changes in diet helpful in the treatment of fibromyalgia?
- What are medications and other forms of treatment for fibromyalgia?
- What is the outlook (prognosis) for patients with fibromyalgia?
- Can fibromyalgia be prevented?
- What is in the future for fibromyalgia therapy?
- Where can people find more information about fibromyalgia and support groups?
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Neck Pain
Neck pain (cervical pain) may be caused by any number of disorders and diseases. Tenderness is another symptom of neck pain....learn more »
In This Article
Neck Pain Article
- What is neck pain? What are causes and risk factors for neck pain?
- What are other symptoms that are associated with neck pain?
- What are the structures of the neck?
- How is neck pain diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for neck pain? What are home remedies for neck pain?
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Article
- Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma facts
- What is non-Hodgkin's lymphoma?
- What causes non-Hodgkin's lymphoma?
- What are risk factors for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma?
- What are symptoms and signs of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma?
- How is non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed?
- What are the types of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and how is non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
staging determined?
- What is the treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma?
- What is the prognosis and survival rates of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma?
- Where can people find more information about non-Hodgkin's lymphoma?
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Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is cancer of the entrance to the womb (uterus). Regular pelvic exams and Pap testing can detect precancerous...learn more »
In This Article
Cervical Cancer Article
- Cervical cancer facts*
- What is the cervix?
- What is cancer?
- What are the risk factors and causes of
cervical cancer?
- What are the symptoms of cervical cancer?
- How is cervical cancer diagnosed?
- How is staging of cervical cancer determined?
- What is the treatment for
cervical cancer?
- What are methods of treatment for cervical cancer?
- How do I go about getting a second opinion?
- What follow-up care is involved after cervical cancer treatment?
- What support, research, and clinical trials information
is available for cervical cancer patients?
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Restless Leg Syndrome Article
- Restless leg syndrome facts
- What is restless leg syndrome (RLS)?
- What causes restless leg syndrome?
- What are the symptoms of restless leg syndrome?
- How is restless leg syndrome diagnosed?
- Can other conditions mimic restless leg syndrome?
- What is the treatment for restless leg syndrome?
- What medications are used to treat restless leg syndrome?
- Are there any remedies or complimentary/alternative treatments for restless leg syndrome?
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Article
- Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) facts
- What is chronic fatigue syndrome?
- What causes chronic fatigue syndrome?
- What are risk factors for chronic fatigue syndrome?
- What are symptoms and signs of chronic fatigue syndrome?
- What are chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms in men?
- What are chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms in women?
- How is chronic fatigue syndrome diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome?
- Is there a cure for chronic fatigue syndrome?
- What is the prognosis of chronic fatigue syndrome?
- Can chronic fatigue syndrome be prevented?
- Where can people find additional information about chronic fatigue syndrome?
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Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is pain (an unpleasant sense of discomfort) that persists or progresses over a long period of time. In contrast to...learn more »
In This Article
Chronic Pain Article
- Introduction to chronic pain
- The A to Z of pain
- How is pain diagnosed?
- How is pain treated?
- Pain management
- What is the role of age and gender in pain?
- A pain primer: what do we know about pain?
- What is the future of pain research?
- Appendix
- Spine basics: the vertebrae, discs and spinal cord
- The nervous system
- Phantom pain: how does the brain feel?
- Chili peppers, capsaicin and pain
- Marijuana for pain treatment
- Nerve blocks for pain treatment
- Where can I get more information about pain?
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Bladder Spasms
People who have bladder spasms, the sensation occurs suddenly and often severely. A spasm itself is the sudden, involuntary...learn more »
In This Article
Bladder Spasms Article
- What do bladder spasms feel like?
- Who is most likely to develop bladder spasms?
- What causes bladder spasms?
- What are nervous system disorders that lead to bladder spasms?
- Which types of surgery may lead to bladder spasms?
- What are other causes of bladder spasms?
- What is the treatment for bladder spasms?
- What are complementary and alternative therapies for bladder spasms?
- When should someone see a doctor for bladder spasms?
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Seasonal Affective Disorder Article
- What is seasonal affective disorder?
- What are the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder?
- What causes seasonal affective disorder?
- What is the treatment for seasonal affective disorder?
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Postherpetic Neuralgia Article
- Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) facts
- What is postherpetic neuralgia?
- What causes postherpetic neuralgia?
- What are the risk factors for postherpetic neuralgia?
- What are postherpetic neuralgia symptoms and signs?
- How is postherpetic neuralgia diagnosed?
- How is postherpetic neuralgia treated?
- How long does postherpetic neuralgia last?
- What are the complications of postherpetic neuralgia?
- What is the prognosis for postherpetic neuralgia?
- Can postherpetic neuralgia be prevented?
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