Do you experience jaw pain? Or do you clinch and grind your teeth? If so, then you're not alone. It's estimated that over 20% of the general population at one time or another have symptoms relating to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
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Sunday, September 04, 2011
Bell's Palsy Symptoms Information and Treatment
Bell's Palsy is described as a quick onset of paralysis of one side of the face. While this can be a very scary medical condition for the person experiencing the paralysis, the situation is usually temporary and in the majority of cases a full recovery is expected. This article provided a quick overview of the symptoms and causes of Bell's Palsy as well as what you can do to aid the recovery process.
Bell's Palsy
Signs and symptoms include paralysis of one side of the face that begins suddenly, possibly overnight, or sets in over 1-2 days. The eyelid of the affected side will not close completely and the corner of the mouth will droop. The lack of control over the facial muscles can cause the person to drool and make it difficult for them to eat and drink. Pain is usually felt behind or in front of the ear on the affected side and the person may experience headaches. The severity of the paralysis will range from mild to severe.
The cause is not fully understood and there is no established link to physical trauma, but there may be a link in some cases to a herpes infection or autoimmune disorder. The paralysis results from a problem, such as swelling, of the 7th cranial nerve (a.k.a. the facial nerve), which is the nerve that controls movement of the muscles of the face.
Bell's Palsy is diagnosed by first noticing the loss of movement on one side of the face leaving it looking flat and expressionless. A physical examination, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), CT scan, electromyography (EMG), or nerve conduction test may be necessary to rule out more serious causes of facial paralysis.
As for treatment, recovery is usually spontaneous but slow, taking many weeks or months. A full recovery is expected in 60-80% of cases but permanent changes can result if the paralysis was severe. The condition is not life threatening.
Care needs to be taken to protect the eye of the affected side from irritation and dryness due to the fact that the eyelid does not close completely. Corticosteroids drugs may be used to reduce swelling of the facial nerve. Eye drops may help protect the eye during the day and an eye patch should be worn during sleep.
A warm, moist cloth may help control pain. As muscles regain strength, a person can begin exercises such as making faces in a mirror to regain control.
Saturday, September 03, 2011
Bronchiectasis Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
Bronchiectasis is a lung condition in which the bronchi (airways leading to the lungs) are chronically dilated (expanded). This condition cannot be reversed but there are treatments aimed at lessening the severity of the symptoms. This article shares more about what bronchiectasis is, how it is caused, and what can be done about the symptoms of this disease.
Friday, September 02, 2011
Lower Jaw Pain - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
If you're suffering right now from lower jaw pain or have had acute or chronic jaw pain episodes in the past, you may or may not have sought medical attention. Lower jaw pain can be caused by a few things including arthritis, fractures, dislocations, whiplash injuries and structural issues in the jaw that you were born with.
Chronic Bronchitis Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatments
Chronic bronchitis is a serious condition affecting the airways of the lungs. The condition is an inflammation of the airways leading to the lungs that is recurrent and leads to lung degeneration or disease. It results from long-term exposure of the airways to irritants. This article will share the symptoms and treatment options for dealing with this chronic infection.
Thursday, September 01, 2011
Conjunctivitis Symptoms, Diagnosis And Treatment
Conjunctivitis, commonly called pink eye, is an inflammation of the transparent membrane, or conjunctiva, that lines your eyelid and part of your eyeball. When small blood vessels in this transparent membrane become inflamed the whites of your eyes appear pink or red, this is the most notable symptom of conjunctivitis and is where the term "pink eye" comes from. One or both eyes may be affected. This article shares additional medical symptoms of conjunctivitis as well as what causes pink eye and how it is treated.
Buerger's Disease Symptoms, Cause, Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Buerger's disease is also called thromboangitis obliterans and it is a rare disease that causes inflammation and blockage of the smaller blood vessels of the limbs. The legs and feet are most commonly affected but this can also be seen in the hands. The condition is most common in smokers age 20-40 and occurs more often in men. This article will provide you with a quick and concise overview of the medical symptoms and ways you can control those symptoms to diminish the discomfort.
