It is important to understand just what exactly sciatica pain is although it is often confused with other medical conditions and sometimes even used as an umbrella term for anything else that is not easily diagnosed! Sciatica is a set of symptoms rather than a diagnosis in itself. Sometimes sciatica pain can be confused with other serious medical conditions such as a tumour or infection so a careful diagnosis is always important. This articl
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Haemoglobin is an essential element that is found in red blood cells. It plays the vital function of transporting oxygen through the cells to the body. Thalassemia involves decreased and defective production of haemoglobin or red blood cells (in which case it takes the form of anaemia). Another form of Thalassemia includes the destruction of red blood cells; a condition known as microcytosis. In its mildest form, Thalassemia results in anaem
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In Latin the word Hernia means "a rupture". When tissue protrudes through a structure, or a part of an organ through the muscle tissue or the membrane, that is a hernia. There are three parts to a hernia - the orifice, the hernia sac, and the hernia's contents. The most common place for hernias to occur in humans is the abdomen. A part of the abdominal wall is weak and allows a localized hole to develop - this hole is also known as a defect.
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If you are a sedentary worker experiencing back pain or lower body pain, especially in the legs in the form of numbness, tingling and you have a problem walking or flexing your muscles, consult a doctor immediately. The cause of this could be a condition known as sciatica.

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Feeling stressed out? Stress is an emotional and physical response to pressures from the outside world. Today, stress seems more pervasive and persistent. Numerous studies show between 75 - 95% of all visits to primary care physicians are due to stress related issues. Most of us are coping with a
great deal of stress and need to learn how to relieve stress. Check these signs of stress against your symptoms of stress, and see if you need
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