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Herniated Disc and Back Pain
#Herniated disc, #Disc herniation, #Lumbar disc herniation, #Thoracic spine, #Low back pain, #Leg numbness, #Cauda equina syndrome, #Arthroscopy, #Nerve block, #Numbness in hands and feet, #Arm numbness, #Tingling in the leg
The intervertebral disc acts as a cushion between the bones of the spine. When a disc is damaged or pushed out of place, it can press on nearby nerves and cause pain and numbness. Most cases improve with conservative treatment, but if symptoms are severe or there are signs of nerve damage, evaluation by a medical specialist is needed.2026-06-26
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Kennedy Disease (Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy)
#hereditary disease, #neurological disorder, #Kennedy disease, #muscle weakness, #genetic testing, #hand tremor, #body tremor
Kennedy disease is a genetic condition that causes progressive weakness of the nerves and muscles. Because it progresses slowly over time, ongoing management by a neurology specialist is essential to help prevent complications.2026-06-26
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Rotator Cuff Tear
#rotator cuff tear, #impingement syndrome, #shoulder pain, #supraspinatus tendon, #acromion, #shoulder surgery, #tendon rupture
A rotator cuff tear is a condition in which the rotator cuff — the four muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder — is torn. It is often confused with frozen shoulder, so accurate diagnosis and treatment are important. If shoulder pain persists, please consult a medical specialist.2026-06-26
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Statin-Associated Immune-Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy
#statin, #myopathy, #IMNM, #hyperlipidemia, #muscle weakness, #immunosuppression, #autoantibody, #CK
In rare cases, people taking a statin (a medication for hyperlipidemia) can develop immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, in which muscle weakness continues even after the medication is stopped. If weakness in both thighs or shoulders continues for a week or longer while taking a statin, please be sure to consult a medical specialist.2026-06-26