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DefinitionSciatica? is a disorder characterized by radiating leg pain? that follows a dermatomal pattern, accompanied at times by sensory symptoms.[rx] In about 90% of cases, it...
DefinitionSciatica? Pain? Pregabalin is ineffective. The nerve pain drug pregabalin is not an effective treatment for sciatica and is associated with a significant number of side...
DefinitionSerum creatinine? is a chemical waste molecule that is generated from muscle metabolism. It is produced from creatine, a molecule of major importance for energy production...
DefinitionSerum lipid profile or lipid panel is a panel of blood tests that serves as an initial broad medical screening? tool for abnormalities in lipids, such as cholesterol? and triglycerides. The results of this test...
DefinitionSever’s Disease another name known as calcaneal apophysitis is an inflammation? of the growth plate in the heel of growing children, typically adolescents. The condition presents...
DefinitionSex hormone steroids, also known as gonadal steroids, are steroid? hormones that interact with vertebrate androgen or estrogen receptors. Their effects are mediated by slow genomic mechanisms...
DefinitionSexual aversion disorder persistent or recurrent? aversion and avoidance of all genital sexual contact leading to marked distress and interpersonal difficulty Female Sexual Desire Dysfunction (or sexual...
DefinitionShin splints also known as medial tibial stress syndrome? (MTSS), is defined by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons as “pain? along the inner edge of the shinbone this can...
DefinitionShoulder impingement syndrome? is a common condition affecting the shoulder often seen in aging adults. This condition is closely related to shoulder bursitis? and rotator cuff tendonitis?. These conditions may occur alone...
DefinitionSildenafil is a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension?. Its effectiveness for treating sexual dysfunction in women has not been demonstrated.Common side effects include headaches and heartburn?, as well as flushed skin....
DefinitionSleep paralysis? is when during awakening or falling asleep, a person is aware but unable to move or speak. During an episode, one may hear, feel, or see things that are not there. It...
