by Valet Health | May 6, 2021 | Chronic Pain
Shingles (Herpes Zoster) is a viral infection. It causes a painful rash that is typically seen on your midsection. Shingles are caused by the same strand of virus that produces chickenpox. It is possible that the virus remains in your body if you’ve had chickenpox...
by Valet Health | Apr 29, 2021 | Chronic Pain, Pain Management
Headaches are a common occurrence in adults. So much so that they are the most frequent complaint doctors hear from their patients. Headaches can be truly painful and debilitating from time to time, but are typically treated with over-the-counter NSAIDs or rest....
by Valet Health | Apr 7, 2021 | Chronic Pain, Pain Management
Nearly half of patients who have diabetes suffer from some kind of neuropathy. Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage caused by high glucose levels. It is common and serious for patients who have diabetes. While diabetic neuropathy can cause issues with the digestive...
by Valet Health | Apr 1, 2021 | Chronic Pain, Pain Management
Over 26% of Americans suffer from arthritis pain. And while there are medications for reducing arthritis pain, many patients want relief from their pain without taking pills. Fortunately, treatment options are evolving and arthritis patients have the ability to...
by Valet Health | Mar 26, 2021 | Chronic Pain, Pain Management
Many times, a group of nerves – called a plexus or ganglion – causes pain to an area of the body. This pain can be “turned off” by using a specific type of injection that blocks the pain signals from reaching the brain. This is called a nerve block. ...
by Valet Health | Mar 17, 2021 | Chronic Pain, Pain Management
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition that typically affects a limb, like a leg or an arm. Damage or malfunction to the central nervous system is what is believed to cause complex regional pain syndrome. The central nervous system contains...
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