Speech disorders are a form of communication disorders that affect an individual’s ability to speak coherently or effectively. These disorders interfere with the speech formation process and prevent the person from creating the proper speech sounds or words.
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If you have debilitating back pain that lasts months on end, see your doctor as soon as you can. Chronic back pain is not normal and there are treatments, depending on your condition, that can help alleviate or eliminate back pain.
Spinal fusion surgery is a procedure that many patients have undergone with tremendous success. Ask your doctor if it’s right for you. In the meantime, here are some things you should know while you consider the proper treatment.
But, what exactly is spinal fusion surgery? Let’s take a closer look at this surgical procedure and what you can expect from it.
Most people believe that a neurosurgeon’s job is limited to performing brain surgery. While surgical procedures definitely come under neurosurgeons’ work, they also diagnose and treat a variety of conditions affecting the nervous system.
So, when do you know that it may be time to see your doctor and possibly pay a neurosurgeon a visit? Before you keep reading about the signs that indicate the need of an immediate consultation, the good news is that it’s possible to find relief and get back to your normal life with proper diagnosis and treatments.
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Nearly 7 million adults currently living in the United States have had knee replacement surgery, according to research. Knee replacement is one of the most common procedures performed in the country, and it’s reported that almost 600,000 knee replacements are performed each year to help patients get their mobility back.
So, what is knee replacement, and do you need it? Let’s find out.
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The idea of remote working typically leads us to believe that we’ll be working in a comfortable and relaxed environment, and thus, will be more productive. However, we often skip work-from-home ergonomics and how they actually affect our overall health.
Take neck pain, for instance. Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, there has been an increase in complaints of neck pain and stiffness. So what could be causing neck pain when you’re working from your comfy home? Let’s take a look.
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The human skeleton, or the skeletal system, is made up of , which are solid organs. While bones are typically always in the state of remodeling, in younger people the bone tissue is ossified at a much higher ratio to resorption of old tissue than it is in older people.
Worrying about getting a pelvic exam for the first time is normal, as it can be embarrassing, awkward, and uncomfortable, especially if you don’t know what to expect.
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A significant number of people don’t pay attention to their health until something goes wrong. They continue to practice unhealthy habits, including poor diet, without understanding the magnitude of the negative impact it may be having while their overall health deteriorates.
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Ear, nose, and throat (ENT or disorders are one of the primary reasons for parents to rush their children to an ENT specialist or a pediatrician. Young children, babies, and infants are prone to recurring blocked noses, coughs, colds, and waxy ears that can cause severe discomfort.
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Struggling to alleviate back and neck pain? As two of the most common types of musculoskeletal pain, back and neck pain can take a toll on a person’s physical and mental health. If left unattended, they may develop into chronic pain.
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