Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis or extensor tendinopathy, is a painful medical condition caused by overuse of your forearm. Pain is most commonly felt in the elbow region. Lateral epicondylitis is nicknamed tennis elbow because it is often found in those who play tennis or any other racquet sports. However, there are still other activities that can cause tennis elbow. In tennis elbow, the tendons that join the forearm muscles at the outside of your elbow are inflamed due to repeated motions of the forearm. They are inflamed because the forearm muscles and the tendons connecting them to your bones are either injured or damaged. This will cause you to experience pain and tenderness at the outside of your elbow. Tennis elbow can either develop very suddenly (acutely) or over a period of days or weeks (chronically) in a gradual manner. There are many treatment options for tennis elbow. In most cases, the treatment is carried out through a multidisciplinary approach. Primary doctors, physical therapists, surgeons, and pain doctors work hand in hand to provide you with the most effective care and management. Causes of Tennis Elbow Playing tennis The ECRB muscle is responsible for stabilizing your wrist when your elbow is in a straight position.

Your arm is made up of two segments: the upper arm and the lower arm (forearm). These two segments meet and join at your elbow. The bone in your upper arm is called the humerus while your two bones in the forearm are called the radius and the ulna. There are bony bumps at the bottom of your humerus, and these are called the epicondyles. The epicondyle situated on the outside (lateral side) of your elbow is called the lateral epicondyle. In lateral epicondylitis, primarily the muscles and tendons of your forearm are involved. Your forearm muscles extend your wrist and fingers, while your forearm tendons attach your muscles to your bone, specifically on the lateral epicondyle. The tendon which is usually involved in tennis elbow is called the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis (ECRB).

Besides taking the medicine prescribed to you by your physician, there are a number of things you can do to lessen the impact of fibromyalgia. These include: Eating well: Eating well has been proven to reduce the pain caused by the fibromyalgia syndrome. Although no specific diet has been attributed with diminishing the pain caused by fibromyalgia, some people suffering from this illness have reported feeling better when they eat well or avoid certain types of foods. Proper nutrition is linked to a number of health benefits, including improvement of metabolism processes and safeguarding your body against health disorders. If you have fibromyalgia, it is important to eat healthy and maintain a balanced diet.· Making changes at work: The pain that comes with fibromyalgia is sometimes unbearable and will, in one way or another, drive you to make certain life changes. Even though most people with this condition will continue working, they may have to make some big changes in order to remain productive. For instance, some will find themselves cutting down on the number of hours they work, or switch to less demanding jobs.· Exercising: Although fibromyalgia may limit your daily activities and your ability to exercise, it is vital to remain as physically active as possible.

Females are at far greater risk of Fibromyalgia than males. A number of studies indicate that women who have a family member with fibromyalgia are more likely to develop the disorder themselves. Whether this is caused by genetic makeup, shared environmental factors, or both is still unclear. Other risk factors include:· A history of severe infections· Severe injuries (such as a car accident)· Neurological disorders· Depression or chronic stress· Recurring injuries in the same region of the body· A family history of fibromyalgia or other rheumatoid illnesses Symptoms of Fibromyalgia Symptoms of fibromyalgia sometimes begin after considerable psychological stress, infection, surgery, or physical trauma. In other cases, symptoms progressively accumulate over time with no specific trigger. Pain is the most common symptom for people suffering from fibromyalgia syndrome. Unlike joint pains, the pain experienced from fibromyalgia is usually felt over the entire body. According to the Arthritis Foundation, the pain can be dull, sharp, deep, gnawing or throbbing, and is mostly felt around the ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Sometimes the pain will come and go, and may also travel throughout the entire body. Other common symptoms of fibromyalgia include:·   ‘ Urinary disorders such as increased frequency and pain· Tender points· Numbness and tingling feeling in legs, feet, arms, and hands· Sleep difficulties· Painful menstrual cramps· Morning stiffness· Irritable bowel syndrome· Headaches· Fatigue· Depression· Concentration and memory problems referred to as “Fibro Fog”· Anxiety Fibromyalgia may also co-exist with some other painful disorders including · Temporomandibular joint disorders· Interstitial cystitis or painful bladder syndrome· Migraine and other types of headaches· Irritable bowel syndrome What Is the Difference between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia?

The following are the complications of constipation: Hemorrhoids This is the most common complication of constipation. When you strain most of the time in expelling your feces, the small blood vessels around your anus will become dilated and inflamed. This causes hemorrhoids. There are two kinds of hemorrhoids: internal and the external hemorrhoids. In internal hemorrhoid, the dilated blood vessels are still inside the anus; thus, you cannot feel any mass around your anus. However, in the external hemorrhoid, the dilated blood vessels are outside and around your anus. Thus, you can touch and feel the mass. Anal fissure When there is a tear in the inner lining of your anal mucosa, resulting from expelling hard and voluminous stools, then you have what is known as anal fissure. It is a very painful medical condition. Since the pain is aggravated by defecation, you tend to avoid moving your bowel and thus your constipation gets worse. Your problem is further aggravated when the fissure is infected. This medical problem is more common in children than in adults. Rectal prolapse The rectum is the terminal part of your large intestine. Your fecal matter stays here before it is finally expelled to the outside.