Arthritis – Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Arthritis? Arthritis describes inflammatory changes in one or more joints. It is a broad term used to describe around 100 different conditions which affect the muscles, bones and joints. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [1], approximately 3.6 million Australians are affected by arthritis. Women and indigenous people are more […]
Trigeminal Neuralgia – Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Trigeminal Neuralgia? Trigeminal neuralgia (also known as tic douloureux) describes a condition that affects the trigeminal nerve. Also known as the fifth cranial nerve, its role is to help certain areas of the face to move and detect sensations. As the largest of the 12 cranial nerves, it is responsible for innervating areas […]
