Diclofenac delayed-release tablets are a commonly prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in the same class as aspirin and ibuprofen used to manage pain from arthritis and inflammation. While the side effects of this preparation of...
Deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot that develops in a vein deep in your body, usually in your thigh or lower leg. The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute reports that blood clots in your thigh have a greater chance of breaking off and...
A gel seat contains a layer of visco elastic gel, which conforms to the shape of your body. It also provides support while allowing your body to take a natural sitting shape. Other types of chairs, such as more rigid plastic, wooden or metal...
An abnormal buildup of fluid in the body, called edema, may occur in the ankles because of gravity allowing the fluid to pool in the lower extremities. This swelling may occur because of an injury to the ankle or because of serious conditions such...
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) supplies female hormones to replace those no longer made by the body after menopause. It ususally consists of both estrogen and progesterone. HRT is prescribed to relieve symptoms of menopause including hot...
Pain in your quadriceps, the group of large muscles at the front of your thigh that are responsible for straightening your knee, can literally stop you in your tracks. Although quadriceps pain most often results from a simple overuse or sports...
Lovenox (enoxaparin) is a blood thinner, often referred to as a low molecular weight heparin (LMWH), that's given by daily injection. LMWH's offer a more stable and predictable course of action in the body and therefore minimize the bleeding risks...
