When it comes to our backs, there are many different types of back pain. It is also a common reason for absence from work for many of us and for seeking medical treatment. Back pain can be debilitating which can be caused as a result of injury, activity, and some medical conditions. Back pain can affect people of any age, although as people get older, the chance of developing lower back pain increases, due to factors such as previous occupation and degenerative disc disease. The first step … [Read more...] about Different Types of Back Pain
Meningitis
Causes of Meningitis
Most of us have heard of meningitis, but what most of us are not aware of is that there are actually many causes of meningitis. Meningitis is a clinical syndrome characterized by inflammation of the meninges, which are the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. The inflammation is usually caused by an infection of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. What Causes Meningitis? Meningitis can be caused by many different pathogens, including bacteria, … [Read more...] about Causes of Meningitis
