«Its a life -
altering pain condition,» says Christin Veasley, a former sufferer who was almost completely cured with surgery and is trying to bring more awareness to the condition as associate executive director of the National Vulvodynia Association.
Not exact matches
Altered cortisol levels increase the risk for developing chronic
conditions, such as autoimmune disease, chronic
pain, or chronic inflammation.
For pets with degenerative
conditions that may have been silently progressing for months, everyday activities may be traumatic enough to
alter neuroanatomy, resulting in acute onset of
pain.
There are many things that could
alter a cat's eating behavior, including physical problems (e.g., digestive
conditions, internal parasite, dental
pain, kidney disease, thyroid
conditions) and behavioral issues (e.g., boredom, stress).
A spinal cord injury can be a life -
altering condition that can escalate to chronic
pain requiring a lifetime of therapy and treatment.
Morton's Toe, named after Dr. Dudley Morton, is a a
condition wherein the second toe's length is equal to or longer than the big toe; in extreme cases this can
alter the gait of the patient and cause
pain, but many people have the
condition with no ill effect.