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The best treatment for wrist pain depends on the cause.

Some of the most common causes and their treatments include:

•    Minor injury, sprain, strain – rest, wearing a splint or brace, heat, over-the-counter pain relievers
•    Ganglion cyst – over-the-counter pain relievers; occasionally a drainage procedure or surgery may be recommended
•    Osteoarthritis – rest balanced with gentle exercises, wearing a splint or brace, pain reliever or anti-inflammatory medicine, cortisone injection; rarely, surgery
•    Rheumatoid arthritis – anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive medicine, wearing a splint or brace, exercise; cortisone injection
•    Carpal tunnel syndrome – wearing a splint or brace at night or intermittently during the day; a cortisone injection; surgery

For persistent symptoms, consultation with an occupational therapist can be helpful.

For wrist pain accompanied by symptoms that might suggest a serious cause, prompt medical evaluation is warranted. Concerning symptoms include fever, marked swelling or severe pain after an injury.

Thanatophobia is a fear of dying beyond what concerns most people about life ending. Some techniques that help with any type of phobia include:
Breathing techniques. Deep breathing can counter physical and mental tension. One simple method to foster deep breathing is to breathe in slowly and count to five before exhaling to another count of five. Another technique is to place one hand beneath the belly button and breathe so that the abdomen rises and falls with each breath.
Muscle relaxation. Progressive muscle relaxation (tensing and then releasing one group of muscles at a time in order to promote whole-body relaxation) can help to slow heart rate and promote calmness. 
Desensitization. This approach combines deep breathing and relaxation with gradual exposure (either through audiotapes, videotapes, or the patient’s own imagination) to the cue that most triggers the phobia..
Distraction. Putting the mind’s focus elsewhere is another way to diminish the anxiety and pain of dental visits. The more complicated the task meant to distract, the better.

Necrosis refers to cell death in some part of the body. This happens most often when there is major trauma or interruption of blood supply to tissues or an organ, Blocked blood supply leads to a lack of oxygen and vital nutrients needed to keep cells alive. When necrosis is setting in, regaining blood supply quickly can help limit the extent of permanent damage.

The cause of knee pain can usually be identified by a thorough review of symptoms and a physical examination. In some cases, x-rays and other tests may be helpful.  For example:

•    Symptoms – Knee pain accompanied by locking – when the knee is temporarily stuck in one position – may be due to torn cartilage. Use-related symptoms that worsen with higher levels of activity are typical of osteoarthritis (also called degenerative joint disease). If symptoms of knee pain or stiffness are much worse in the morning and take more than an hour to improve, rheumatoid arthritis or another cause of knee inflammation may be suspected. Sudden pain and swelling are more suggestive of gout, pseudogout or infection.
•    Physical examination – If the ability of the knee to fully flex or extend is limited and there is a grinding sensation appreciated during movement, osteoarthritis is likely. Pain with pressure on the kneecap can suggest patellofemoral syndrome. A collection of fluid in front of kneecap suggests prepatellar bursitis while pain to pressure just below the kneecap may indicate tendinitis. Instability of the knee during examination suggests a ligament problem.
•    X-rays – Imaging of the knee by standard x-rays can demonstrate fracture, different types of arthritis, fluid in the knee, or abnormal calcium deposits.
Additional testing, such as MRI, may be needed to determine whether the cause of knee pain may be related to torn cartilage or a torn ligament. If there is fluid present in the knee, removing a sample of the fluid and testing it in the lab can be quite helpful in diagnosing the cause of knee pain.

There are two types of swallowing problems. Difficulty swallowing is called dysphagia. Painful swallowing is called odynophagia. With odynophagia, you feel pain or a burning sensation in the throat or esophagus when you swallow. It can be caused by many factors, such as esophagitis, GERD, esophageal dysmotility, and infections. Some medications, such as the antibiotic doxycycline, can also cause irritation that makes swallowing painful.

Tenesmus is the urge to have a bowel movement but nothing passes through the anus. It can be a symptom of inflammation in the rectum or lower colon, caused by an infection or inflammatory bowel disease. The inflammation triggers false signals to the nerves and muscles. People with irritable bowel syndrome might also experience tenesmus.

The metallic taste in your mouth could be due to a dry mouth, a change in the saliva, or your taste buds becoming more sensitive. Common reasons why these changes in saliva or taste bud sensitivity happen are:
•    Side effects of medicine. There are about 400 different drugs that can affect taste sensation.
•    Dehydration. You might not even be aware that you are not drinking enough water. 
Other causes include a sinus infection, acid reflux, or advanced kidney or liver disease. 
First, try drinking more water than your normally do. If you are taking any medicines or supplements, ask your pharmacist if one of them may be the cause. If the problem persists, arrange a visit with your doctor.

Dyskinesia refers to difficulty with voluntary movement. The prefix "dys" comes from the Greek word describing something that is bad, abnormal, diseased or the opposite of the rest of the word. The suffix “kinesia” means motion. The term dyskinesia is often combined with the term "tardive," which means "lateness," or something that does not occur right away. Tardive dyskinesia is a dreaded and sometimes permanent side effect of taking certain medications. It is characterized by involuntary movements of the lips, tongue, trunk, arms and legs.

Polydipsia is the medical term for excessive thirst. When a person with diabetes develops a high blood sugar level, the kidneys cannot reabsorb all of the sugar passing through it. The excess sugar in the urine pulls out excess water from the body, leading to increased urination known as polyuria. The excessive thirst is essentially due to dehydration. Keeping blood sugar levels controlled will stop the symptoms.