Musculoskeletal Orofacial Pain and Other Signs and Symptoms of Temporomandibular Disorders During Pregnancy: A Prospective Study

2006 ◽  
Vol 2006 ◽  
pp. 315-316
Author(s):  
R. Ohrbach
Keyword(s):  
Prospective Study ◽  
Temporomandibular Disorders ◽  
Orofacial Pain ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
A Prospective Study

Prevalence of Sign and Symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders in Pakistani Population at Sheikhupura, Lahore: A Gender comparison

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. 2166-2168
Author(s):  
Ashfaq-ur- Rahim ◽  
Muhammad Nauman ◽  
Sadiq Ali ◽  
Saima Ihsan ◽  
Tannaza Qayyum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Temporomandibular Disorders ◽  
Orofacial Pain ◽  
Temporomandibular Disorder ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Pakistani Population ◽  
Female Predominance ◽  
History Of

Background: Temporomandibular disorders have been considered as a common orofacial pain condition. The term temporomandibular pain dysfunction (TMPD) is used synonymously with myofacial pain dysfunction disorder/syndrome, temporomandibular disorder, craniomandibular disorder and many other terms. Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of signs and symptoms of temporo-mandibular joint disorder (TMD). Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study Place and Duration of Study: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faryal Dental College, Sheikhupura , Lahore, Pakistan from 1st February 2019 to 31st May 2021. Methodology: One hundred adolescents aged 15 to 60 years were enrolled. A detailed history about the chief complaint was taken and clinical examination was done. Temporomandibular joint examination performed included Auscultation for temporomandibular joint sounds like clicking and crepitus and palpation of both TMJs and associated muscles for evaluation of pain. Results: The most common signs of temporomandibular joint disorders were temporomandibular joint pain 78%, temporomandibular joint clicking 53% and trismus 29%. The most prevalent predisposing factors of temporomandibular joint disorders were parafunctional habits 40%, unknown factors 23% and history of road traffic accident/history of difficult extractions 9%. Male to female ratio showed female predominance (P = 0.001). Conclusion: Signs and symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorders were prevalent in Pakistani population with a clear female predominance. Key words: Temporomandibular disorders, Temporomandibular joint, Orofacial pain, Bruxism, Headache, Pain

scholarly journals A prospective study of genital infections in a family-planning clinic: 1. Microbiological findings and their association with vaginal symptoms

1990 ◽  
Vol 104 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Riordan ◽  
M. E. Macaulay ◽  
J. M. James ◽  
P. A. Leventhall ◽  
E. M. Morris ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Bacterial Vaginosis ◽  
Trichomonas Vaginalis ◽  
Empirical Therapy ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Vaginal Swab ◽  
Laboratory Findings ◽  
Vaginal Symptoms ◽  
A Prospective Study

SUMMARYA prospective study of genital infection was conducted in four inner-city family–planning clinics. Fifteen per cent of routine attenders had symptoms and signs of vaginal infection and many more women attended primarily because of symptoms. Among the women with both signs and symptoms, 70% had positive laboratory findings, Trichomonas vaginalis, Candida albicans and bacterial vaginosis being equally prevalent. Measurement of vaginal pH in the clinic was the single most useful clinical finding for directing empirical therapy. Among patients with a discharge confirmed on examination and an abnormally high pH, 72% had either T. vaginalis or bacterial vaginosis. Neisseria gonorrhoeae was isolated from 4% of women with, and 1% of those without, symptoms. We believe that it is worthwhile to investigate patients presenting to family-planning clinics with vaginal symptoms. No single specimen was found ideal for all pathogens, a cervical swab is better for gonococci and also for T. vaginalis but a vaginal swab is needed for Candida and bacterial vaginosis.

scholarly journals Antigen-based diagnosis of Schistosoma infection in travellers: a prospective study

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Miriam Casacuberta-Partal ◽  
Jacqueline J Janse ◽  
Roos van Schuijlenburg ◽  
Jutte J C de Vries ◽  
Marianne A A Erkens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prospective Study ◽  
Adult Worm ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Diagnostic Value ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Praziquantel Treatment ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
A Prospective Study

Abstract Background Travellers infected with Schistosoma spp. might be pauci- or even asymptomatic on first presentation. Therefore, schistosomiasis may remain undiagnosed in this population. Active infection, as evidenced by the presence of the tissue-dwelling worm, can be demonstrated via the detection of adult worm-derived circulating anodic antigen (CAA) utilising a robust well-described lateral flow-(LF) based test applying background-free up-converting reporter particles (UCP). In this prospective study, we assessed the diagnostic value of serum and urine UCP-LF CAA test in comparison with two Schistosoma-specific serological assays detecting antibodies against adult worm antigen-immuno fluorescence assay (AWA-IFA) and against soluble egg antigen–enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (SEA-ELISA) antigens in travellers. Methods Samples were collected from 106 Dutch travellers who reported freshwater contact in sub-Saharan Africa and who were recruited up to 2 years after return. Subjects were asked to complete a detailed questionnaire on travel history, water contact, signs and symptoms compatible with schistosomiasis. Results Two travellers were positive by serum CAA and an additional one by urine CAA. A total of 22/106 (21%) samples were antibody positive by AWA-IFA and 9/106 (9%) by SEA-ELISA. At follow-up 6 weeks and 6 months after praziquantel treatment, all seropositives remained antibody positive whereas CAA was cleared. Seropositivity could not be predicted by the type of fresh water-related activity, country visited or symptoms reported. Conclusion The low number of UCP-LF CAA positives suggests that in travellers, active infections often do not establish or have very low worm burden. Based on our high seroconversion rates, we conclude that the AWA-IFA assay is the most sensitive test to detect schistosome exposure. Given the lack of predictive symptoms or risk factors, we recommend schistosomiasis screening at least by serology in all travellers with reported freshwater contact in high-endemic areas.

scholarly journals Orofacial pain in juvenile idiopathic arthritis is associated with stress as well as psychosocial and functional limitations

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandra Dimitrijevic Carlsson ◽  
Kerstin Wahlund ◽  
Erik Kindgren ◽  
Thomas Skogh ◽  
Carin Starkhammar Johansson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis ◽  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Temporomandibular Disorders ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Orofacial Pain ◽  
Functional Limitations ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Inflammatory Activity ◽  
Jaw Function

Abstract Background The aim of this study was to investigate relations between psychosocial factors, signs and symptoms of orofacial pain and jaw dysfunction in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Methods Forty-five patients with JIA (median age 12 years) and 16 healthy matched controls (median age 13 years) were examined according to the diagnostic criteria for temporomandibular disorders (DC/TMD). The subjects answered the DC/TMD questionnaires regarding psychosocial factors (pain intensity, pain–related disability, depression, stress, catastrophizing, pain locations and jaw function). Results JIA patients with orofacial pain had higher degree of stress, depression, catastrophizing and jaw dysfunction compared to subjects without. In turn, these factors were associated with orofacial pain intensity. Also, patients with orofacial pain had higher systemic inflammatory activity. Conclusions Orofacial pain in patients with JIA is associated with stress, psychological distress, jaw dysfunction and loss of daily living activities. Pain intensity seems to be the major pain aspect related to these factors. In addition, systemic inflammatory activity appears to be an important factor contributing to orofacial pain in JIA.

Relationship Between Orthodontics and Temporomandibular Disorders: A Prospective Study

2016 ◽  
pp. 134-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Ortega ◽  
Daniel Pozza ◽  
Luciane Rodrigues ◽  
Antônio Guimarães
Keyword(s):  
Prospective Study ◽  
Temporomandibular Disorders ◽  
A Prospective Study

scholarly journals Comparison of efficacy of mirabegron and darifenacin in overactive bladder- a prospective study

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 196
Author(s):  
Gurpreet Singh Bhangu ◽  
Kamal Preet Kaur ◽  
Darpan Bansal ◽  
Ritansh Bansal
Keyword(s):  
Overactive Bladder ◽  
Drug Treatment ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Once Daily ◽  
A Prospective Study

Background: Overactive bladder (OAB) is under reported yet distressing symptoms which can be managed effectively by the drugs available. Aim was to study and compare the efficacy of two drugs, mirabegron and darifenacin in controlling the symptoms of overactive bladder.Methods: This prospective study included a total of 120 cases of overactive bladder reported at Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Amritsar from January 2018 to December 2019. This comparative study was done by giving Mirabegron to first five patients and next five patients were given darifenacin up to 120 patients. The drug treatment with once daily administration of 25 mg mirabegron and 7.5 mg of darifenacin was given for a total of 12 weeks. The signs and symptoms were noted at the beginning of the therapy and then follow up was done at 4, 8, 10 and 12 weeks.Results: Total 54 out of 60 patients (90%) on miragaberon and 59 of 60 patients (98.33%) on darifenacin were relieved of symptom of increased frequency of micturition. 53 of 60 pateints (88.33%) on miragaberon and 59 of 60 patients (98.33%) on darifenacin were relieved of symptom of decreased average voiding volume. 28 of 60 pateints (46.67 %) on miragaberon showed nocturia as compared to 25 of 60 patients (41.67%) on darifenacin.Conclusions: It has been concluded that both mirabegron as well as darifenacin are highly efficacious newer treatment options for the management of OAB. Our study found Darifenacin to be relatively more efficacious in the treatment of OAB at a lesser dose and statistically significant differences were observed between the two drugs. 

scholarly journals Outcome of Carpal Tunnel Release: a prospective study

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
NMS Pradhan ◽  
JA Khan ◽  
BM Acharya ◽  
P Devkota ◽  
A Rajbhandari
Keyword(s):  
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Conservative Treatment ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Carpal Tunnel ◽  
Outcome Measurement ◽  
Carpal Tunnel Release ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
Open Carpal Tunnel Release

BACKGROUND: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common peripheral entrapment neuropathy and is manifested by characteristic signs and symptoms resulting from median nerve compression at the carpal tunnel. The diagnosis is essentially clinical, which is further confirmed by nerve conduction studies. Surgical release of the transverse carpal ligament is advised when conservative treatment fails.  METHODS: This prospective study evaluates the outcome of standard open carpal tunnel release performed at our center* from June 2004 to July 2007. Thirty two patients with idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome, with failed conservative treatments, either with NSAIDs and/or local infiltration with corticosteroid injections plus night splint, or recurrence after conservative treatment were subjected to open carpal tunnel release after getting approval from the local ethical committee and getting a written and informed consent from the patient. Clinical assessment was done preoperatively and at 6 weeks, 3 months and 6 months following the procedure and included the two-point discrimination test at the tip of the index finger and Boston questionnaires as an outcome measurement of symptoms severity. All the patients were followed up for a period of six months. RESULTS: All the patients presented improvement in the postoperative evaluations in all the analyzed parameters. CONCLUSION: Open carpal tunnel release is a safe and effective method for the treatment of CTS and can be carried out when the conservative means fail to relieve the symptoms. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/noaj.v1i1.8129 Nepal Orthopaedic Association Journal Vol.1(1) 2010

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