Medical Thermography: Conditions Detected via Infrared Temperature Mapping
Thermograms (infrared thermal images) show body temperature distribution and can detect conditions affecting temperature:
- Breast cancer: Temperature differences between healthy and cancerous tissue.
- Vascular problems: Blocked/narrowed arteries or veins causing pain, swelling.
- Nerve damage: Areas of nerve damage causing pain, numbness, tingling.
- Athletic injuries: Inflammation/injury in muscles, tendons, ligaments.
- Fibromyalgia: Widespread pain and tenderness areas.
- Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD): Increased blood flow and temperature areas.
- Thyroid problems: Overactive/underactive thyroid signs.
- Inflammatory diseases: Inflammation from arthritis, Crohn's, ulcerative colitis.
- Infection: Bacterial, viral, or microbial infection areas.
- Headaches: Increased blood flow/temperature areas.
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