Systemic lupus erythematosus, commonly referred to as lupus, is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect various parts of the body, including the skin, joints, kidneys, and heart. One of the most common symptoms of lupus is joint pain and inflammation, which can be mistaken for arthritis. This article will explore the connection between systemic …
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Psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis are two chronic conditions that are closely related but different. While they often occur together in some patients, an individual can have one of these conditions without the other. Keep reading to find out how psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis are linked. What Is Psoriatic Arthritis? Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a …
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As a kid, you may have heard on TV or from your parents that drinking cod liver oil was good for you – even though it had (and still has) a strong aftertaste. And indeed, there was some truth to that belief. Cod liver oil contains omega-3 fats, one of the essential nutrients found in …
What is scleroderma? Scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the skin. Also known as systemic sclerosis, this skin disease is common among women aged 25 to 55. Its main symptom is the hardening of the skin coupled with thick, fibrous tissue replacing normal tissue. Even though the disease affects the skin, it can …
Psoriatic arthritis, which affects up to 30 percent of arthritis patients, is one of the most painful conditions one can have due to the fact that it primarily affects the joints. What’s more, it is an auto-immune disease, just like psoriasis, and has no known cure. Luckily, there’s a new type of medication that can …
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Gout is one of the most prevalent medical conditions in the US, affecting an estimated 9 million Americans. And with it being a type of arthritis, the symptoms of gout are more or less similar to those of the former. Periodic attacks of pain (mostly in the joints), and unending swelling in the toes and …
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Carpal tunnel syndrome, also known as median nerve compression, is a condition that causes numbness, tingling, and weakness in your hand. “Not all hand pain is carpal tunnel syndrome, of course,” says Dr. Burg. “It’s a very specific nerve issue with telltale signs. When the carpal tunnel, a passageway in your wrist, becomes too crowded …
You have probably observed some athletes sticking strips of colored tape on their knees for the purpose of performance enhancement. However, what you may not be aware of is that this tape, known as Kinesio tape may also offer pain relief benefits to patients struggling with osteoarthritis. Kinesio tape is a stretchy cotton strip that …
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The so-called “good genes” are credited for all the good things – from young looks to intelligence to healthy skin. Although it is less common, “bad genes” are similarly blamed for certain things, e.g. short stature and hereditary diseases like diabetes. Indeed, the issue of hereditary diseases has been a hot topic in medical circles …
Do you often experience a tingling sensation and feel like there are some pins and needles in your hand, particularly in the thumb, pointer, and middle finger areas? Well, these symptoms, in addition to occasional swelling and numbness, may be an indication that you have carpal tunnel syndrome. Of course, do not take every little …