Lupus is an inflammatory disease that occurs when your immune system attacks your own healthy tissue and organs. There are more than 200,000 cases of lupus per year in the United States. Lupus can affect many body parts including the joints, heart, lungs, kidneys, skin, and brain. One of the most frustrating symptoms associated with …
High Blood Pressure (HBP or hypertension) is a condition in which the force of blood flowing through your blood vessels is consistently too high. One-in-three Americans over the age of 20 suffer from HBP. Many don’t even know they suffer from the condition. Most of the time, there are no obvious symptoms. Risk factors for …
Atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, is an aggravating condition affecting approximately 35 million Americans. While eczema is commonly associated with children, it can affect anyone at any age. You may notice patches of skin becoming red and itchy, with areas of oozing or swelling. It most commonly appears on the face, backs of the …
Osteoarthritis(OA) is the most common form of arthritis, affecting approximately 27 million Americans. It’s commonly known as the “wear and tear” arthritis and can occur on almost any joint in the body. Since it is associated with a breakdown of cartilage in joints, it most commonly occurs in weight-bearing joints like knees and hips. It …
Joint pain, stiffness, and swelling are all common symptoms of osteoarthritis(OA). Over 27 million people suffer from this degenerative form of arthritis that occurs when the cartilage between joints breaks down. Joint pain from OA can unfortunately affect us the most when we are trying to settle in for the night. According to the Arthritis …
There are several different forms of arthritis. You have probably heard of both osteoarthritis(OA) and rheumatoid arthritis(RA) at some point. While they are both chronic diseases with similar names, they differ greatly when it comes to symptoms, causes, and diagnoses. So, how do we distinguish between the two? Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease commonly known …
Rheumatoid arthritis(RA) is a painful autoimmune disorder that affects the lining the of the joints. It causes painful swelling that can trigger joint stiffness, deformities, and bone erosion. Unfortunately, the effects of RA aren’t just limited to joints, as it can damage the eyes, skin, lungs, heart, and other parts of the body as well. …
Osteoarthritis(OA) can be a pain. However, an OA diagnosis doesn’t have to keep you from doing the things you love! While there is no cure, learning how to take control and manage your osteoarthritis may help to improve your symptoms and allow you to be the best grandparent to the special little ones in your …
Osteoarthritis(OA) is known as the “wear and tear” arthritis, typically affecting adults ages 65 and older. It is a degenerative disease and occurs when cartilage between joints breaks down causing pain and stiffness, and even swelling. 27 million Americans are affected by this painful, chronic condition. While most sufferers are seniors, OA occurs in people …
When I was first diagnosed with lupus, I felt relieved. After what seemed like years of questioning of what going on with my body I finally had some answers. However, after my initial moment of feeling thankful for some clarity, I started to realize what this diagnosis really meant. Having lupus basically meant the healthy …
