Lupus is often times referred to as an “invisible illness” because many of the symptoms can’t be “seen.” This however does not make lupus any less real or painful for those affected. Just because those suffering from lupus may not “look” sick, they may in fact feel very sick. Lupus is associated with symptoms like …
February is American Heart Month. It’s a time to remind us to focus on the importance of heart health and encourage our friends and families to do the same. Cardiovascular diseases claim 2,300 Americans each day. The heart does more work than any other physical muscle in the body, pumping over 2,000 gallons of blood …
Psoriatic arthritis affects nearly 30 percent of people living with psoriasis. The inflammatory arthritis is marked by joint pain and stiffness, and can also lead to other changes in the body like fatigue, swelling, and changes in fingernails. The autoimmune disease can affect anyone, but most people initially develop symptoms between the ages of 30 …
Sjogren’s syndrome affects more than 4,000,000 Americans making it one of the most prevalent autoimmune diseases. Almost ninety percent of people affected by Sjogren’s are women. The most common symptoms associated with Sjogren’s syndrome are dry mouth and eyes, joint pain, and fatigue. Other organs like the kidneys, liver, and lungs can also be affected. …
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension or HBP, happens when blood moves through your arteries at a higher pressure than normal. Many people with high blood pressure don’t have any symptoms, but those who do, typically do so after blood pressure has reached a dangerously high level over time. Keep reading to find out …
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder that occurs when your body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. RA affects the lining of the joints causing pain and swelling that may eventually lead to joint deformities and bone erosion. Many people with RA experience symptoms in parts of the body unrelated to joints such as: …
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension or HBP, occurs when the force of blood pushing against the walls of blood vessels (arteries), as your heart pumps blood, is consistently too high. We are able to gauge blood pressure by taking a blood pressure reading. Blood pressure readings are written like a fraction with one …
Atopic Dermatitis, or eczema, causes a red skin rash that leaves skin itchy and dry. The patchy rash most commonly occurs on the arms and behind the knees, but can appear anywhere. Winter is often dreaded by eczema sufferers as dry air and harsh temperatures can trigger an eczema flare. While eczema flare-ups are common …
Surviving the holiday season can be a stressful task on its own. When you add gout to the mix, it certainly kicks things up a notch. The pain the accompanies a gout attack can be excruciating. Redness, swelling, and inflammation in the affected joints are all symptoms you may experience. While the big toe is …
You’ve probably heard of the chronic autoimmune disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, or RA. The inflammatory disorder affects joint linings causing painful swelling, and can even cause joint deformities over time. RA can also affect many structures aside from joints including the skin, eyes, heart, kidneys, and nerve tissue. Signs and symptoms may vary and can even …