Psoriatic arthritis is a form of inflammatory arthritis that affects some people who have psoriasis. Psoriasis is marked by scaly, red patches that are often painful and may be itchy. Most people are diagnosed with psoriasis first and are later diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis; however, joint problems can begin for some before the skin lesions …
Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic type of inflammatory arthritis that occurs in some people with psoriasis. It can affect any joint in the body and can cause nail changes and overall fatigue. Many people with the condition often experience morning stiffness. Psoriatic Arthritis can affect all ages but is most common in those between the …
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 …
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: …
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 …
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 …
