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 …
Over 85 million Americans have high blood pressure. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension or HBP, usually has no symptoms but can increase your risk for developing heart disease and stroke. Obesity, smoking, heavy drinking, and family history are all determining factors for developing hypertension. Managing HBP can be difficult all year round, but …
Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis affecting around 2 million American women and 6 million American men. Gout is caused by high levels of uric acid in the bloodstream. The acid then forms crystals in joints causing sudden and severe episodes of pain, swelling, tenderness, and redness known as gout attacks. The affected joints …
Otherwise known as the “wear and tear” arthritis, osteoarthritis(OA) is the most common form of arthritis affecting over 27 million Americans. It occurs when the cartilage (flexible, protective tissue on the ends of bones) wears down resulting in joint pain and stiffness. OA can occur in any joint, but is most common in weight-bearing joints, …
Rheumatoid Arthritis(RA) is an autoimmune disorder that occurs when your body’s immune system attacks your own tissues. It is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect many joints, causing painful swelling and joint deformities. However, RA can impact other areas of the body as well, like the eyes. Around 30-40 percent of people suffering 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 …
