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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
