Lupus is a condition that shows up as an issue with the immune system. This issue results in an attack on healthy cells and tissue in the body, which can lead to damage to the joints, skin, heart, lungs, kidneys and even the brain. Lupus is more common in women […]
Restless Leg Syndrome is a condition that occurs when there are throbbing sensations in the legs, causing the person to move continually and usually uncontrollably while trying to sleep. These feelings are called paresthesias and are the result of a neurological disorder. Sleep deprivation as a result of this condition […]
Psoriatic arthritis is characterized by inflammation of both the skin as well as the joints. It is a chronic condition that presently affects about 2 percent of the population of Caucasians in the United States. It is identified by telltale red raised patches of skin that are usually scaly and […]
At some time in their life, everyone experiences bloating and gas on their stomachs. It can come from eating certain foods, from being sick with the flu, especially the stomach flu, or simply from needing to defecate. Stomach pain from having gas and bloating can range from mild to severe, […]
Fibromyalgia is a very common condition that is marked by widespread pain with tenderness and other arthritic type conditions. The word “fibro” is from Latin and means fibrous tissue and myo is Greek for muscle. Algia or pain refers to the fact that the condition affects the muscles. While it’s […]
Often the first symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome are ignored by people because they are associated with other medical causes. Some of the most common symptoms involve a tingling or numbness of your hands or wrists. This can go on for months before sharp pains shoot from your wrist and […]
