There has been an increase in knee arthritis in places like the United States, among children and adults. It has become very common and many people suffer from acute or major joint pain. Treating arthritis can be quite simple if you put time and effort into it, but it can also mean a slight lifestyle … Read more
Fibromyalgia, a chronic illness that causes severe muscle pain and fatigue, inflicts suffering on millions worldwide each year. This mysterious disorder often leaves patients confused about what they are experiencing, and wondering what lifestyle choices and treatment options are available to them. Even with the help of a health care provider, books can provide valuable … Read more
Many people throughout the world have dealt with swollen ankles. These swollen ankles are a nuisance, to say the least. It is important to note that swollen ankles are not often a disease, but they are often considered an underlying issue of something else wrong when this happens. There are several causes of swollen ankles. … Read more
Some people describe it as a twitch, a flutter or even a spasm they feel deep in their chest. Sometimes so deep the concern could be a heart condition or worse a heart attack. That thought alone can give a person an anxiety attack, another cause for the sudden sensation of a twitch or flutter felt … Read more
What is Costoclavicular Passage? Costoclavicular passage is a triangular area found between shoulder and the neck more specifically in the thoracic outlet and formed by the clavicle, the first rib and scapula. The neurovascular bundle is present in the space and at high risk of compression. What is Costoclavicular Syndrome? Costoclavicular syndrome is also referred … Read more
What is Pin and Needle Like Sensation? Pin and needle-like sensation all over the body or in local areas are termed as paresthesia of skin or altered sensation. It is painless but may cause numbness and itching in arms or legs or toes or feet. The sensation is really unpleasant and abnormal in that part … Read more
Pregnancy is a cycle that demands a lot from your body especially in the first three months. The high hormone levels can cause all manner of symptoms including nausea, fatigue, mood swings and sleepiness. When one is suffering from fibromyalgia also known as fibrositis, the symptoms may be more pronounced. In fact, some women suffering … Read more
What is an Esophagus? Esophagus or the food pipe or the gullet is an organ of digestive system found in vertebrates. It is a pipe like structure that connects mouth to the stomach. It a passage that allows the chewed food to reach the stomach for proper digestion. What is Jackhammer Esophagus? Esophageal spasm is … Read more
Multiple sclerosis and its treatment options What is multiple sclerosis? Multiple Sclerosis also referred to as MS is a disabling disease that needs immediate attention once it’s discovered. How would you know that you have MS? Well, lets briefly define what MS is a bit further. MS is a disease that attacks the spinal chord … Read more
Detecting Silent Lupus Signs Early On Systemic lupus erythematosus is the most common form of lupus and often appears in the form of early symptoms of fatigue and achiness before being diagnosed. Lupus is an autoimmune disorder that causes the body to attack itself. Though there are common symptoms amongst lupus patients, symptoms do vary … Read more