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
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
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
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
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, often shortened to “lupus,” is an autoimmune disorder in which the body’s natural defense systems become dysfunctional and begin to attack healthy tissue, instead of bacteria and viruses that are their normal targets. As a result, the individual’s body is subject to widespread inflammation and a variety of symptoms, some of which … Read more
7 Symptoms of Peroneal Nerve Damage It’s not that common to experience weakness or difficulty in walking. Maybe you have less feeling in your legs or feet. You might experience difficulties in walking. You might start tripping over your feet. If your discomfort and symptoms continue, you’ll probably go to your primary care physician for … Read more
Sometimes referred to as juvenile diabetes, type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a less common form of diabetes. It’s also referred to as insulin-dependent diabetes since the condition occurs when the pancreas stops producing insulin, which is a hormone the body naturally produces to control blood sugar levels. While there is no cure for this autoimmune disease, it … Read more
Gestational diabetes is a condition pregnancy can induce in women which causes high blood sugar. This high blood sugar can contribute to potential health issues for both the mother and the baby. According to the Centers for Disease Control, diabetes affects between two and ten percent of pregnancies in the United States per year. How is … Read more