Pain treatment is not same for every person and for every arthritic condition; rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are chronic conditions which may last a lifetime whereas few conditions of infectious arthritis may subside with the infection. Most types of arthritis can cause pain which can be chronic or acute. Acute pain occurs temporarily and subsides in some time but chronic pain can be mild to severe in nature and may continue for weeks,...more
Gout arthritis is the most frequently recorded medical illness throughout the history of mankind. It is a progressive disease which is believed to be caused by inherited abnormalities which hinder the body in processing uric acid. It is produced in the body when body breaks down purines which are present in many types of food which a person normally eats.The over production of uric acid or lack of body's ability to dispose uric acid causes...more
Osteoarthritis or OA is also called as degenerative arthritis as it is caused due to degradation of joints. The degradation of joints can occur because of heredity, metabolism, development and mechanical movements. These reasons can initiate the processes which result in stiffening of cartilages which exposes the bone to damage as they become less protected. The rubbing of bones with each other causes severe pain and inflammation.The initial symptoms of osteoarthritis are joint stiffness, joint pain, redness, swelling and locking and sometimes an effusion may also occur. At the very initial stage people suffer from mild pain and stiffness at the joints in the morning while getting out of bed, it is also treated as morning sickness which passes away after sometime. Such pain and stiffness is experienced even after a period of inactivity. Crackling sound while moving the joint or touching it, is also a sign of OA. People experience sharp pain in the joints and muscle spasm or contraction of ligaments. Feeling of warmth in the joints is also suggestive for OA. The pain due to OA increases in low temperature and cold areas. In most of the cases pain due to OA increase during the...more
Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic inflammatory disorder which attacks tissues, bones muscles, internal organs and synovial joints, it can cause inflammation and damage to cartilages. The exact reason of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown but auto-immune disorder plays an important role in its intensity and progression. Auto-immunity disorder causes...more
Pleural Mesothelioma is a form of cancer, which can be brought on largely by exposure to asbestos, that strikes the various layers of the pleura around the chest wall structure. A few signs include things like shortness of breath and weight loss. Yet, being exposed to asbestos does not always result in cancer. Cures for it and precisely why it...more
AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome:• Acquired means you can get infected with it;• Immune Deficiency means a weakness in the body's system that fights diseases.• Syndrome means a group of health problems that make up a disease.AIDS is caused by a virus called HIV, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. If you get infected with HIV, your body will try to fight the infection. It will make "antibodies," special molecules to fight HIV.A blood test for HIV looks for these antibodies. If you have them in your blood, it means that you have HIV infection. People who have the HIV antibodies are called "HIV-Positive."Being HIV-positive, or having HIV disease, is not the same as having AIDS. Many people are HIV-positive but don't get sick for many years. As HIV disease continues, it slowly wears down the immune system. Viruses, parasites, fungi and bacteria that usually don't cause any problems can make you very sick if your immune system is damaged.You don't actually "get" AIDS. You might get infected with HIV, and later you might develop AIDS. You can get infected with HIV from anyone who's infected, even if they don't look sick and even if they haven't...more
The lung cancer or lung cancer is a dangerous disease due to uncontrolled cell growth in lung tissue. This growth can give metastases, which are the invasion of adjacent tissue and infiltration beyond the lungs. The vast majority of primary lung...more
In the fall of 2003, Bridget Beranek, a 44-year-old wife and mother of two young girls, was gearing up for a busy holiday season filled with family functions, parties and shopping. So when she began to lose her appetite and energy, Bridget initially...more
Heartburn is that bothersome burning feeling you sometimes get within the middle of your chest after eating. Heartburn, for some people, occurs regularly, but for others is an occasional problem. Heartburn is not really associated with the heart, but...more
Cancer seems to touch many lives. When a diagnosis is given to a patient and family it very often rocks their world. Life makes a dramatic change, and includes new people, experiences and expenses. This is not an easy time, and only immediate needs...more
Do you know that 'bed sore' can be a fatal disease? If you do not treat ulcer in its early stages, then it can be really painful and cause death as well. Or, you may suffer from skin disorders, infections and hazardous diseases like ulcers as well....more
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