Fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal disorder that causes widespread pain all over the body. Cases of fibromyalgia can range from mild to severe. Thus, recognizing and treating this condition early is very important. According to CDC, about 4 million adults in the US are living with fibromyalgia, making it a common disease. Here are some of Read More
Your joints play an important role in daily activities. While healthy joints support your movements, hurt joints may prevent you from physical acts. If your joints become inflamed, it results in uncomfortable sitting, walking, and holding sensations. Understanding the signs of inflammation in joints is important for you to get treatment right away and avoid Read More
Up to 1.5 million Americans are living with lupus and 90 percent of them are women. Lupus can be very difficult to diagnose and there is no single test for it. This is because symptoms tend to come and go in flares, which is very hard to pinpoint. Often, lupus causes rashes, joint pain, fatigue Read More
Autoimmune diseases occur when your immune system begins attacking its own healthy tissues. Symptoms of the diseases can vary from each individual. But there’s one symptom which many autoimmune diseases have: weight changes. Almost people with diseases will suffer from weight gain or weight loss. If your weight suddenly goes up or down without reasons, Read More
Can a child have lupus? The answer is yes. For more information, read the following article- lupus in children. Some children can have lupus and experience mild, moderate or severe symptoms. Lupus is not a contagious disease. However, children born to mothers with the disease can have 5 to 13 percent chances of getting it. Read More
Body aches result from many conditions. A cold and flu, stress, an autoimmune disease or even an STD may lead to your body aches. Sometimes, they can be caused by your daily activities, especially if you walk, stand, or work out for a long time. You may need rest or receive treatment to ease the Read More
Joint pain is a common health problem that can affect people of all ages. It has a variety of causes and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is to blame. Conditions such as lupus, gout and fibromyalgia can also cause joint pain that look like RA. To get the right treatment, it’s important to rule out the look-alikes. Read More
Autoimmune diseases occur when your immune system mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissues. The diseases are very devastating for those who live with them. Although both men and women have chances of developing diseases, women are more likely to have autoimmune diseases than men. What’re the reasons? Keep reading the article to understand. Why Are Read More
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect the skin in many ways. Symptoms can be mild, moderate or severe, depending on every person. Skin rash is one of the most common symptoms of lupus. It occurs anywhere on your body and can get worse if left untreated. This article will talk in detail Read More
Your autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells. Instead of invading germs and viruses, the abnormal immune system damages healthy tissues causing your disease. Commonly, autoimmune diseases can affect everyone from the nerves to joints. But with more than 80 types of autoimmune illnesses, it’s hard to identify all possible impacts Read More
