Around 3 to 5% of the world population suffers from a widespread painful disorder called fibromyalgia. Females are affected more often than males. There are multiple tender points and other symptoms like sleep disturbances, irritable bowel syndrome, headaches and fatigue that may severely disable the patient and interfere with daily functioning affecting quality of life. For each individual the symptoms […]
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Asthma is a disease that affects your lungs. It is the most common long-term disease of children, but adults can have it too. Asthma causes repeated episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and nighttime or early morning coughing; these episodes are also known as exacerbations or attacks. The severity of exacerbations can range from mild to life-threatening. Both the frequency […]
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Systemic treatments for psoriasis in oral of injectable form are typically recommended for patients with insufficient response to topical treatments and phototherapy. Cyclosporine Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressant medication that inhibits the activity of immune cells and slows the growth of skin cells responsible for symptoms of psoriasis. It typically provides some relief within a few weeks and reaches a stable […]
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurological conditions in children, characterized by marked hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention. More than 5% of children globally suffer from ADHD. Image Credit: Photographee.eu / Shutterstock Overview of ADHD ADHD is predominantly a disorder of childhood. However, its occurrence in adolescents and young adults has been rising in the last […]
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Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder with severe motor and coordination impairments. The signs or symptoms of cerebral palsy may appear soon after birth or may take several months to become apparent. Cerebral palsy is classified into different types depending on the type of symptoms. These symptom-based classifications further indicate the parts of the brain that is affected with the […]
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Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a protein produced by the cells of the prostate gland and is found in semen, the medium that carries sperm. PSA liquefies semen and allows sperm to swim. Small amounts of PSA are detectable in the blood of males and a serum PSA level below 4 ng/mL is considered normal. However, a PSA level between 4 […]
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Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis or autoimmune thyroiditis. It is an autoimmune condition that causes inflammation of and damage to the thyroid gland. This damage eventually leads to a reduction in the production of thyroid hormones and the presentation of hypothyroidism. Although it can affect any individual, it is most common in women between the ages […]
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Treatment approaches to tendinosis include taking pain relief medication and making lifestyle changes such as adjusting posture when sitting or strengthening the joints through exercise. There are various other approaches to managing this condition and they differ depending on the severity of symptoms and which tendon is affected. Some measures people can take if they have tendinosis include: Stopping whichever […]
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Acute hemorrhagic leukoencephalitis (AHLE) is a rare form of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis that is characterized by a brief yet intense inflammation in the brain and spinal cord. This attack critically damages the myelin, a protective covering of the nerve fibers. There is poor prognosis for acute hemorrhagic leukoencephalitis because the onset of symptoms rapidly deteriorates the body, causing death in […]
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The pancreas is an organ that sits in the abdominal cavity behind the stomach and plays a role in both the digestive and endocrine system. In the endocrine system, it is responsible for producing several hormones, such as insulin, glucagon, somatostatin and pancreatic polypeptide. Additionally, its exocrine function involves the secretion of digestive enzymes that aid the digestion and absorption […]
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