A rheumatologist is a physician with specialized training in rheumatology. This medical specialty deals with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions in patients of all ages. What does a rheumatologist do? Rheumatologists diagnose and manage a wide range of conditions which include inflammatory disorders affecting joints and muscles, connective tissue diseases which involve joints as well as other […]
Understanding Summer Allergies: Causes, Symptoms & More
A brief on summer allergies: During the long, sunny summer days, more people head outside to garden, entertain in the backyard, and go camping, hiking, and biking. Mold and ragweed pollen, two common allergens, are also active this time of year. Summer is a high allergy season for some people because we spend more time […]
Excessive sweating – just heat or an underlying condition
Sweating is common. It’s the body’s way of cooling down after becoming overheated from exercise or a hot environment. It could also be a result of being nervous or afraid. If you find yourself sweating excessively even when you are not active or hot, you may have hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating. Excessive sweating can be […]
PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS
Psoriatic arthritis is a type of inflammatory arthritis which is seen in patients with skin psoriasis. Who gets it? About 20-40% of patients with skin psoriasis can develop arthritis. While most patients develop joint pains after the onset of skin disease, some may develop arthritis as the first manifestation. Some patients with a family history […]
Tobacco and Declining Respiratory Health
Tobacco in the form of cigarettes or any other means is dangerous for your respiratory system. Tobacco can cause permanent damage to the lungs and can lead to cancer. According to reports, In the US, every year, more than 480,000 people are killed due to smoking related diseases. If you are a regular tobacco user […]