Some cancers, like lymphoma, don’t get much attention or awareness. Yet lymphoma is an equally concerning type of cancer – it affects the lymphatic system, or the body’s immune system. More importantly, lymphoma can affect organs throughout the entire body.

Arthritis literally means “inflammation of the joints”. The term describes nearly 200 conditions affecting the joints, tissues surrounding the joints, and other connective tissues. You can learn all about arthritis with a search online right now. Arthritis is considered a rheumatic condition. The two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis […]

Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by widespread pain and tenderness in the muscles and associated soft tissues. It may be accompanied by sleep disturbances, fatigue, and memory and mood issues. Although fibromyalgia can affect patients of either sex and at any age, it most commonly presents itself in young or middle-aged women.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease of unknown cause. RA not only affects your joints but also affects a wide variety of body systems, including the skin, eyes, lungs, blood, nerves, and heart. RA affects just over 1.3 million Americans — approximately 0.6 percent of the population — and approximately one percent of the world’s population.

For many children, childhood is full of aches and pains. Most children’s bumps and bruises can be attributed to an energetic gym class, or a too-rough tussle with the family dog. However, there are some aches and pains that should raise alarm bells. Today we’re going to delve into whether your child’s joint pain means that they could be vulnerable for juvenile arthritis, and what you can do to help.

Your doctor will want to do a number of tests before confirming your diagnosis. Some common symptoms of MS include vision problems, muscle weakness, involuntary spasms, fatigue, dizziness, and bladder dysfunction. Many of the diseases that MS is often confused with can be ruled out with a simple blood test, while others require biopsies or an MRI.