Bones are the structural framework of the human body. Like all the other body parts, bones are also in a constant cycle of renewal. The condition of our bone is measured by its density. When we are at the age of 25-30, our bone density will be at the peak. When we move towards the […]
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a commonly found form of arthritis, can create a wide range of symptoms in the human body. This autoimmune disorder primarily affects your joints and when it gets worse, it can affect other body systems including eyes, heart, skin, lungs, and blood vessels. RA tends to affect the lining of your joints […]
Medicines are usually involved in the treatment of a chronic inflammation-related condition such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, or ankylosing spondylitis. Your doctor is likely to prescribe a steroid such as prednisone, besides disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs and biological medications to manage rheumatology symptoms and ward off joint damage. Many wonder what prednisone is and what […]
Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) patients who smoke and have low-level education or belong to the working class, are likelier to develop sacroiliac, as per a recent study. Sacroiliac is a form of joint inflammation. Here, we will look at the study featured in the journal ‘Arthritis & Rheumatology’ and the findings of it. The Study In […]
Bone strength and density are linked to a host of genetical and lifestyle habits. Apart from this, medical conditions also affect the way bones grow and age. Bone strength and density increase as we age, up to the age of 35. After reaching this ‘peak’, it holds out steadily for most of your mid-adulthood. After […]
According to reports from the American College of Rheumatology, around 7 million people in the United States are suffering from different forms of rheumatic disease. Among them, 300,000 are children. Usually, rheumatic diseases are autoimmune or inflammatory in nature. These diseases mainly affect the joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones. Joint pain, swellings on the […]
Back pain is one of the most common health ailments plaguing anyone beyond their 20s. The susceptibility for back pain has increased ever, credits to most of the college graduates who land a white-collar job, with hours after hours sitting on the desk, jabbing away at the keyboard and making a mess of their back. […]
Rheumatic diseases are autoimmune and inflammatory conditions that affect different parts of your body. More than 7 million people in the United States are suffering from different types of rheumatic diseases. Mainly, rheumatic diseases affect your muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons, and bones. Rheumatism Causes The exact cause of rheumatic diseases is still unknown. Many scientists […]