Category: Rheumatology

Joint Injections: All You Need To Know

Dec , 23 , 2021 Healthsoul Rheumatology Knee Pain, Knees Injection 0 comments

Joint pains can have significant effects on anyone. If you have pain in your knees, it’s difficult for you to continue carrying out your daily activities with ease. Apart from pain, joint problems can cause depression or even frustrations. Once…

01 Mar

Is Febuxostat Safe for Patients with Gout?

Mar , 01 , 2021 Healthsoul Rheumatology Gout, Therapy 0 comments

There are certain medications used to treat patients with gout. Two of these urate-lowering therapies are febuxostat and allopurinol. However, questions have been raised about febuxostat, specifically its cardiovascular safety when used long-term. The European Medicines Agency considered these concerns…

12 Jan

When Should You See a Doctor for Knee Pain?

Jan , 12 , 2021 Healthsoul Rheumatology Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis, Pain Management 0 comments

Knees are one of the most common parts of the body to be injured. They are usually a result of twisting, bending, or a blow to the knee from falls, accidents, and sports injuries, even some diseases and cancers can…

03 Dec

Tips to Help You Manage Your Fibromyalgia

Dec , 03 , 2020 Healthsoul Rheumatology Fibromyalgia 0 comments

Anyone with fibromyalgia knows how debilitating the condition can be. Fibromyalgia causes chronic body pain that can interfere with one’s daily life. While this is the most prominent symptom, the condition also causes many other problems. Patients suffer from memory…

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10 Nov

3 Things To Look Out for With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Nov , 10 , 2020 Nyaka Mwanza Rheumatology Rheumatoid Arthritis 0 comments

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, inflammatory, autoimmune condition. RA causes the body’s immune system to mistakenly attack the joints in the same way it would attack invading viruses, bacteria, and other infectious agents. RA can result in joint pain,…

30 Oct

Fibromyalgia: Trigger Points and Exercise

Oct , 30 , 2019 Healthsoul Rheumatology Fibromyalgia 0 comments

Living with fibromyalgia, which can be a long-lasting or chronic medical condition, can sometimes be a challenge. Muscle pain and fatigue can make it quite difficult to participate in activities you once enjoyed, and up to four million patients in…

21 Oct

Blood Test to Diagnose Fibromyalgia

Oct , 21 , 2019 Healthsoul Rheumatology Fibromyalgia 0 comments

Though fairly well-known, fibromyalgia is one of the most misunderstood physical afflictions we see today. Many people only understand it as general, nondescript muscle pain. In fact, it’s often looked at by some as a catch-all phrase for unexplained pain,…

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08 Apr

Lupus and Mental Health

Apr , 08 , 2019 Healthsoul Rheumatology Lupus (Systemic Lupus) 0 comments

Lupus erythematosus is caused by a hyperactive immune system which attacks healthy tissues in the body. There are several types of lupus but systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) accounts for about 70% of all cases. In cases of systemic lupus, the…

18 Oct

Bursitis: Symptoms and Treatment

Oct , 18 , 2018 Healthsoul Rheumatology Bursitis 0 comments

Bursitis is a medical condition that affects the space between your joints. It occurs when the cushions between your joints, called bursae, become inflamed and swollen. In total, your body has more than 150 bursae, and they’re designed to help…

15 Oct

Joint Aspiration: Indications and Complication

Oct , 15 , 2018 Healthsoul Rheumatology Joint aspiration 0 comments

Joint aspiration is a diagnostic and therapeutic procedure used for removal of fluid around or inside a joint with the help of a syringe and needle. The process of aspiration can be guided with the help of ultrasonography or fluoroscopy.…

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