Category: Rheumatology

Sjogren’s Syndrome: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Jun , 11 , 2018 Healthsoul Rheumatology Sjogren’s Syndrome 0 comments

This is an autoimmune disease, where the body’s immune system attacks various glands in the body, predominantly, the salivary glands and tear glands, cause dry mouth and eyes. The condition affects females more than males, most commonly middle-aged women. The…

10 Jun

Fibromyalgia: Causes, Symptoms, Tests, Treatment

Jun , 10 , 2018 Healthsoul Rheumatology Fibromyalgia 0 comments

Fibromyalgia is a syndrome of severe bodily pain associated with several psychological symptoms. This is fairly common with a prevalence of 2-5% and a female predominance. The condition is a challenging one to face as it is chronic and difficult…

08 Jun

Raynaud’s Phenomenon: Causes and Treatment

Jun , 08 , 2018 Healthsoul Rheumatology Raynaud's phenomenon 0 comments

Raynaud phenomenon (RP) is a condition in which exposure to cold temperature or emotional stress induces a change in the color of the fingers and toes. It occurs because of an exaggerated constriction of the blood vessels in the hands…

08 Jun

Scleroderma: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Jun , 08 , 2018 Healthsoul Rheumatology Scleroderma 0 comments

Scleroderma or systemic sclerosis is a disease in which the skin, blood vessels, and multiple other organs are affected by excessive fibrosis. This is an autoimmune disease, in which the body’s immune system attacks itself. Systemic sclerosis is relatively rare…

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29 Mar

Rheumatic Diseases – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Mar , 29 , 2018 Healthsoul Rheumatology Rheumatic heart disease 0 comments

What Are Rheumatic Diseases? Rheumatic diseases are diseases that attack the joints, bones, muscles, and organs in the body. They are considered to be autoimmune and inflammatory diseases that trigger the body to attack itself. These types of diseases are…

27 Mar

Polymyositis – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Mar , 27 , 2018 Healthsoul Rheumatology Polymyositis 0 comments

Polymyositis is an inflammatory disease that affects the muscles and surrounding tissues, including blood vessels. It is a rare autoimmune disease, with an annual incidence of 8 per million. It can affect children but normally manifests in adults over the…

19 Mar

What is Arthritis: Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Mar , 19 , 2018 Healthsoul Rheumatology Arthritis 0 comments

Arthritis is the 5th leading cause of disability worldwide. According to CDC and clinical studies, approximately 130 million people will be affected by arthritis globally by 2050. In the USA currently, there are more than 50 million people with arthritis…

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19 Mar

Rheumatoid Arthritis – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Mar , 19 , 2018 Healthsoul Healthcare, Rheumatology Rheumatoid Arthritis 0 comments

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common type of autoimmune arthritis and affects 1% of the world population. RA is characterized by pain, stiffness, and swelling of the joints, especially the small joints in the hands and feet. It can…

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