You have no doubt heard of lupus, but you may have a few questions about it, such as: What is lupus? Who gets lupus?…
Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis affecting approximately 10-30 percent of individuals who have psoriasis. Psoriasis is a condition that includes thickened patches…
At one time, bipolar disorder was referred to as manic depression or manic depressive disorder. It is a very serious mental illness that can…
Endometriosis is a painful disorder that affects many women during their childbearing years. It is characterized by uterine tissue- or endometrium- growing outside of…
The term arthritis is a general term that refers to inflammation of the joints. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It is…
The medical term for those painful cramps that occur either right before or even during your menstrual period is referred to as dysmenorrhea. There…
Anxiety is a broad term that describes the disorders that cause feelings of apprehension, fear, nervousness, and worry. These disorders have an effect on our…
IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, is an intestinal disorder. It is characterized by pain in the belly, bloating or cramping, and constipation or diarrhea.…
Multiple Sclerosis, also called MS is a disease where the immune system attacks the myelin sheath covering the nerves. The myelin sheath is there…
Nearly everyone will experience the pain of sore, achy muscles at some point in their lives. Muscle pain, also known as myalgia, can range…