Category: Conditions
Salmonella (Salmonellosis): Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
What is Salmonellosis? Salmonellosis, also called “salmonella poisoning” or “salmonella” for short, occurs when someone ingests salmonella…
Raynaud’s Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
What is Raynaud’s Syndrome? Raynaud’s syndrome, Raynaud’s disease, Raynaud’s phenomenon or just Raynaud’s is a disease of…
Polymyalgia Rheumatica: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
What is Polymyalgia Rheumatica? Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is the most common inflammatory rheumatic disease that effects the…
Peritonitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
What is Peritonitis? Peritonitis refers to an inflammation of the peritoneum. The peritoneum is the tissue that…
Paget’s Disease: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
What is Paget’s Disease? Paget’s disease was first discovered by Sir James Paget in 1877 (x). It’s…
Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS): Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
What is Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS)? Lou Gehrig’s disease, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), is…
Kyphosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
What is Kyphosis? The spine curves naturally, and the purpose of the curve is to absorb shock….
Kidney Stones: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
What are Kidney Stones? Kidney stones are not actual stones, but if you’ve ever passed one, it…
Horton’s Disease: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
What is Horton’s Disease? Horton’s disease, or ‘giant cell arteritis’ and ‘temporal arteritis,’ is an inflammation of…
Hives: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
What are Hives? Many things can cause itchy skin, including rough fabrics and dry skin, but hives…