Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Knee: What to Expect
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory disease leading to swollen, painful knees. RA is also a chronic condition, progressing through stages of worsening joint damage, increasing pain, and eventually, difficulty walking.
7 Effective Stretches To Ease Tailbone Pain During Pregnancy
The tailbone pain, coccyx pain, or prenatal lower back pain, also known as coccydynia, is a sharp or dull pain at the end of the spine. If the pain is severe, it is called ‘bruised tailbone.’ Some pregnant women might experience this pain due to various reasons. Although there is no cure for this pain, some simple stretching exercises could help in reducing the pain to some extent.
What Having Hyperuricemia (High Uric Acid Levels) Means for Your Health
Uric acid is a waste product found in urine. If your body makes too much or doesn't eliminate enough of it, uric acid levels can become too high—a condition known as hyperuricemia. High uric acid levels can lead to symptoms and eventually conditions like gout and kidney disease.
Understanding the ANA Blood Test (Antinuclear Antibody Test)
An ANA blood test (antinuclear antibody test) is usually performed on a blood sample as part of the diagnostic process for certain autoimmune diseases.1 It is usually ordered along with other blood tests, such as CBC and ESR—and all of the results are considered together.
Adopting a healthier lifestyle could help manage lower back pain
Low back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide with many treatments, such as medication, often failing to provide lasting relief. Researchers from the University of Sydney's Center for Rural Health have uncovered a possible solution.
