Facts you should know about lupus A butterfly rash is a sign of lupus. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease. SLE is characterized by the production of unusual antibodies in the blood. The cause(s) of systemic lupus erythematosus is (are) unknown, however, heredity, viruses, ultraviolet light, and drugs all may play some...
Facts you should know about a sinus infection (sinusitis) Sinus pressure is a symptom of a sinus infection. The majority of sinus infections are not considered contagious Symptoms of sinus infections may include: A yellowish-greenish nasal discharge that may have an odor bad breath Puffiness around the eyes Headaches Pressure in the sinuses Coughing Fatigue...
Chronic pain facts* *Chronic pain facts by John P. Cunha, DO, FACOE Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience. Acute pain results from disease, inflammation, or injury to tissues and comes on suddenly. The cause of acute pain can usually be diagnosed and treated, and the pain is confined to a given period of...
Diabetic ketoacidosis facts Share Your Story High ketone levels in the blood is life-threatening. Diabetic ketoacidosis is a life-threatening complication of type 1 diabetes (though rare, it can occur in people with type 2 diabetes) that occurs when the body produces high levels of ketones due to lack of insulin. Diabetic ketoacidosis occurs when the...
Menstrual cramps definition and facts Menstrual cramps are pains in the abdomen and pelvic areas that can be experienced by a woman because of a menstrual period. Menstrual cramps are periodic abdominal and pelvic pains experienced by women. More than half of all menstruating women have cramps. The cramps are severe in at least one...
Facts you should know about plant thorn arthritis Pathology photo showing multinucleated giant cell granulomatous reaction (triangle point), synovial hyperplasia, fibrosis, and adjacent foreign vegetable matter (arrow with thorn fragments) with hematoxylin and eosin stain (H&E stain). Kindly provided by Xiaohui (Sheila) Zhao, MD, PhD, of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of...
Fungal infections that can occur in people with COVID-19 are often caused by breathing in fungi in the air or on contaminated objects such as masks. As the world rolls up its sleeves to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, new challenges are emerging day by day. One of those challenges is that bacterial and fungal infections...
Can psoriasis go away? Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory condition that has no definite cure, but its symptoms can be managed with proper treatment. Psoriasis is a skin disease that develops due to changes in genetic makeup, and most often, it is passed from your parents (hereditary). It may also occur due to changes in...
What are bedbugs and lice? What are their main differences? Share Your Story Symptoms of bedbug bites include red, itchy bite marks on the face, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, and back. What are bedbugs? The common bed bug (Cimex lectularius) is considered a public health pest, but bedbugs do not transmit or spread disease. bedbugs...
Can diverticulitis go away on its own? Diverticulitis can go away, but it should be evaluated by your doctor. Yes, an attack of uncomplicated diverticulitis can go away on its own. However, you must visit your doctor for a thorough evaluation of the episode. Most attacks of uncomplicated diverticulitis are not life-threatening and usually resolve...