Gout is a common but very painful form of arthritis that is marked by inflammation in various joints, most often in the big toe, ankles, in the knees or in other toe joints. By its nature, gout comes in the form of flare-ups that recede...
An aneurysm can occur in various places in your body, but they are generally divided among thoracic aneurysms, which occur in the chest, and abdominal aneurysms, which occur below the chest. These occur in your aorta, which is the large artery that feeds both your...
Fall is around the corner and it's time to go outside and do yard work. You may need to trim trees, mow the lawn and rake the leaves. However, it is important to stay safe while doing these since yard work carries the risk of...
Asthma is an intermittent disorder that is primarily associated with children and teenagers, as some people age-out of the symptoms. The condition is marked by what is known as asthma attacks, which include an onset of shortness of breath that is often accompanied by coughing,...
With global warming pushing regional temperatures to unprecedented highs, the possibility of heat-related health concerns will become more and more prevalent for the foreseeable future. Whatever the cause or trends, however, heat stroke can be a very serious and debilitating condition, much more of a...
Ankle fractures are a common injury associated with some of the rougher and tumble sports that people enjoy, including rugby, football, soccer, skiing, and baseball. But ankle fractures are possible from stepping oddly on a stone and having your ankle turn suddenly. Simply slipping and...
With summer right around the corner, it is time to review the topic of skin cancer and how to protect yourself from getting this illness, which is the most common form of cancer in the United States. And, while the most dangerous of three times...
Sciatica usually appears as radiating, shooting pain in the back and one of the legs. The pain often begins in the lower back or buttocks and radiates down the back of one leg. The level of Sciatica pain may vary from a mild ache to an...
Tennis elbow is an overuse injury that strikes many tennis players who look forward to a summer on the courts, then find their arm becomes distressingly painful after too much tennis. Once this condition develops, it can be painful to swing a racquet through the...
There are several conditions that are commonly called “runner’s knee,” which is quickly assumed to be an overuse injury suffered by marathon runners or other track and field athletes. However, there are several conditions that cause knee pain and not all of them are triggered...