Thyroid Problems
The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland that is located beneath the neck. It produces hormones that regulate the rate of functioning of many body[…]
The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland that is located beneath the neck. It produces hormones that regulate the rate of functioning of many body[…]
A stroke, or cerebrovascular accident (“CVA”) is a disruption of blood supply to the brain that causes a rapid loss of brain function. This can[…]
Swollen legs or edema in the lower extremities can be caused by any number of conditions including heart failure, kidney disease, chronic venous insufficiency and injuries. […]
Sleep disorders such as sleep apnea are conditions that cause disruption in normal sleep patterns. A person with sleep apnea for instance might suffer from[…]
Skin conditions can have a number of causes and can range from mild to severe. Eczema, sometimes referred to as atopic dermatitis, is s common cause[…]
Sickle-cell disease (“SCD”), sometimes call sickle-cell anemia, is a hereditary disorder that causes the red cells of the blood to have a sickle shape. This[…]
Epilepsy is a neurological condition that causes seizures. Seizures are abnormal brain activity that causes physical or mental symptoms that can vary greatly depending on[…]
Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine. It is usually congenital, in other words, people are usually born with it. Typically, scoliosis is not[…]
Sarcoidosis is a syndrome, thought to be an autoimmune condition although its causes are unknown, that causes collections of inflammatory cells in the organs of[…]
Rheumatoid arthritis (“RA”) is an inflammatory autoimmune condition typically characterized by inflammation of the joints. Fortunately, improvements in treatment in recent years have resulted in relief[…]