Psoriaticnail diseasecan also lead to progressive damage to the nails. It also shows photos of nail psoriasis so you could see what it looks like. What Causes Nail Psoriasis? Illustration by Ellen Lindner for Verywell Health Nail psoriasis is an autoimmune disease like skin psoriasis. Autoimmune means that the body’s immune system sees normal tissues as harmful and attacks them. Although the skin is the main target of psoriasis, other tissues are affected, too....
Neck arthritis is a common condition, affecting more than 85% of people over the age of 60. Spinal stenosisis a complication that happens when spinal nerves are compressed by narrowing of the spinal space. This crowding can lead to referred pain (pain felt in other parts of the body). Arman Zhenikeyev / Getty Images It can affect the ability to walk at a brisk pace and cause problems with fine motor skills....
There are two common types of perichondritis: bacterial or infectious and autoimmune. This article will focus primarily on bacterial perichondritis. Without proper and prompt treatment, perichondritis can cause a permanent cosmetic change. IAN HOOTON / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Getty Images In its beginning stages, perichondritis looks similar tocellulitis. Your healthcare provider will take a thorough history to identify any risk factors listed above and examine your ear. Perichondritis is most commonly brought on by the bacteriumStaphylococcus aureus....
Causes of Rhabdomyolysis Multiple factors have been associated with rhabdomyolysis. Fever can be present as well. How Rhabdomyolysis Affects the Kidney Rhabdomyolysis impacts kidney function in multiple ways. David Sacks / Getty Images This by itself is sometimes enough to cause a severe decline in kidney function, often calledacute kidney injury. Myoglobin is a protein found in the muscles. This could lead to kidney failure. In worst case situations, rhabdomyolysis-induced kidney failure because of myoglobinuria can lead toirreversible kidney failure requiring long-term dialysis....
This creates heartbeat irregularities that can be seen on anelectrocardiogram (ECG). Though not a serious problem on its own, RBBB may indicate an undiagnosed heart condition. It usually has no symptoms and does not require treatment except for addressing the underlying cause. Verywell / Gary Ferster This article discusses right bundle branch block. It explains what RBBB is, what may cause it, and what it may mean for your health....
Learn more about second line therapies and questions you should ask if your oncologist recommends this. This can be confusing, and example is likely the best way to describe how this works. The initial treatment used to treat a cancer after diagnosis is referred to asfirst-line treatmentor first-line therapy. tiverylucky / iStock First line treatment can include more than one treatment method. Second-line or further lines of therapy (third-line, fourth-line, seventh-line, etc....
It takes place if a dormantchickenpoxinfection suddenly reactivates. Later in life, the virus can spontaneously reactivate and cause the painful, blistering condition recognized as shingles. This photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing. Fisle / Wikimedia Commons About one in three people in the U.S. will have shingles during their lifetime. When a person gets chickenpox, their immune system will eliminate VZV from most locations of the body....
Osteoarthritiscan affect any joint in the body, including the spine. Osteoarthritis of the spine comes up whenever there is deterioration in the discs between the vertebrae. Early diagnosis and treatment help people with osteoarthritis of the spine manage their symptoms. Thomas_EyeDesign / Getty Images An accuratediagnosisis needed so appropriatetreatmentcan begin. Bone spurs orosteophytestypically develop. The surface of the facet joints is covered with articular cartilage. With cervical osteoarthritis, neck pain may radiate into the shoulder or down one of the arms....
Most of these allergic reactions represent contact dermatitis. Lightven / Getty Images What Is Sunscreen Allergy? While contact dermatitis to sunscreens is not as common ascosmetic allergies, it is not a rare condition. Lightven / Getty Images The reaction to sunscreens can occur anywhere on the body where the substance is applied. It tends to be more common in the areas of the body with the most sun exposure. This is called photo-contact dermatitis....
IUD(intrauterine unit) usage is increasing in the United States, and so are your IUD options. One of your newer IUD options is the Liletta IUD. This IUD is similar to theMirena,Kyleena, andSkylaIUDs. Courtesy The Liletta IUD is made from a soft, flexible plastic and must beinsertedby a qualified healthcare professional. How It Works Liletta helps to prevent pregnancy in several ways. One way Liletta works is by its continuous release of progestin....
However, trueallergicreactions to medications only account for about 5 to 10% of all adverse drug reactions. People can experience allergic reactions to just about any medication. A true allergy to penicillin could cause life-threatening anaphylaxis as a result. Hero Images / Getty Images For allergic reactions that involve a rash or hives, your practitioner may prescribe antihistamines and/or topical corticosteroids. Some of these are available over-the-counter, and others may be given by prescription only....
The tarsal bones of the foot are important for stability and movement. These bones can become injured in some types of trauma, causingfoot pain. Overview Your tarsal bones are located in therearfoot(also called hindfoot) andmidfootareas of your foot. SCIEPRO / Getty Images These bones are also known collectively as the tarsus. The tarsus meets the ankle joint above, which connects to thetibiaandfibulabones of the leg. Pronation, supination, and overpronation can affect the way you walk in many ways....
This test can provide information that may be useful in distinguishing different types ofthyroidproblems. As a result of these issues, it is used primarily as a research tool. The test also has limited availability as a diagnostic test for thyroid disease outside the United States. Laura Porter / Verywell Laura Porter / Verywell Purpose of Test Thyroid hormone production requires many steps. TRH prompts your brain’s pituitary gland to release thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)....
