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Rosacea Rosacea is an inflammatory condition of the face which most often occurs in people between 30 and 60 years of age. The primary complaint of patients with rosacea is flushing, redness, and sometimes a stinging sensation of the central part of the face. This redness and flushing can be triggered by a wide variety …
Psoriasis: Dry, Scaly Skin Drugs Can Help But Not Cure Psoriasis is a common skin disease that can first appear in young adults. People with psoriasis develop sharply outlined reddened bumps (papules) mixed with rounded plaques (thick, hardened circles of skin). The skin is dry and itchy and is covered with silvery scales that easily …
Inflamed Joints Arthritis May Be a Cause Pain, swelling, stiffness, warmth and limited motion in one or more joints are the familiar symptoms of joint inflammation. Joint inflammation may be due to an infection or injury or it could be the sign of a disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis. Any inflamed joint …
Bursitis Joint Damage Must Be Avoided Bursitis and tendonitis are two painful injuries that often result from overuse of a joint or tendon, leading to inflammation, swelling and tenderness in the injured area. These conditions usually require a doctor’s examination to make certain there is no infection present. Drug therapy consists of oral anti-inflammatory drugs …
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Colitis, Crohn’s Disease Related Ulcerative colitis and Crohn ‘s disease are classified as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). They have common symptoms of abdominal pain, diarrhea with or without blood, weight loss, fever and fatigue. In more severe cases, dehydration can result and hospitalization may be necessary. The goal of treatment is to …