An Overview of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Incessant inflammation can go from discomforting to downright painful very quickly. When it occurs at the joints, it could be a sign of rheumatoid arthritis. This disease can engulf you in pain with a simple bend of the knee or
Living With Crohn’s Disease
Living with Crohn's Disease can come with challenges and uncertainty. As a patient newly diagnosed with this inflammatory bowel disease, you may be wondering how this will affect your day-to-day life. The good news is many patients living with Crohn's
A Complete Overview of Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s disease was formally identified in 1932 by its namesake, Dr. Burrill B. Crohn, and his colleagues, as chronic inflammatory bowel disease or IBD. The disease affects areas of the gastrointestinal tract spanning from the mouth to the anus, causing
Understanding Hemophilia and What to Expect
Bumps, bruises, scrapes, and cuts are inevitable, and part of everyday life. However, for those living with hemophilia, bleeding injuries are a significant concern. Hemophilia affects one in 5,000 males in the United States, according to hemophilia.org.
Classic Hemophilia: Types, Symptoms & Treatment
Clotting is necessary to stop bleeding and is essential in healing wounds. However, those with hemophilia are not able to produce the necessary levels of certain clotting factors, and therefore, experience health consequences. Hemophilia is a rare genetic disorder where
How to Manage Your Lifestyle with Immune Deficiency
An immune deficiency diagnosis can hurl you into a world of uncertainty. How will it change your lifestyle? What does this mean for your future? Although having an immune deficiency does put you at a higher risk of infection and