Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) belongs to a class of drugs known as alkylating agents, which have been used totreat some types of cancer. It is also considered an immunosuppressant—a medicine that can decrease theimmune response
read moreYour heel pain is caused by a traction injury with some inflammation of the tissues of the heel and the underside of the foot. Usually patients have a flat foot, i.e. loss of the instep (long arch of the foot). The treatment is aimed at relieving your p
read moreIf your knee is severely damaged by arthritis or injury, it may be hard for you to perform simple activities, such as walking or climbing stairs. You may even begin to feel pain while you are sitting or lying down.
read moreSteroid Education Sheet Steroids are used to reduce or prevent inflammation and decrease immune responses.They also can be used to treat some cancers.How to take steroids:*Take with food to avoid stomach upset.*Take in the morning to coincide with the bod
read moreWhat is cutaneous polyarteritis nodosa? Cutaneous polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is a rare form of vasculitis(in ammation of blood vessels) that involves smalland medium-sized arteries of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue i.e. the deeper layers of the skin.
read moreCarpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome is possibly the most common nerve disorder experienced today. It affects 4 – 10 million Americans and is usually very treatable. Middleaged to older individuals are more likely to develop the syndrome than
read moreBPPV is a common cause of dizziness. It occurs in people of all ages but is more common in middle-aged and elderly people. It causes short bursts of intense dizziness when the body or head is placed in certain positions such as lying on one side in bed or
read moreBariatric surgery Overview Gastric bypass and other weight-loss surgeries make changes to your digestive system to help you lose weight by limiting how much you can eat or by reducing the absorption of nutrients, or both. Gastric bypass and other weight-l
read moreBaker’s cyst Overview A Baker’s cyst is a fluid-filled cyst that causes a bulge and a feeling of tightness behind your knee. The pain can get worse when you fully flex or extend your knee or when you’re active. A Baker’s cyst, also
read moreARTHRITIS AND JOINT PAIN Arthritis, or inflammation (pain with swelling) of the joints, is the most common extraintestinal complication of IBD. It may affect as many as 30% of people with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Although arthritis is typi
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