Osteoarthritis (also known as OA) is a common joint disease that most often affects middleage to elderly people. It is commonly referred to as “wear and tear” of the joints, but we now know that OA is a disease of the entire joint, involving
read moreThe knee joint is where the thigh and shin bones meet. The end of each bone is covered with cartilage, which allows the ends of the bones to move against each other almost without friction. The knee joint has two extra pieces of cartilage called menisci,
read moreThe following exercises should be started gently and increased gradually, and you should not try to push hard to get rid of pain. A little discomfort is common when starting a new activity or exercise, especially if you have not been active for some time,
read moreFibromyalgia is a common health problem that causes widespread pain and tenderness (sensitivity to touch). The pain and tenderness tend to come and go, and move about the body. Most often, people with this chronic (longterm) illness are fatigued (very t
read moreDear Patients, It has come to our notice recently from reports by the FDA (USA) and Drug controller (India) there is a problem with a medication called Ranitidine or RANTAC. A molecule called NDMA has been found to be present in many batches of the medici
read more– Do NOT assume that arthritis causes only pain in the joints (it can involve internal organs as well) All types of arthritis are usually associated with pain in the joints. However some types of arthritis can be quite severe and cause permanent dam
read moreRheumatoid arthritis can be a disabling disease which causes a lot of pain. It can hamper a patient from doing their daily tasks as well. Patients feel useless and dependent on others. This can cause a loss of self esteem . There are many good medications
read moreWe are always so scared and worried that children should not catch infections. Once children are grown up into adults we are usually much less concerned. However, some adults particularly those with rheumatological or immunological conditions or elderly p
read moreMany among us would have heard scary stories about using steroids.This includes the neighbourhood aunty who says that she knows someone who had kidney failure due to steroids, to your family doctor who frets and worries when he hears that you have been st
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