Peripheral neuropathy is a disorder of the nerves that carry impulses out of the brain and spinal cord to the body organs. Some cases of neuropathy such as neuropathy of hyperglycemia (diabetes mellitus type II) may improve with rigorous blood sugar control and insulin. Neuropathy in the kidney may improve to some extent with dialysis …

Juvenile arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the joints, causing swelling, inflammation, pain, and tenderness Juvenile arthritis (JA) has a high mortality rate and life expectancy for people with the condition may be reduced by as much as 10 years. JA is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects about 300,000 children in the United States under the age …

Episodic migraines are more common than chronic migraines Episodic migraines are characterized by 1-14 migraine headaches per month and are fairly common, affecting about 14% of the population.  Episodic migraines are more common than chronic migraines, which occur 15 days per month continuously for 3 consecutive months or more. What is an episodic migraine? Migraine is a chronic, debilitating condition …

While hemiplegic migraine symptoms are typically temporary, they can sometimes cause lasting problems and even death In rare cases, hemiplegic migraine can cause permanent brain damage, infarction, intellectual disability, and cardiovascular events that increase the risk of death. What is a hemiplegic migraine? Hemiplegic migraine is a rare, serious type of migraine that is characterized by: Severe headache on one …

What are iron deficiency symptoms? Iron is an essential mineral involved in numerous functions of the body. Fix iron deficiency by eating foods high in iron, regularly taking an iron supplement, getting IV iron, or getting a transfusion. Iron is an essential mineral involved in numerous functions of the body. The most important is the transport of oxygen throughout the …

Ocular migraine refers to repeated attacks of transient one-sided vision disturbance or blindness that is associated with minimal or no headache. The definitive reason behind ocular migraines is not well understood. The condition results due to changes in the blood vessels or nerves that supply the eyes. This may occur due to a combination of genetic factors, lifestyle, and environmental …

Genital psoriasis is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition in which skin cells proliferate at a faster rate than usual and can affect skin anywhere on the body, including the genitals. Although the exact cause is unknown, genital psoriasis is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic …

Although doctors are unsure what causes facial psoriasis, it is clear that your genes and immune system play a significant role Facial psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition in which red, dry patches of skin develop on the face. Possible triggers of facial psoriasis include: Smoking Obesity Medications (such as lithium, hydroxychloroquine, or prednisone) Infections (especially yeast infections, such …

Guttate psoriasis can be triggered by infections, stress, cold weather, skin injuries, and other factors Guttate psoriasis is often made worse by a bacterial infection, typically Streptococcus (strep throat). The infection causes an immune response that targets skin cells, leading to inflammation and skin lesions about 2-3 weeks after the sore throat. Common triggers of guttate psoriasis include: Bacterial infection …

Gestational diabetes is one of the most common health issues among pregnant women Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy in women who did not have diabetes before becoming pregnant. GDM is often diagnosed between weeks 24-28 of pregnancy. However, it can be screened early if you have certain risk factors. In most cases, …