June 25, 2008
- What Is Systemic Lupus?
So, you ask, what are the symptoms and signs of systemic lupus? In 5-10% of the patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, they develop red, bordered, non-itchy skin rashes on the face and scalp. This form of lupus is called "discoid lupus" and while painless, can cause permanent hair loss and scarring. Half the patients with systemic lupus have a red "butterfly rash" across the bridge of their nose and experience extreme sensitivity to sunlight.
May 7, 2008
- Patellar Tendonitis : How You Can Recover With These Exercises
Patellar tendonitis is a painful knee affliction that anyone can develop. The inflammation can keep people from enjoying their work or play, depending on how severe the problem has become. One thing that their doctor may recommend doing in order to recuperate is strengthening exercises. No matter if one is a housewife suffering with housemaids knee or a professional athlete dealing with a new injury, simple exercises can help anyone who is suffering.
February 10, 2008
- How To Deal With Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
Rotator cuff tendonitis is basically an inflammation that may result in minor tearing of the muscles or tendons that hold the arm in the joint of the shoulder. The pain that is associated with this can impede one's effort to lift their arm, and can also make sleeping on the damaged area very painful.
