Detailed information on the most common types of arthritis and other rheumatic diseases, including ankylosing spondylitis, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, gout, infectious arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, lyme disease, low back pa
Women develop carpal tunnel syndrome 3 times more frequently than men. It usually occurs only in adults.
Bursitis is inflammation of the fluid-filled sac (bursa) that cushions and reduces friction between tissues of the body. Read on to learn details about this condition.
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of arthritis that affects the spine. Read on to learn details about this condition, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Arthritis is a category of rheumatic diseases. Read on to learn more about these conditions and the types of health care providers who treat them.
Angina pectoris is chest pain or a feeling of chest discomfort that occurs when a part of your heart doesn't get enough blood and oxygen. Learn more about angina, including causes, risks, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Detailed information on wheat allergy, a type of food allergy. Includes how to read a label for a wheat-free diet and tips when dining out.
Detailed information on hives, including what food and medicines commonly cause them.
An aneurysm is a bulging, weak area in the wall of a blood vessel. An aneurysm may occur in any blood vessel, but most often develops in an artery rather than a vein.
Detailed information on how to eat safely when you have a tree nut food allergy. Includes helpful tips on reading food labels and eating safely when you are not at home.