Vasculitis means inflammation of blood vessels. The inflammation can be short term (acute) or long term (chronic), and it can be so severe that it reduces blood flow to tissues and organs. This can cause significant organ and tissue damage, especially when vasculitis affects blood vessels in the brain, lungs, kidneys or other vital areas.
Although the cause of most forms of vasculitis remains unknown, many probably are related to a problem with the immune system. One theory is that...
Read moreThanks to fellow SharePoster Jolene Boyd, a startling issue involving tamoxifen was recently brought to light. Jolene’s recent post on... Read more »
Each week, Health and Beauty Expert Sue Chung will discuss skin health topics suggested by members of the HealthCentral community. To ask... Read more »
I was officially diagnosed with celiac disease in 2010 - on Friday, July 30, 2010 to be exact. However, my path to diagnosis started much... Read more »
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: PAROXETINE CONTROLLED-RELEASE - ORAL Pronounced: (pair-OX-eh-teen) Warning Antidepressant medications are used to treat a variety... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Irritant-induced diaper dermatitis is a diaper rash caused by chemical irritants instead of bacterial or yeast (candida) infection. Alternative... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Drug-induced pulmonary disease is lung disease brought on by a bad reaction to a medication. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Many types... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Toxic hepatitis Symptoms Abdominal pain Dark urine Diarrhea Fatigue ... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Blurred visionFeverGeneral ill feeling (malaise)Joint painJoint swellingLoss of appetitePleuritic chest painSkin rashGets worse with... Read more »