As MS patients we all know what a demyelinating disease is, right? “...any disease of the nervous system in which the myeline sheath... Read more »
When people think about Multiple Sclerosis, there is often fixation on the brain. After all, the brain, characteristically struck by MS, is... Read more »
Doctor Sethi has graciously agreed to answer some questions posed by readers and here they are: 1. This first question comes... Read more »
Hot … hot … hot!!! The summer brings with it the 4th of July, hot dogs, fireworks … and sweltering heat. People who have MS know... Read more »
You may or may not have MS. You are hearing terms like lesions, demyelination, oligoclonal bands, brain atrophy, white spots,... Read more »
Diseases that fall under spondyloarthritis umbrella are ankylosing spondylitis, reactive arthritis (known previously as Reiter's syndrome) psoriatic... Read more »
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Where you live plays a role in your risk for obesity. Simply living in the United States makes a person more susceptible to obesity. The prevalence... Read more »
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GenderAbout 75% of all migraine sufferers are women. Although the incidence of migraine is similar for boys and girls during childhood, it increases... Read more »
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CausesObesity occurs when a person consumes more calories than they need for the energy they use. Several different factors may influence weight... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The doctor typically interviews the patient about various physical and psychological factors and performs a physical exam.Medical HistoryThe doctor... Read more »