As an allergist/immunologist, I am frequently asked to see patients with angioedema or swelling. Although many times the source of angioedema is due to exposure to a protein (antigen) to which that person is allergic, in some cases this is not true. One such instance is with Hereditary Angioedema or HAE.
HAE presents with episodes of swelling, usually of the extremities, face, trunk, genitals or swelling of the abdomen which can produce severe abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. In some...
Doing anything is difficult if your hands hurt, especially the thumbs. Unfortunately, when arthritis strikes the hands, it can affect... Read more »
Ankle replacement is designed to treat arthritis of the ankle. This type of arthritis is most commonly caused by osteoarthritis,... Read more »
"Flying isn't fun anymore," my brother-in-law frequently proclaims along with other travelers tired of security checks and crowded seats. ... Read more »
I was recently contacted by another urologist who asked me a very interesting question - Are you aware of using a radical prostatectomy to... Read more »
To fuse or not to fuse, that is the question that comes before many people with neck pain. Fusion means that the bones in the spine are... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
Swelling, also called edema, happens when fluid builds up in body tissues. Swelling is a common side effect of many breast cancer... Read more »
A small hole in the heart that closes for most people after birth may be behind migraines with aura, some experts say. Up to a quarter of all adults... Read more »
According to a new study, surgery is slightly more effective than non-surgical treatment for patients with carpal tunnel syndrome who don't have... Read more »
The person with the most replaced parts wins and now the joint replacement race does not stop with hips, knees or shoulders. Spinal discs are the... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
In a certain group of adults, the patella (knee cap) dislocates every time the knee is bent or flexed. Over time, this causes a condition called... Read more »
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