A diagnosis of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome shouldn’t be given or taken lightly. While the syndrome itself isn’t particularly life-threatening, it can severely limit the quality of living. More importantly, finding the root cause of the syndrome can be challenging and frustrating for both you and your primary care physician as several things can cause the syndrome. Because of this, it’s important to get a referral to someone who specializes in postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, POTS for short. Read More»
Hemorrhoids may not be something you like to spend much time thinking about. But if you have hemorrhoids, it is important to think and learn about them so you can better employ tactics to manage them or even get rid of them completely. To boost your hemorrhoid knowledge, play “fact or fiction!” Read the statements below, and see if you can guess whether they are fact or fiction before you read the answer that follows. Read More»
Knee replacement surgery can help give you your mobility back. It can help you become active again. However, to enjoy the full benefit of knee replacement surgery, you need to understand what the recovery process is like at first.
First Few Days
After knee replacement surgery, it is common to stay in the hospital for a couple of days. That way, the doctors can monitor your recovery and ensure you are getting the assistance you need with your recovery. Read More»
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a complex condition that causes an array of symptoms, including tiredness, weakness, and weight loss. The most pronounced symptom, though, is joint pain. Often, taking the medications your doctor prescribes will go a long way towards alleviating joint pain, but it won’t eliminate the pain entirely. Patients with RA can therefore benefit from trying these additional pain management strategies as well.
Self-Massage
The joint pain associated with RA is closely related to inflammation. Read More»
Infusion therapy is a procedure where drugs are injected directly into your veins. Intravenous drugs work more quickly than drugs that are ingested through other means. Some people need infusion therapy indefinitely to treat chronic conditions, while others only require it for a short amount of time to treat acute conditions like infections. Here’s what will happen when you visit an infusion clinic:
1. A nurse will gather basic information about you. Read More»
