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If you are passionate about running, you may already be familiar with periostitis. It is a condition that occurs when the tissue surrounding the bones around the periosteum become inflamed. Many runners have heard the term “shin splints,” which are a type of periostitis. Repetitive stress such as running, jumping, or lifting heavy weights can ...click here to read more

Relapsing polychondritis is an autoimmune disorder that presents with non-specific symptoms affecting the neck, nose, throat, and ears. The disease is rare and primarily involves cartilage tissue becoming inflamed. Any tissue that contains cartilage is at risk of being affected by this condition. The eyes, blood vessels, and heart have cartilage in them, making them ...click here to read more

The knee joint is arguably the most important joint in the body. It bears much of our weight, allows us to walk and climb stairs, and prevents us from losing our balance. This dependence on the knee leads it to be commonly affected by mechanical injury. Torn cartilage or ligaments by direct injury or knees ...click here to read more

Internal derangement of knee is a medical term that encompasses a few conditions affecting the knee area. This may include joint disorders, loose bodies in the knee joint, damaged ligaments and torn meniscus, occurring on their own or in combination. External trauma to the knee due to sports like football and basketball, or even chronic ...click here to read more

“As you get older, don’t let society tell you what you can or can’t do. That’s what arthritis is for.” It may sound like a joke, but there’s little to laugh about. Arthritis, the common ailment that creeps up with age, comes in all shapes and forms (about 100 forms, to be precise). Once it ...click here to read more

Young people tend to dismiss matters of health. It’s easy to skip your annual appointment when there’s nothing to remind you of it (besides your yearly planner or a call from the doctor’s office). But as we age, we become unable to afford the luxury of taking our health for granted. Declining sharpness of vision, ...click here to read more

Our joints usually receive little attention and don’t really enjoy much limelight, but their function in the body is crucial. Think of anything you do during the day—stretching in the morning, going for a walk, cleaning the house, cooking meals, mowing the lawn, lifting grocery bags, reaching the top shelf, playing tennis—and you can bet ...click here to read more

Leaky gut syndrome is a risk factor for celiac disease and other autoimmune diseases. Leaky gut syndrome is not a fully-recognized condition across medical boards, but there is a theory that ingesting too many antibiotics or painkillers damage the mucosal barrier that lines the intestines. The purpose of the barrier is to allow nutrients in ...click here to read more

You wouldn’t think that a computer would be the cause of your carpal tunnel syndrome, but typing on a computer all day can be strenuous. If you type all day or fiddle with a mouse, you’re increasing your risk of carpal tunnel syndrome. In the United States, there are approximately 50 cases per 1,000 subjects in ...click here to read more

Another week has gone by and we at Bel Marra have another weekly health news roundup for you. It has been quite an informative week, as we have learned about lumbar spondylosis, ways to improve vision, as well as discussing the latest news in depression treatment. For those who enjoy more detailed topics, we have ...click here to read more

Heberden’s nodes occur as bony swelling that forms on the hands in osteoarthritis patients. They can be easily identified, as they appear on the interphalangeal joints closest to the fingertips. They are considered unsightly and unusual manifestations but do not pose any infectious risk, as they are simply extra bony growths part of the degenerative ...click here to read more

Chances are that you’ve taken medication to treat a headache or muscle pain at one point or another, which can be purchased at your local pharmacy. They may take the form of Aleve or Motrin, but they all advertise as doing the same thing: relieving pain. However, you may be exposing yourself to an increased ...click here to read more

Lumbar spondylosis is a degenerative condition that develops gradually over time, being more common in older individuals. This condition can also be referred to as spinal osteoarthritis. It occurs due to the wear-and-tear of the bones that happens from normal everyday movement. The lower spine is composed of disc-like structures that are cushioned by soft ...click here to read more

Osteoporosis (or bone loss) is one of the biggest health problems that older people face. And one of the biggest fears associated with osteoporosis is a hip fracture. As fractures in old age heal very slowly, or not at all in some cases, a hip fracture is often regarded as a one-way ticket to a ...click here to read more