Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

Fibromyalgia and psoriatic arthritis may appear the same, symptomatically speaking, but they are two unique conditions with differences in their symptoms, causes, and treatments. Psoriatic arthritis is a type of inflammatory arthritis that causes inflammation around the joints and tissues. Over time, long-standing inflammation can cause deformation and disability. Psoriatic arthritis is commonly seen in ...click here to read more

Kidney stones rise significantly among U.S. women, increasing the risk of kidney failure, according to a new study. Study lead Gregory E. Tasian said, “The emergence of kidney stones in children is particularly worrisome, because there is limited evidence on how to best treat children for this condition. The fact that stones were once rare ...click here to read more

If you ever wondered whether pneumonia is contagious, we are here to address your concerns. First of all, pneumonia is inflammation of the lung tissue, caused by a virus, bacteria, or fungus. In pneumonia, the air sacs become filled with pus. What part of the lung is affected and whether it is a single lung ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis and Guillain-Barre syndrome are similar in that they both affect the nervous system, but the diseases attack nerves in different ways and, therefore, require different approaches to treatment. Multiple sclerosis (MS) and Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) are what is called demyelinating conditions that impact the nervous system. Both MS and Guillain-Barre patients experience loss ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis risk may decline with recent urinary tract and gut infections, according to research. A possible explanation may have to do with the way these infections alter the gut microbiome. The researchers set out to examine the impact of different infections on the risk of rheumatoid arthritis in nearly 6,500 individuals in south and ...click here to read more

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease – or NAFLD – is the accumulation of fat in liver cells that is not caused by alcohol. These types of fat, called triglycerides, are naturally stored in your body and are created from food calories that your body doesn’t need straightaway. It’s normal for your liver to contain some fat, ...click here to read more

It is often said that our eyes are the gateway to our soul. Although this may be true, your eyes can reveal much more than that. Eyes not only provide us with the ability to see, but they can also tell us what’s going on inside our bodies. Whether these are the matters of the ...click here to read more

Swollen feet and legs are often overlooked as symptoms because we associate them with aging. But ignoring swelling could be detrimental to your health. Diagnosing swollen feet and legs There are many reasons why a person’s feet and legs would swell up. Uncovering that reason, with the help of your doctor, can lead to a ...click here to read more