Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune disease associated with destruction of thyroid gland cells by the body. Every autoimmune disease has a genetic predisposition and certain factors of the environment that trigger the onset of the disease. This means that the food we take is very important for our organism and the genes that we carry. [...]
The number of patients who visit their doctors with complaints related to hypothyroidism is increasing. If you are one of them, then being aware of what Hashimoto’s disease is may help you determine whether or not you need better professional care from your doctor or the treatment you receive is the right one. The problem [...]
Parkinson’s disease is a condition that is getting more and more common due to the increasing life expectancy in different countries around the world. There are many early signs that can show you have an increased risk of developing this condition or may already have it. This is specifically true if you have a family [...]
The second most common condition involving disorders of the movement and degeneration of the nerves is called Parkinson’s disease. This disease is affecting millions of patients around the world and there are many similar conditions that can be easily mistaken for this particular one. Because of this, it is common for patients to be misdiagnosed [...]
Peripheral neuropathy is one of the common conditions for patients with multiple diseases. It is also quite difficult to treat and the majority of patients are left with their chronic pain caused by the peripheral neuropathy. There are many complications that may occur if the condition is not properly treated and if it has been [...]
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition caused by the damaging of the peripheral nerves. The most common areas of the body affected by peripheral neuropathy are the upper and lower extremitas. However, some people may have symptoms in other body parts as well. The peripheral nervous system delivers information from the brain and the spinal [...]
Chronic pain is a type of pain that persists for at least 12 weeks. It is possible that chronic pain arises from an initial acute pain caused by an injury. Chronic pain could also be caused by an ongoing cause such as a particular illness. Chronic pain is also commonly accompanied by other health problems [...]
Dementia is a term that is used for a wide range of conditions. These conditions present a decline in the mental ability of the patient to a degree that interferes with his or her normal daily life. Therefore, most of the times patients with dementia are actually diagnosed because their family members have sought medical [...]