Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis Swelling and pain Yes Yes Joint stiffness Worse in the mornings Worse in the mornings Affected side of the body Asymmetrical (often affects joints on one side of your body) Symmetrical (often affects joints on both sides of your body) Fatigue Yes Yes Sausage digits (swollen fingers and…
A hepatologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating liver and biliary system conditions, like fatty liver disease, cirrhosis (severe scarring), hepatitis, and liver tumors. Hepatologists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the liver and biliary system, which is all the organs that make and store bile, a fluid that helps digest fat. These…
A non-reactive result from an HIV test means that you tested negative for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). In most cases, that means you don’t have a detectable infection. In some cases, though, you may get a non-reactive result if you test too soon after HIV exposure. Retesting after some time—weeks or months—may be necessary to…
Atrophic gastritis (AG), also called metaplastic atrophic gastritis (MAG), is a chronic (long-lasting) inflammation of the stomach lining, which leads to the thinning and loss of protective cells that help with digestion in the stomach. AG is a precancerous condition that increases your risk of gastric (stomach) cancer. This condition is often caused by a…
The week of June 23 saw two major food recalls, both affecting massive brands. Cheese sold at Trader Joe’s was pulled from shelves over potential Listeria contamination, while Kilwins chocolate was recalled for an undeclared pecan allergen. Check your fridge and pantry for the following items. Last Friday, Trader Joe’s recalled cheese curds sold at…
A simple test that takes only seconds to complete can help predict how long you might live, new research suggests. The “sitting-rising test,” or SRT, gauges how well you can sit down and rise from the floor without assistance. Middle-aged and older adults who scored low on performance had about an 11 times increased risk…
A silent asthma attack, also sometimes called “silent chest,” is a severe asthma flare-up that doesn’t cause the typical wheezing sounds commonly associated with asthma attacks. Some early symptoms of a silent asthma attack may be similar to those of classic asthma attacks. These symptoms may include: Fatigue Shortness of breath Chest discomfort Your asthma…
It’s possible to develop psoriatic arthritis (PsA) without psoriasis, a related chronic (long-lasting) skin condition that usually develops first. It’s uncommon to experience joint symptoms of psoriatic arthritis before having the skin symptoms of psoriasis. Here’s a breakdown of how the conditions may occur with or without each other: PsA without or before psoriasis: The…
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease in which your immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues throughout your body. Weight changes are common with lupus. Some people gain weight, while others lose weight. Both can affect health and response to treatment. Understanding what’s causing weight changes when you have lupus can help you better manage the…
