James Denlinger

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• Polymyalgia Rheumatica: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  

  What is Polymyalgia Rheumatica? Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is the most common inflammatory rheumatic disease that effects the elderly. While any older adult... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2021

• Peritonitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  

  What is Peritonitis? Peritonitis refers to an inflammation of the peritoneum. The peritoneum is the tissue that lines the abdominal inner wall. Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2021

• Paget’s Disease: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  

  What is Paget’s Disease? Paget’s disease was first discovered by Sir James Paget in 1877 (x). It’s a bone condition that affects the development and renewal of... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2021

• Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS): Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  

  What is Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS)? Lou Gehrig’s disease, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), is a rare neurological disease that affects the... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2021

• Kyphosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  

  What is Kyphosis? The spine curves naturally, and the purpose of the curve is to absorb shock. In medical terms, an inward curve is called lordotic and an... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2021

• Kidney Stones: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  

  What are Kidney Stones? Kidney stones are not actual stones, but if you’ve ever passed one, it may have felt like a rock pierced through you. Kidney stones are... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2021

• Horton’s Disease: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  

  What is Horton’s Disease? Horton’s disease, or ‘giant cell arteritis’ and ‘temporal arteritis,’ is an inflammation of the arteries, usually around the temples... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2021

• Hives: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  

  What are Hives? Many things can cause itchy skin, including rough fabrics and dry skin, but hives is a bit more complex than a simple external irritation. Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2021

• Home Remedies for Cold and Flu: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

  

  What is Cold and Flu? Colds are fairly common and it can be confusing to know when a cold is actually something more serious, like the flu. Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2021

• Tuberculosis (TB) Symptoms & Treatment

  

  What is Tuberculosis? Tuberculosis (or TB) is a disease caused by bacteria known as Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is mainly a disease of the lungs, although... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2021

• Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

  

  What is Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever? Rocky Mountain spotted fever, or RMSF, is an illness resulting from the bite of a tick infected with the bacteria... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2021

• Ringworm: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  

  What is Ringworm? A common misconception about ringworm is that it’s caused by a worm. Believe it or not, it’s not caused by a worm at all. Ringworm, also... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2021

• MTHFR Mutation: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  

  What is an MTHFR Mutation? MTHFR stands for methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase, which is an enzyme the body uses to convert homocysteine to methionine. Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2021

• Motion Sickness: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  

  What is Motion Sickness? The sick feeling triggered during traveling in a vehicle is known as motion sickness. It is common for those traveling by car, bus,... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2021

• Meningitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  

  What is Meningitis? Meningitis is a rare infection characterized by inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2021

• Laryngitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  

  What is Laryngitis? You might think your larynx, also known as your voice box, just helps you to speak. In reality, the larynx helps keeps you alive. Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2021

• Hyperpigmentation: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  

  What is Hyperpigmentation? Hyperpigmentation occurs when more than the necessary amount of melanin (the pigment responsible for giving skin its color) is... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2021

• Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  

  What is Human Papillomavirus (HPV)? Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is a common viral infection. Contrary to common belief, HPV is not only transferred through... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2021

• Dowager’s Hump: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  

  What is Dowager’s Hump? Dowager’s hump refers to an outward curvature of the thoracic vertebrae found in the upper back. The process of developing this conditio... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2021

• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Risk Factors, Symptoms & Treatment

  

  What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is an abnormal and complicated disorder. The primary symptom is extreme and intense fatigue. Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2021