Clinical Guide for Rheumatology Patients During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Rheumatology may not seem to be in the frontline with coronavirus, but we do have a key role to play. We have a high percentage of patients who are vulnerable and at increased risk of coronavirusAm I at risk
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More than 40 % of Kenyan patients suffer with symptoms of Arthritis before being seen by a rheumatologist 50% of Kenyans take time off from work due to rheumatoid arthritisSource: Genga EK et al. Audit on the management of early
Facts on Fibromyalgia (Beyond the basics)
What is Fibromyalgia?Fibromyalgia is one of a group of chronic pain disorders that affect connective tissues, including the muscles, ligaments (the tough bands of tissue that bind together the ends of bones), and tendons (which attach muscles to bones).It
Balancing Your Purines
Some foods contain high levels of natural compound called purines. If you suffer from gout, purines can be difficult for your body to metabolize and produce a waste product called uric acid. Released into the blodstream , uric acid can
Lupus
Lupus is a long-term autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks normal, healthy tissue. Symptoms include inflammation, swelling, and damage to the joints, skin, kidneys, blood, heart, and lungs..
Living with Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of your bones wears down over time
Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Osteoarthritis is a common form of arthritis that often affects the knee. In the first stage, symptoms are mild, but by the fourth, a person may need surgery.