Reflux in Rheumatology
One major problem in scleroderma that affects the quality of life of the patients are the symptoms of reflux.What is the cause of this problem?Reflux is a “backwards flow” of stomach acid moving back up into the esophagus. Normally stomach
Scleroderma and Skin
Skin itchiness in scleroderma…..Why does my skin itch?First the extra layer of collagen in the inner layer of skin destroys normal sweat and oil glands. Second, the outer layer of the skin usually has fatty substances that moisten the
How to protect your joints as you age from arthritis
Plan to quit smoking. Smoking and tobacco use are risk factors for cardiovascular problems to cancer and can hamper your joints. Replace energy drinks and soda with water. Water makes up about 80 percent of your body’s cartilage (the
Intimacy in Rheumatology
This is one of the difficult questions that patients feel is to hard to raise and discuss with their doctors. Sexuality is an integral part of being human. It is linked to our quality of life and self-identity. Yet, living
Scleroderma and Pregnancy
Planning to have a baby can be an exciting time in a couple’s life. But if you have systemic sclerosis, or scleroderma, the excitement can be tempered by concerns related to your disease: Will scleroderma affect my baby’s development? Will
Scleroderma
Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease affecting the skin and other organs of the body, meaning that the body’s immune system is causing inflammation and other abnormalities in these tissues.It often leads to skin tightening and thickening, and may affect the
Updates on COVID19
There is an increased rate of hospital-diagnosed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases associated with chronic inflammatory or autoimmune conditions, including systemic autoimmune or immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (AI/IMIDs), according to study results published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.The risks
Lupus & Pregnancy
What is lupus?When it is working normally, the body's immune system kills germs and "bad" cells that could turn into cancer. Sometimes, instead of killing only bad cells, something goes wrong and the immune system starts to attack healthy cells.
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
Dont Delay – Connect Today
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