Bursitis
Symptoms
Bursitis is an inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs around a joint. These pockets, called “bursa,” provide joint lubrication. Inflammation of the bursa causes severe pain during movement. The joints of the shoulders, elbows, knees and Achilles’ tendons are most vulnerable. Frozen shoulder, tennis elbow and bunions are all examples of bursitis and often involve tendinitis [...]
Sweating, Excessive
Symptoms
Sweating is healthy. Increased perspiration is how the body regulates water and mineral content and temperature and removes toxins from the system through the skin. Sweating is an action of the sweat glands. One of the two types of sweat glands congregates only in certain areas of the body, such as the groin and underarms. [...]
Ovarian Cysts
Symptoms
Ovarian cysts are not uncommon. In many cases, they appear and disappear, and are often discovered by accident during a routine pelvic examination. They are an enclosed area filled with fluid. Cysts can be solitary or multiple, situated on or beside the ovaries. Sizes can vary from small to the size of a grapefruit. Pain [...]
Myasthenia Gravis
Symptoms
Myasthenia gravis is a rare, chronic disorder affecting the musculoskeletal system of the body. Characteristic signs are becoming easily fatigued and weak muscles, which are worse in the evening after a full day of use. The face, neck and throat muscles are affected first. The first sign is often drooping eyelids. Problems swallowing and double [...]
Lupus
Symptoms
Lupus is an autoimmune disease of the rheumatic family. Because it gives the face a wolf-like resemblance, it is called lupus, meaning wolf. Lupus appears in either of two forms. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) affects the connective tissue in all parts of the body and is regarded as quite a serious illness. However, discoid lupus [...]
Joints
Symptoms
Any joint can crack but knees most commonly so. The joints of the jaw are also highly susceptible, causing what is known as temperomandibular jaw syndrome. Most cracking joints are not painful, though it can be quite an uncomfortable sensation.
