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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesIs It Serious?DiagnosisTreatmentCopingOutlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Is It Serious? Diagnosis Treatment Coping Outlook The term “arrhythmia” broadly describes any irregular cardiac rhythm, such as heartbeats that are too fast (tachycardia), slower than usual (bradycardia), or erratic and uncoordinated (fibrillation). There are many different types of arrhythmia.Depending on the type, irregular heartbeats can be healthy and harmless or potentially life-threatening and deadly....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Arsenic poisoning is a type of heavy metal poisoning. Arsenic is a metalloid element found naturally in the environment. Poisoning occurs when a person ingests too much arsenic. This can happen through the contamination of food and water. You can also be exposed to arsenic in the air in the form of a gas....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsArthralgia vs. ArthritisSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentComplications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Arthralgia vs. Arthritis Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications Arthralgia is a term used to describe aching or pain in one or more of the joints in the body. There are many different causes of arthralgia, including various forms of arthritis and other ailments, injury, infection, and an allergic reaction to medication or food....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of ArthritisSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPsychological EffectsDaily Arthritis ManagementNext in Arthritis GuideCauses and Risk Factors of Arthritis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Arthritis Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Psychological Effects Daily Arthritis Management Next in Arthritis Guide Arthritisis an umbrella term for disorders that affect the joints, typically leading to joint pain and inflammation.There are different types of arthritis, and any joint in the body can be affected....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Arthrofibrosis is a condition in which you have a buildup of scar tissue around a joint, usually after a traumatic injury or surgical procedure. It’s especially common in the knee. Arthrofibrosis can be debilitating, limiting yourrange of motionand causingsubstantial pain. Conservative treatments like rest, pain medication, and exercises are usually tried first....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs Arthrogryposis Rare?CausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is Arthrogryposis Rare? Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis A contracture occurs when a joint becomes stiff and fixed in a bent or straight position, limiting movement of that joint. Why AMC happens is not fully understood, although some arthrogryposis causes are known. Others, including genetic influences, remain under study. This article explains arthrogryposis, some potential causes for the disorder, and its symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewRisksPreparationDuring SurgeryRecoveryFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Risks Preparation During Surgery Recovery Frequently Asked Questions More than 7 million Americans have undergone some type of arthroplasty, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).Hip andknee arthroplastiesare the two most commonly performed surgeries in the United States—estimates show that up to one million procedures are performed yearly. Preparing for surgery, having surgery, and recovering will be hard work, but an arthroplasty will mean less pain, more mobility, and the freedom to participate in your life....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Asbestosisis a severe condition that affects the lungs when tiny fibers from asbestos materials are inhaled and become stuck in tissue there. When lodged in the lungs, asbestos causes scar tissue and thickening of connective tissue, making breathing difficult. Although the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned some asbestos products as early as 1973, these materials are still in some buildings....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Frequently Asked Questions Aseptic meningitisis nonbacterial inflammation of the meninges, the tissue layers and fluid that protect the brain and spinal cord. It’s usually not life-threatening, but the symptoms can be distressing. Often, aseptic meningitis improves on its own without causing brain or spinal cord damage. It’s important to rest while you’re recovering....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTypesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Types Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Most of the time, Aspergillus is harmless. In fact, most people breathe in Aspergillus spores every day without getting sick. However, people with weakened immune systems may develop serious disease from Aspergillus infection. This article discusses the symptoms, causes, types, diagnosis, and treatment for aspergillosis. KATERYNA KON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Anyone with an autoimmune disease can develop associated Sjögren’s disease regardless of age, though it’s typically diagnosed in older people. It’s also more common in women, possibly because of hormonal differences. Since there is no cure, treatment is designed to manage symptoms. Bailey Mariner / Verywell Symptoms of Associated Sjögren’s Disease The main symptoms of both primary and associated Sjögren’s disease include:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Asterixis, also known as flappingtremor, is a movement disorder that makes it hard to hold the muscles of a limb in a fixed pose.It often affects the hands and arms, though it can also occur in other areas of the body. Asterixis causes quick, uneven jerking movements after a brief muscle tone loss....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment “Asthenia"is the medical term describing weakness or a lack of energy and strength either across the entire body or in specific body parts. It often develops in people withcanceroranemiabut can also occur in the wake of chronic wasting diseases and diseases that affect the performance of the adrenal gland. This article discusses the types, symptoms, causes, and treatment options associated with asthenia....