Part of diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) involves ruling out other conditions that mimic RA, such as fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, and osteoarthritis. Diagnosis involves a physical examination, a ...
Some people who develop COVID-19 experience a mild illness with few symptoms while others can become seriously ill. COVID-19 is the illness that’s caused by the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2.
Diabetes is a chronic, progressive illness. So understanding how to recognize symptoms is key to maintaining a healthy blood sugar level. But early diabetes symptoms aren’t the same for everyone.
HIV symptoms vary by the stage of infection, known as primary infection (Stage 1), clinical latency (Stage 2), and AIDS (Stage 3). During primary infection, the symptoms are caused by the virus itself ...
Each type of heart disease has its own symptoms and treatment. If you have some kinds, lifestyle changes and medicine can make a huge difference in your health. For others, you may need surgery to ...
If a person has concerns about problems affecting the feet, it is best to contact a doctor for an accurate diagnosis. The doctor can advise on suitable treatments to manage symptoms and address ...
bones, ovaries, and the liver poses a diagnostic dilemma as to whether the tumor is primary or metastatic. Here we present a case of a primary gastrinoma within a lymph node.
At the first sign of cold symptoms, you may look to stock up on any number of remedies. But what actually works? While there is no cure for the common cold, there are some proven ways to treat your ...
Reasons for diagnostic errors run the gamut. Sometimes it’s miscommunication between patient and doctor: The patient may fail to describe their symptoms accurately, or the doctor misses something ...