What is Rhabdomyolysis? Rhabdomyolysis is the rapid breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue due to injury to muscle tissue. The destruction of the muscle leads to the release of the breakdown products of damaged muscle cells into the bloodstream, some of which is detrimental to the kidney and may lead to acute renal failure. Rhabdomyolysis can [...]
Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, a life-threatening brain infection, has recently been linked to the use ofboth Rituxan and Raptiva.
What is Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy?
Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a serious, rare and fatal viral disease involving inflammation of the white matter of the brain. PML is caused by the JC virus (JCV). This virus is found in [...]
Postarthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis, also known as PAGCL, has been recently associated with the use of intra-articular pain pump catheters temporarily implanted in the shoulder during surgery.
What is Postarthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis (PAGCL)?
Postarthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis (PAGCL) is a condition in which there is a deterioration of cartilage located within the shoulder joint. In July 2007, The American [...]
What is Osteonecrosis of the Jaw? Osteonecrosis of the Jaw, or “dead jaw”, is a severe bone disease that involves the loss, or breakdown, of the jaw bone. It occurs as a result of reduced local blood supply to the jaw. Since 2001, there have been over 2,400 reported cases of jaw bone decay and [...]
What is Osteomyelitis? Osteomyelitis is a severe bone or bone marrow infection.
Signs & Symptoms of Osteomyelitis
Signs and Symptoms of Osteomyelitis include:
Pain in the bone
Local swelling, redness, and warmth
Fever
Nausea
General discomfort, uneasiness, or ill feeling (malaise)
Drainage of pus through the skin (in chronic osteomyelitis)
Excessive sweating
Chills
Low back pain
Swelling of the ankles, feet, and legs
Diagnosis and Treatment Options
A physical [...]
Recent studies have linked the popular erectile dysfunction (ED) medications, Viagra, Cialis and Levitra to Non-arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION).
What is Non-arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION)?
NAION is a condition in with vision loss occurs due to damage to the optic nerve from a lack of blood supply. It is commonly called a stroke [...]
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare, life-threatening neurological disorder usually caused by neuroleptic or antipsychotic medications.
What is Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome?
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a life-threatening, neurological disorder most often caused by an adverse reaction to neuroleptic or antipsychotic drugs. It is an extremely serious syndrome that usually creates a neurological emergency. In most cases, [...]
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), also known as spastic colon, is a complex disorder of the lower intestinal tract which is characterized by a pattern of symptoms that is often worsened by emotional stress. The muscles in the intestines or the nerves that control the intestines do not working properly, [...]
What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease? Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) refers to particular chronic diseases that cause inflammation, in the form of painful swelling, generally with heat of the intestines. It should not be confused, even though it often is, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), which is less severe. The two most common forms of IBD are [...]
What’s Chron’s Disease? Crohn’s disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which involves ongoing, chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Crohn’s disease may also be called ileitis or enteritis. It can be both painful and debilitating. Crohn’s-related inflammation usually affects the intestines, but may occur anywhere from the mouth to the anus. It [...]
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