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Sjogren’s Syndrome
What is Sjogren’s Syndrome? Sjögren’s syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation that primarily affects the salivary and lacrimal glands, leading to symptoms...
Supraspinatus Tendonitis
What is a Supraspinatus Tendonitis? Supraspinatus tendonitis, also known as rotator cuff tendonitis, is a common cause of shoulder pain and dysfunction. It involves inflammation...
Scleroderma
What is a Scleroderma? Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and fibrosis (thickening) of the skin and other body tissues. When the immune...
Ankylosing Spondylitis
What is an Ankylosing Spondylitis? Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory condition primarily affecting the spine, characterized by inflammation of the spinal joints, leading...
Rheumatoid Arthritis
What is a Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation of the synovial joints, leading to pain, stiffness, and...
Gout
Introduction Gout is an inflammatory disease that causes joint pain and swelling, usually in flares that last a week or two before resolving. Gout flares...
Osteoarthritis
What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. Healthcare providers may refer to it as degenerative joint disease or OA. It occurs...