APS or Antiphospholipid Syndrome is a immune system disorder that increases the risk of developing blood clots. This disease is also referred to as Hughes syndrome. People who suffer from antiphospholipid syndrome are at an increased risk to develop other conditions such as deep vein thrombosis, arterial thrombosis, and blood clots developing in the brain. […]
Conditions
12 Symptoms of Barrett’s Esophagus
Barret’s esophagus describes a condition where the lower lining of the esophagus sustains damage due to inflammation produced by acid reflux. The condition typically affects overweight or obese men who suffer from long-term gastroesophageal reflux disease, (GERD.) People who are suffering from GERD experience a constant regurgitation of stomach acids into the lower portion of […]
16 Causes of Right Side Chest Pain
There are many different reasons that a person may experience pain in the right side of their chest. Most of the time, discomfort or pain in the chest is not related to a heart issue. In fact, if you are experiencing pain on the right side of your chest, it typically is not because of […]
10 Causes of Tightness in Chest
Tightness in the chest feels terrible. It’s an uncomfortable sensation that leaves the affected person with feelings of fear that something may be wrong with their cardiovascular system. As the sensation increases, it’s common for people to assume the worst and check themselves into the emergency room out of the fear that they’re experiencing a […]
15 Causes of Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive heart failure happens when the heart cannot pump enough blood into the body to meet the metabolic needs. Congestive heart failure is a common syndrome that is characterized by several symptoms. Some of these symptoms include swelling of the legs, feet, and ankles, fatigue, and shortness of breath. It can occur on the left […]
10 Early Warning Signs of Ankylosing Spondylitis
There are several types of arthritis that a person may develop. One such type is ankylosing spondylitis. This is a type of arthritis that affects the spine. It causes the spinal joints to become inflamed. When this occurs it can cause a person to develop chronic pain that is severe and extremely uncomfortable. In some […]