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Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control. This means that you can’t always control when you urinate… control but have trouble getting to the bathroom in time. You may not be able to get to the bathroom because of arthritis or other diseases that make it…

Fibromyalgia is a syndrome that causes muscle pain and general fatigue… Illness or other diseases Stressful or traumatic events, such as car accidents Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Repetitive injuries Obesity Lupus Rheumatoid arthritis How is fibromyalgia diagnosed? Your doctor will ask about your personal and…

Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones and often occurs in older women… certain medicines. Examples include corticosteroids and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Corticosteroids treat inflammation, pain, and chronic conditions, such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. PPIs help reduce stomach acid. These medicines can make it hard…

Common causes of spinal cord injury include falling, sports-related events, car accidents, and diseases such as polio or spina… Bleeding, swelling, and fluid buildup can put pressure on your spinal cord. Disease also can cause a spinal cord injury. Examples include arthritis and polio. Osteoporosis…

Most people’s feet point straight ahead or outward. Some people, however, have feet that point inward. This is called… twist in the tibia doesn’t go away. Even if the twist remains, it hasn’t been shown to cause joint damage, arthritis, or problems with running and jumping. Sometimes…

Scoliosis is an abnormal curve of the spine (backbone). Normally, the spine is straight. With scoliosis, the spine is crooked… option? Is it safe to exercise? Are there any lifestyle changes I can make to help straighten my spine? Will scoliosis cause any long-term health…

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that causes you to lose small, round patches of hair on your head… What is alopecia areata? Alopecia areata is a form of alopecia (hair loss). It’s a non-life-threatening disease of your immune system that affects the hair…

Anemia is the most common blood disorder in the U.S. It affects your red blood cells and hemoglobin. Most people… What is anemia? Anemia is the most common blood disorder in the United States. It affects your red blood cells and hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is…

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis is a hip problem that occurs in children when the end of the thigh bone slips… What is slipped capital femoral epiphysis? Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a hip problem. It starts if the epiphysis (growing end) of the…

Psoriasis is a common chronic skin condition. It causes a rash that is raised with red marks and flaky white… What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is a common chronic skin condition. There are several types of psoriasis. The main type is plaque psoriasis. It occurs…

Acne is a common skin condition. It causes bumps on the skin known as pimples to appear on the face… What is acne? Acne is a common skin condition. It causes bumps on the skin known as pimples. Pimples form when the tiny hair…

Thrush is a yeast infection that occurs on your tongue and the lining of your mouth… What is thrush? Thrush is a yeast infection. It occurs on your tongue and the lining of your mouth. It can occur in both newborns and adults with…

Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disorder. There are 2 types of scleroderma. One type affects the skin. The other type… What is scleroderma? Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disorder made up of a group of diseases. There are 2 types of scleroderma: localized and systemic…