Bones, Joints & Muscles
GOUTGout is a type of arthritis associated with raised blood levels of uric acid. Deposits of uric acid crystals form in the joints, tendons, kidneys and other tissues, causing inflammation and damage. Read more... |
HEADACHE & MIGRAINEHeadaches affect most of us from time to time, for a variety of reasons. Migraines are a specific form of headache that tend to be severe, and may be associated with nausea and vomiting, as well as other symptoms. Read more... |
MUSCLE CRAMPSCramps occur when a muscle contracts painfully and involuntarily. Read more... |
OSTEOARTHRITISOsteoarthritis is a progressive disorder of the joints and cartilage that becomes more common with age, although it may also affect young people. Joints that are commonly affected include the knees, hips, spine and hands. Osteoarthritis causes pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints, and may reduce mobility. Read more... |
OSTEOPOROSISOsteoporosis is a condition in which the amount and quality of skeletal bone are reduced, predisposing the bones to fracture. A healthy skeleton undergoes a continual process of bone breakdown and remodelling. In osteoporosis, bone is broken down faster than it is rebuilt, resulting in a decrease in the bone mass and a corresponding fragility of the skeleton. Read more... |
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITISRheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory progressive disease that affects the joints, especially the hands, wrists, feet and knees. The inflammation makes the joints stiff, swollen, painful and sometimes misshapen. Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease in which the immune system attacks healthy tissue in the joints and it can potentially lead to irreversible joint destruction and disability. Read more... |
CIRCULATORY PROBLEMSCirculatory problems can take many forms, and can range from a minor inconvenience (such as cold hands and feet) to cosmetic problems like burst blood vessels, and painful, aching conditions like varicose veins. Other situations may be indicative of underlying disease processes (e.g. leg ulcers, Raynaud's disease, intermittent claudication and peripheral arterial disease). Read more... |
SENIORS' HEALTHAs we get older, we become increasingly susceptible to health problems. Many of the conditions that we commonly associate with ageing can be relieved or prevented through a healthy diet and lifestyle. Read more... |
