1. Rheumatoid Arthritis - What Happens
(Health A-Z/Rheumatoid Arthritis)

The course of rheumatoid arthritis is difficult to predict because it may progress slowly or quickly. If the disease progresses, joint pain can restrict simple movements, s

2. Depression - Topic Overview
(Health A-Z/Depression)

...opic Postpartum Depression. What is depression? Depression is an illness that causes a person to feel sad and hopeless much of the time. It is different from normal feel...

3. Osteoarthritis - Topic Overview
(Health A-Z/Osteoarthritis)

... for you to move. And you can do things to keep the damage from getting worse. What causes osteoarthritis? The simplest way to describe osteoarthritis is that it is ...

4. Tai Chi for Arthritis Relief
(Guide/Rheumatoid Arthritis)

...lth organizations - including the Arthritis Foundation -- recommend tai chi as an activity for seniors because it provides balance of body and mind. "The movements of tai chi keep the body f...

5. Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis - Symptoms
(Health A-Z/Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis)

...hose symptoms. Some researchers believe that some children who have repeated medical procedures that cause pain may be afraid of further doctor visits and more anxious about their illness.3 Th...

6. Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis - Topic Overview
(Health A-Z/Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis)

...s juvenile rheumatoid arthritis? Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is a childhood disease that causes inflamed, swollen joints. This makes joints stiff and painful. Unlike ad...

7. A Day in the Life of a Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient
(Guide/Rheumatoid Arthritis)

...rheumatoid arthritis now for nearly 10 years. My husband is understanding and supportive. My disease has caused deformity of my hands and feet. My fingers are recognizably gnarled and have bumps, call...

8. Heartburn GERD
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What is heartburn? What is GERD? Get the facts about the causes and risks of heartburn and GERD with these illustrations, fast facts, and state-of-the-art articles. What Is Heartburn/GERD?

9. Heartburn GERD
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What is heartburn? What is GERD? Get the facts about the causes and risks of heartburn and GERD with these illustrations, fast facts, and state-of-the-art articles. What Is Heartburn/GERD?

10. Herniated Disc - Topic Overview
(Health A-Z/Herniated Disc)

...n the upper back (thoracic spine). This topic focuses mainly on the lower back. What causes a herniated disc? A herniated disc may be caused by: Wear and tear ...

11. Ankylosing Spondylitis - Symptoms
(Health A-Z/Ankylosing Spondylitis)

...ers, wrists, hands, knees, ankles, and feet. Although it is unusual, ankylosing spondylitis can also cause changes such as thickening of the major artery (aorta) and the valve in the heart ...

12. Ankylosing Spondylitis - Topic Overview
(Health A-Z/Ankylosing Spondylitis)

... a form of arthritis that is long-lasting (chronic) and most often affects the spine. It can cause pain, stiffness, swelling, and limited motion in the low back, middle back, and neck,...

13. Osteoporosis - Medications
(Health A-Z/Osteoporosis)

...strogen receptor modulator (SERM), which is used only in women. Raloxifene slows bone thinning and causes some increase in bone thickness. Calcitonin (Calcimar or Miacalcin), a ...

14. Osteoporosis - What Increases Your Risk
(Health A-Z/Osteoporosis)

...ng. Being small-framed or thin. People with small frames are more likely to develop osteoporosis because they have smaller bones and less bone mass. Thin people are more likely to develop ...

15. Rheumatoid Arthritis - Cause
(Health A-Z/Rheumatoid Arthritis)

The cause of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is not fully understood. Genes play a role in rheumatoid arthritis, but experts do not know exactly what

16. Herniated Disc - Surgery
(Health A-Z/Herniated Disc)

Most people who have a herniated disc do not need surgery because their symptoms tend to improve over time. About 50% of people with a herniated disc in the

17. Herniated Disc - What Happens
(Health A-Z/Herniated Disc)

...or both, a disc's outer layer, the capsule or annulus, may dry out and develop tiny cracks. This causes the disc to bulge, break open (rupture), or break apart. Often herniated discs bulge...

18. Osteoporosis - Treatment Overview
(Health A-Z/Osteoporosis)

...portant to:9 Prevent broken bones. Maintain or increase your bone thickness. Relieve pain caused by fractures and changes to bones. Maintain your ability to function physically....

19. Should I have my son circumcised?
(Health A-Z/Circumcision)

... of the penis, and the doctor cuts the foreskin using a scalpel or scissors. Circumcision causes pain both during and after the surgery. Make it clear that you want pain relief for your...

20. Male Genital Problems and Injuries - Topic Overview
(Health A-Z/Male Genital Problems and Injuries)

.... Work-related tasks, such as exposure to irritating chemicals. Falls. A genital injury often causes severe pain that usually goes away quickly without causing permanent damage. Home tr...