Inflammation
What is Asthma?
Asthma Asthma is an inflammatory condition that affects the airways in the lungs. According to the World Health Organization, it is one of the most common non-contagious diseases, affecting around 235 million people globally.[1] The condition can affect men, women,…
What is Polymyalgia Rheumatica?
Polymyalgia rheumatica Polymyalgia rheumatica is a condition that affects muscles and joints. This condition causes inflammation in the muscles in joints. The cause of this is unknown. The most common symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica are muscle pain and stiffness in…
What is Acute Pancreatitis?
acute pancreatitis Acute pancreatitis is an inflammation in the pancreas. The pancreas is an organ behind the stomach and connected to the bowel. It produces enzymes, which are necessary to break down food during digestion, and helps regulate the body’s…
White Blood Cell Count
What is a white blood cell (WBC) count? Healthy blood contains a certain percentage of white blood cells (WBCs, leukocytes, or leucocytes) which, as part of the body’s immune system, help the body fight infection.1 A white blood cell (WBC) count…
What is a rheumatologist?
Rheumatologists specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and therapy of rheumatic diseases and focus on conditions involving joints, connective tissues, and autoimmune diseases. Rheumatic diseases are disorders that affect the immune system. Along with affecting the health and function of the joints,…