Degenerative disc disease is a medical condition causing pain in the spine, either in the upper, middle or lower part of your back. Degenerative disc disease is one of the most common causes of back pain. This is an age-related condition caused by wear and tear on a spinal disc.
Muscle atrophy, in the most basic sense, is muscle decline or wasting away. This muscle decline can occur in one muscle, a group of muscles or throughout the entire body. When muscles decline or waste away you generally will experience weakness in the affected area. Causes of Muscle Atrophy Muscle
Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease in the United States. It is also the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This condition is caused by a narrowing or blockage in the coronary arteries. The narrowing or blockage is
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Comprehensive Insight Is IBS a Disability? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a widespread gastrointestinal disorder predominantly affecting the large intestine. It’s alternatively termed as spastic colon, mucous colitis, irritable colon, or spastic colitis. Afflicted individuals often encounter symptoms like abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and
Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread muscle pain and tenderness and is often accompanied by fatigue, altered sleep, memory and mood. It is a long-term chronic condition which most notably causes widespread pain. The pain can range from mild achiness to intense and unbearable discomfort. The process of diagnosis
A 2018 report from the American Bar Association showed that there were 1,338,678 practicing lawyers in the US. That’s a significant increase from a decade earlier when numbers showed 1,162,124. That’s a 15.2% growth spurt. Why are there so many more active attorneys? It seems that Americans require their legal
Introduction Embarking on the path of employment while grappling with a disability often unveils a landscape filled with legal intricacies and financial dilemmas. For many, despite the impediments posed by their physical or mental conditions, the pressing need for financial sustenance beckons them into the workforce. Amidst this endeavor lies
Neurocardiogenic syncope is a fainting condition that occurs when your body overreacts to certain triggers. This condition is also known as vasovagal syncope. Syncope, in the most basic terms, means a temporary loss of consciousness. Types of Syncope There are four types of syncope: reflex, cardiac, orthostatic or neurologic. Reflex,
Sick sinus syndrome is a group of heart conditions that affect the heart’s ability to maintain a consistent rhythm. The heart’s natural pacemaker, the sinus node, is responsible for regulating the heartbeat. Individuals with sick sinus syndrome experience irregular heart rhythms, leading to various symptoms and complications. Symptoms and Diagnosis
Behcet’s syndrome is a rare autoimmune disorder causing damage or inflammation to your blood vessels. This condition is a form of vasculitis. There are many rare conditions that fall under the umbrella of vasculitis in terms of inflammation of blood vessels. Behcet’s syndrome stands out mainly because of the unique
