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Prioritizing Your Health with Infusion Therapy: Unveiling its Benefits and Process

Prioritizing Your Health with Infusion Therapy: Unveiling its Benefits and Process

2023-09-14T09:52:10-07:00September 10th, 2023|Gout, Osteoporosis, Rheumatology|

When it comes to your health, ensuring you receive the finest care available is paramount. Enter infusion therapy, a medical innovation poised to revolutionize your treatment experience. In this article, we'll delve into the advantages of infusion therapy and demystify its workings. Understanding Infusion Therapy Infusion therapy offers a unique approach to delivering medications, suitable for a wide array of conditions, including Autoimmune conditions, Arthritis, and Gout, among others. Instead of relying on pills, infusion ...

How to Know if Your Pain is Gout and Three Things You Can do Right Now

How to Know if Your Pain is Gout and Three Things You Can do Right Now

2023-08-03T11:31:04-07:00August 3rd, 2023|Gout, Rheumatology|

Knee pain from Arthritis, gout or infections. Gout is a form of arthritis that affects millions of people worldwide. If you're experiencing sudden, intense joint pain, it's essential to understand whether it could be gout and how to manage it properly. In this article, we will explore how to differentiate gout pain and provide three steps to deal with it. Recognizing the Symptoms Gout typically affects the joints, most commonly the big toe, ...

Gout Triggers and How to Avoid Them

Gout Triggers and How to Avoid Them

2023-06-20T17:54:54-07:00June 20th, 2023|Gout, Rheumatology|

Gout is a form of painful, inflammatory arthritis that impacts millions of people around the world. It is a condition that occurs when uric acid crystals build up in the joints, causing inflammation, pain, and swelling. Fortunately, gout can be managed with medicines and lifestyle changes, however, certain triggers can worsen the condition and increase the risk of gout flares or “gout attacks.” Learning which triggers to avoid is a great way for people with ...

How Does Exercise Help My Arthritis?

How Does Exercise Help My Arthritis?

2023-05-17T17:01:50-07:00May 1st, 2023|Rheumatology|

Arthritis is a condition that affects the joints in the body and can lead to pain, stiffness, and swelling. It may seem counterintuitive, but exercise is actually helpful for people with arthritis. The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) recommends exercise as an important part of arthritis treatment as exercise can enhance joint flexibility, lower pain and stiffness, and increase muscle strength. In this article, we explore how exercise helps manage arthritis symptoms and improve overall ...

Why is it Important to Treat and Manage Gout?

Why is it Important to Treat and Manage Gout?

2023-04-04T21:37:11-07:00March 31st, 2023|Rheumatology|

Gout is an arthritis that presents with pain and inflammation in one or more joints. It impacts millions of people around the world. Sometimes, gout has no symptoms and other times, when symptoms get worse, flares or “gout attacks” occur. Fortunately, people with gout can successfully treat and take care of the condition. Gout occurs when uric acid, a breakdown product of protein found in the blood, builds up in the body and causes crystals to ...