by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | May 30, 2024 | Chronic Condition, Gout, Massage, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatologist
Although rheumatic diseases like osteoarthritis, gout, polymyalgia rheumatica, and rheumatoid arthritis have a fairly wide variety of symptoms, one troubling symptom is common to all of them: chronic joint pain. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control did a recent...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Apr 4, 2024 | Chronic Condition, Gout, Lupus, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatologist
Hippocrates is often credited with saying “Let thy food be medicine,” and modern research has shown that nutrition can, in fact, play an important role in managing symptoms of many diseases. When it comes to rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout,...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Feb 8, 2024 | Gout, Osteoporosis, Rheumatologist
Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis characterized by sudden and severe attacks of pain, swelling, and redness in the joints, often affecting the big toe. In this article, we’ll discuss the causes, symptoms, signs, and treatment options for gout. We’ll explain...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Dec 14, 2023 | Gout, Lupus, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatologist, Spondyloarthritis
You may first start to feel pain and stiffness in your joints, or your fingers begin to swell. At that point, you may be tempted to pass it off as just another sign of getting older. However, aches and pains do not have to be a by-product of aging. You do have...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Feb 23, 2023 | Chronic Condition, Gout, Lupus, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Generally speaking, inflammation is your body’s signal that there is a problem – injury, invading virus, foreign bacteria, exposure to harmful chemicals or allergens, etc. If you have an autoimmune illness, however, inflammation can come from your immune...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Jun 17, 2022 | Gout
If you or someone you know is experiencing gout, you have probably asked yourself whether gout will go away on its own. Having a solid understanding of what gout is and how it is caused can help you understand how to mitigate and manage it. Read below to learn more...
