by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Jan 2, 2025 | Lupus
Lupus is an autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system attacks healthy tissues, leading to inflammation, pain, and damage to various organs. When most people think of lupus, they picture systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the most common form. However, there’s...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Sep 19, 2024 | Lupus
How to Manage Symptoms of Lupus: A Guide for Patients Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect many parts of the body, including the joints, skin, kidneys, and more. Managing lupus can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can control your...
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 | Jan 11, 2024 | Lupus, Rheumatologist
Lupus, a complex autoimmune disease, can affect multiple organs in the body, including the kidneys. For some people battling severe lupus-related kidney complications, a kidney transplant becomes essential. In this article, we’ll explain the relationship between...
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 | Jul 5, 2023 | Lupus, Psoriatic Arthritis
If you have been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, you are not alone. According to the National Institutes of Health, there are over 80 recognized autoimmune health conditions that affect more than 23 million people in the United States alone. Scientists still...
