What Having Hyperuricemia (High Uric Acid Levels) Means for Your Health
Uric acid is a waste product found in urine. If your body makes too much or doesn't eliminate enough of it, uric acid levels can become too high—a condition known as hyperuricemia. High uric acid levels can lead to symptoms and eventually conditions like gout and kidney disease.
Understanding the ANA Blood Test (Antinuclear Antibody Test)
An ANA blood test (antinuclear antibody test) is usually performed on a blood sample as part of the diagnostic process for certain autoimmune diseases.1 It is usually ordered along with other blood tests, such as CBC and ESR—and all of the results are considered together.
Adopting a healthier lifestyle could help manage lower back pain
Low back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide with many treatments, such as medication, often failing to provide lasting relief. Researchers from the University of Sydney's Center for Rural Health have uncovered a possible solution.
An Overview of Sacroiliitis
Sacroiliitis can be caused by several different medical conditions, including some types of inflammatory back pain. The presence or absence of chronic sacroiliitis is a key clue in diagnosing inflammatory back pain and is often seen in axial spondyloarthritis and other rheumatic and nonrheumatic disorders.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares: Symptoms and Signs
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a form of arthritis and an autoimmune disease. An RA flare, also known as an exacerbation, occurs when a person experiences transient worsening of their rheumatoid arthritis symptoms—such as joint pain and swelling—which indicates increased inflammation and disease activity.
